Automobile dealers across Punjab are witnessing an unprecedented boom in business. The sharp fall in car and bike prices after GST reforms, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggered record-breaking sales on the very first day of Navratras.
In Jalandhar, Maruti dealer Amit Mittal said his outlet sold 285 cars in a single day, compared to just one or two earlier. Brezza and Swift models, cheaper by nearly ₹1 lakh, topped the charts. Mittal also sold 125 Bajaj bikes, each down by ₹7,000–₹8,000.
Ludhiana’s Maruti Suzuki delivered 800 cars in just two days and is expected to cross 1,500 sales this month. Customer queries too jumped sharply, showing a clear surge in demand. Gulzar Motors reported an 80% rise in bookings and 60% more enquiries, thanks to a 10% GST cut and festive discounts.
Volkswagen’s Lally Motors and Amritsar outlets also reported major gains, with Amritsar dealers noting 50% higher sales. Kia dealer Udit Kapoor said discounts pushed walk-ins and bookings beyond Dhanteras records, with an ₹8.5 lakh car now selling at ₹7.1 lakh.
The GST 2.0 rollout has turned Navratras into a golden season for Punjab auto sales.
