GST reforms, rural recovery drive strong Q3 for India's auto sector

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s automobile industry delivered a strong performance with passenger volumes up 20 per cent YoY in the October–December 2025 quarter, driven by GST reforms, a pickup in rural demand, and sustained festive momentum, a report said on Friday.