Ducati India Lobbies for Lower Import Duty, GST as It Expands Service Network to Hyderabad, Kolkata

Ducati India is pressing New Delhi to cut import duties, GST and the 20% road tax on CBU premium motorcycles, arguing high levies choke volume growth. In parallel, the brand plans two new service-only centres in 2026, ruling out local assembly or a budget-tier model over the next 3-5 years.

— Filed Mon, 20 Jul, 2026, 18:18 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Ducati India urges lower import duties, GST and road taxes on premium bikes; plans service-only centre expansion in Hyderabad, Kolkata, rules out local assembly or budget model.