Festive demand revives: GST cuts power auto premiumisation as FMCG volumes climb 10-15%
Industry voices via FADA and Bizom report a festive demand revival, with GST cuts fuelling auto premiumisation and entry-level recovery. FMCG volumes are up 10-15% despite flat value growth, and urban consumption is expected to accelerate through November.
Industry voices report festive demand revival: GST cuts driving auto premiumisation and entry-level recovery, FMCG volumes up 10-15% despite flat value growth, with urban consumption expected to accelerate in November.
Why this matters
FADA's festive revival builds on strong 2025 auto retail momentum, including 10% retail growth to 2.53M units in May and an 81.2% surge in EV passenger vehicle sales led by Tata, Mahindra and MG.
Footfall theme steady with 269 signals over the past 90 days.