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.

— Filed Fri, 3 Oct, 2025, 14:38 IST · Source CNBC-TV18 · Retail · Updated

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.