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GST for cars gets simpler on paper but unsettles prices and credits
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Compensation cess is gone, but credit questions remain
India’s GST Council has overhauled automobile taxation, replacing the old four-tier structure with a two-tier model by scrapping the Compensation Cess and increasing the base GST rate to 40%. The reform is meant to simplify compliance and rates, but uncertainty persists around how existing cess credits will be handled and whether consumers will actually see lower prices.
- GST structure for automobiles shifts from four tiers to two
- Compensation Cess is discontinued and base GST rises to 40%
- Debate continues over treatment of accumulated Cess credits
- Unclear if price benefits will reach consumers
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