GST 2.0: Unchanged budgets with lower prices spur demand for pricier TVs, cars and apparel

Price reductions under the GST overhaul have accelerated demand for higher-end products, companies report. Sales of 55–65 inch TVs, five-star ACs, premium cars, and ₹1,000–2,500 apparel and footwear have surged, while entry-level models remain flat. Online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and JioMart saw a 30–35% jump in sales of items most affected by the tax cuts, with offline retailers expecting similar trends during Dussehra.