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Govt's sops for auto sector: Hero reiterates demand of cutting GST

Hero's stance brings to fore the difference between them and rival Bajaj Auto which wants a GST cut closer to BSVI norms kicking in

Govt’s sops for auto sector: Hero reiterates demand of cutting GST
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While applauding Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s sops for the auto sector, India’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero reiterated its demand of a goods and services tax (GST) rate cut on two-wheelers, which it said was necessary to revive demand.

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“The announcements specific to the automotive sector provide clarity and positivity to both OEMs and customers. However, we would reiterate our request that 2-wheelers, which are neither luxury nor ‘sin’ goods, require a reduction in the rate of the GST from 28 per cent to

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