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Electric PVs Volume Rebound Amid Festive Demand After Knee-Jerk Reaction To GST Cut On ICE Vehicles
New Delhi: Electric passenger vehicle volumes are back in action after the initial knee-jerk reaction to the reduction in GST on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a report by YES Securities. The report noted that festive demand for electric passenger vehicles has remained healthy, with average retail growth of around 15-20 per cent year-on-year.
It stated “E PV volumes back in action post initial knee jerk reaction to reduced GST on ICE”. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are offering higher schemes on stocks aged over 90 days to boost sales.
Additionally, a loyalty discount of Rs 50,000 is being provided to existing brand customers to further support volumes. Inventory levels for EVs are said to be under control as dealers have refrained from picking up incremental volumes, keeping their focus largely on ICE vehicles amid changing market dynamics.
Another notable trend emerging from the market is the increase in the share of first-time car buyers, which has inched up by 4-5 per cent across regions, a positive sign for the overall passenger vehicle market.
Market interactions indicate that demand trends are shifting back to pre-GST 2.0 levels, with higher preference towards compact and mid-sized SUVs within the passenger vehicle segment.
While the demand for premium hatchbacks and SUVs continues to remain robust, small cars have seen an uptick in bookings by 30-40 per cent, primarily driven by rural demand and higher discounts.
However, within urban markets, small cars continue to face weak natural demand due to their limited aspirational appeal.
The weakness in this segment over the years has been attributed to changing customer preferences, where buyers increasingly seek fresh designs and premium features, and affordability is no longer a major constraint.
Analysts note that the recent increase in small car inquiries is largely a result of sharp price cuts and discounts following the GST reduction, coupled with a rise in 2-wheeler upgrades and vehicle exchanges. The ongoing marriage season is also expected to contribute to additional volumes in this category.
However, the sustainability of this recovery beyond January 2026 remains uncertain.
The current momentum in the small car segment is heavily dependent on the continuation of existing discounts and promotional offers, which are expected to be gradually withdrawn after the festive period.
Industry experts suggest that any sustained recovery in small car demand would hinge on further price cuts or new model launches in the coming months.
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The BSE Sensex is trading higher by 371 points, or 0.47%, at 81,090.24, while the NSE Nifty rises by 70 points to trade above 24,850 at 24,889.25.
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Market Updates Today: A day after the market crash following the Budget’s provision to hike Securities Transaction Tax (STT), the domestic equity market on Monday saw heightened volatility. After opening nearly flat, the NSE Nifty rose to the day’s high, then touched the day’s low before sharply recovering to trade at the day’s high of 25,093.
As of 3:16 pm, the BSE Sensex surged by 932 points, or up 1.13%, to 81,641.87 in the afternoon trade and the NSE Nifty rose by 267 points, or up 1.07%, to trade above 25,000 at 25,093.27. After opening nearly flat, the NSE Nifty rose to the day’s high, then touched the day’s low before sharply recovering to trade at the day’s high of 25,093.27.
Among the 30 Sensex shares, 25 stocks were trading in the green. Among the top gainers were PowerGrid, Adani Ports, BEL, Reliance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, and IndiGo, rising by up to 7.91%. The laggards were Axis Bank, Infosys, Titan, TCS, and Trent, falling by up to 1.97%.
After opening nearly flat, at around 9:30 am, the BSE Sensex jumped by 350 points to 81,112.03 in the opening trade, while the NSE Nifty rose 91 points to trade above the 24,900 level at 24,910.85. However, the benchmarks gave up all gains and declined to day’s low amid heavy volatility.
Aakash Shah, technical research analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Ltd, said, “Near-term sentiment remains cautious despite some support from domestic technical indicators. The broader market direction will largely be influenced by global equity cues, crude oil price movements, and institutional fund flows.”
On Sunday, the Nifty saw an aggressive sell-off after the Budget 2026 announcement to hike STT, plunging nearly 870 points from 25,440 to an intraday low of 24,571, before staging a partial recovery to close at 24,825.
“A strong bearish candle was formed, with the index closing decisively below the 200-day EMA, indicating a deterioration in trend strength. Immediate resistance is placed at 24,950–25,000, while key support lies in the 24,650-24,700 zone. The RSI slipped to 31, reflecting oversold conditions, while India VIX surged 10.73% to 15.09, highlighting elevated market volatility,” Shah said.
On Sunday, February 1, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 588 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also remained net sellers, offloading shares worth Rs 682 crore, adding to the pressure on the market.
V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said, “Yesterday’s market selloff resulting in 495 point crash in Nifty was a knee-jerk reaction to the sharp increase in STT on F&O trades. This was not a revenue-raising measure, but a decision to discourage retail traders from complex F&O trading, in which 92% of them were losing money. This decision is in the interest of retail investors. But this decision impacted the market sentiments, which were already impacted by the decision to make no changes in the LTCGs tax, which a section of the market was expecting rather unrealistically.”
It is important to understand that the Budget is a growth-oriented Budget with fiscal prudence. The 10% nominal GDP growth projected in the Budget is achievable and has the potential to deliver around 15% earnings growth in FY27. The market will soon start discounting this positive. But it is possible that FIIs may continue to sell impacting the market. Retail investors should keep their cool and remain invested and continue to invest systematically. A significant upturn in the market may take time; perhaps a retreat from AI trade globally. We don’t know when this will happen. But we know that an earnings rebound is imminent in response to this growth oriented Budget. That is a clear positive, he added.
February 02, 2026, 09:34 IST
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