Nitin Gadkari: This year, on October 1, 2023, the rule of 6 airbags is going to be implemented compulsorily for all cars. However, even before this rule was implemented, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has given a statement. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Gadkari said the six-airbag rule for cars will not be made mandatory. Many vehicle manufacturers in the country are already offering 6 airbags. She is also advertising those cars. In such a situation, there is no need to make 6 airbags mandatory.

A year ago, on September 29, 2022, Nitin Gadkari had said that from October 1, 2023, the rule of 6 airbags will be made mandatory for every car. Earlier this rule was to be implemented only in 2022, but then it was postponed for a year. In such a situation, now this rule was to be implemented from October 1, 2023.

News of extra 10% GST on diesel cars also came.

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that there is no plan to impose additional 10% GST on diesel engine vehicles. In fact, there were reports that Gadkari planned to submit a proposal to the Finance Ministry to impose 10% extra GST on diesel vehicles. With this step they aim to promote climate friendly vehicles in the country. Now he has clarified this matter on social media. That there is no such plan from their side. Let us tell you that almost all commercial vehicles in the country run on diesel engines only. This news also affected the shares of Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki.

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How much GST is being charged now?

Whenever you buy a new car. Then 28% GST has to be paid on its total price. This includes all types of vehicles like petrol, diesel, CNG, electric hybrid. Not only this, 28% GST has to be paid on purchasing a new commercial vehicle, three-wheeler or two-wheeler. The government is charging only 5% GST on electric vehicles.

Superfast News Coverage By YuvaPatrkaar.com Team

Publish Date: September 13, 2023

Posted By Rahul Bhardwaj

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