Auto sector outlook 2026: Demand seen sustaining, premiumisation key theme; GST cuts, pay commission to drive growth
India’s automobile industry is entering 2026 on a stronger footing after a volatile 2025 that unfolded in two distinct phases. While demand remained under pressure for much of the first half of last year, a policy-led revival in the latter months has improved the sector’s growth outlook.Until August 2025, the auto industry struggled with weak…
