GST 2.0 Impact: 10 Popular Scooters, Including Activa and Jupiter, Get Cheaper by Up to ₹7,000

The rollout of GST 2.0 has brought major relief to two-wheeler buyers in India. Due to lower tax rates, scooters in the 125cc category have seen a price cut of up to ₹7,000. This reduction will especially benefit customers planning to buy a new scooter during the festive season.

Price Cuts on Top Models

• Honda Activa 125: Now priced at ₹74,250 (down by ₹6,750 from ₹81,000)

• TVS Jupiter 125: Reduced by ₹6,333; new price ₹70,667

• Suzuki Access 125: Cheaper by ₹6,611; now ₹72,889

• Hero Maestro Edge 125: Price cut of ₹6,389; new price ₹70,111

• TVS Ntorq 125: Biggest reduction of ₹7,222; now ₹77,778

• Honda Dio 125: Down by ₹6,222; priced at ₹65,778

• Suzuki Burgman Street 125: Now ₹75,556 after a cut of ₹6,444

• Yamaha Fascino 125: Reduced by ₹5,333; new price ₹70,667

• Hero Destini 125: Price down by ₹5,389; available at ₹69,111

• Aprilia SR 125: Premium scooter now at ₹88,148 after a cut of ₹6,852

Why It Matters

The price drop makes these scooters more attractive to customers who prioritize affordability and mileage. Savings in the range of ₹5,000–₹7,000 could prove to be a major draw, particularly for first-time buyers and families.

Festive Season Boost

The festive season is traditionally the strongest period for automobile sales. With GST 2.0 making scooters more budget-friendly, industry experts expect a sharp rise in demand. The move is likely to benefit both customers and manufacturers, creating momentum in the two-wheeler market.