GST cut boost: Our top-rated auto stocks that can gain

Summary: The GST cuts are expected to boost festive demand for a number of consumer goods, including discretionary segments like automobiles. Out of dozens of listed auto firms, only four companies have a flawless 5-star Value Research Rating and might gain big from the likely demand offtake in the coming festive season. Find their names in the story below. The GST tax overhaul, effective September 22, 2025, has trimmed the old four-tier structure into just two slabs—5 per cent and 18 per cent—while introducing a new 40 per cent bracket for luxury and “sin” goods. The cut is expected to lower pricing across consumer staples, durables and discretionary segments like automobiles. Small cars and motorcycles will now attract 18 per cent tax instead of 28 per cent. Commercial vehicles, tractors and auto parts also move to the 18 per cent bracket. With these cuts coinciding with the festive season, demand tailwinds for the auto sector look stronger than ever. Top-rated auto stocks to watch Against this backdrop, we spotlight four auto stocks—three large caps and one small-cap—that have a perfect 5/5 score in Value Research Stock Ratings. Their sterling ratings reflect a rare combination of financial sol