Next time you order a cab and catch that new‑car smell, thank two small‑town boys and their six‑day odyssey
A story of grit and opportunity is unfolding on the streets of India’s tier‑III towns. Within just six days, two childhood friends from a small town mobilised the purchase of 250 brand‑new cars to create a ride‑hailing fleet. Their goal was simple: to empower dozens of micro‑entrepreneurs by making it easier to own and operate vehicles on cab‑booking platforms. Their secret weapon was GST 2.0 the tax reform that slashed levies on small cars, simplified compliance and reshaped the auto market.GST 2.0: Cheaper cars and leaner logisticsEntry‑level cars became affordable, Under GST 2.0 the tax on compact petrol and diesel cars (petrol engines ≤ 1200 cc and diesels ≤ 1500 cc) was cut from 28 % to 18 %. This reduction meant hatchbacks and compact sedans cars that first‑time buyers typically purc...










