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GST Reform Boosts Consumption, Urban Credit Reliance Rises
Experts note that GST reductions have successfully boosted demand during the festive season, driving strong sales across vehicles, home appliances, and consumer electronics. However, a growing share of this spending is being financed through EMIs and short-term credit, particularly among urban households. While retailers benefit from higher immediate consumption, the trend also signals rising household leverage. This dual outcome highlights the economic upside of tax-led stimulus while raising concerns about long-term financial resilience if incomes fail to keep pace with repayments.
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GST Reform Boosts Consumption, Urban Credit Reliance Rises
Experts note that GST reductions have successfully boosted demand during the festive season, driving strong sales across vehicles, home appliances, and consumer electronics. However, a growing share of this spending is being financed through EMIs and short-term credit, particularly among urban households. While retailers benefit from higher immediate consumption, the trend also signals rising household leverage. This dual outcome highlights the economic upside of tax-led stimulus while raising concerns about long-term financial resilience if incomes fail to keep pace with repayments.
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GST-led consumption growth is rising, but so is reliance on credit, creating both economic gains and financial risks for households and policymakers.
Experts note that GST reductions have successfully boosted demand during the festive season, driving strong sales across vehicles, home appliances, and consumer electronics. However, a growing share of this spending is being financed through EMIs and short-term credit, particularly among urban households. While retailers benefit from higher immediate consumption, the trend also signals rising household leverage. This dual outcome highlights the economic upside of tax-led stimulus while raising concerns about long-term financial resilience if incomes fail to keep pace with repayments.
Experts note that GST reductions have successfully boosted demand during the festive season, driving strong sales across vehicles, home appliances, and consumer electronics. However, a growing share of this spending is being financed through EMIs and short-term credit, particularly among urban households. While retailers benefit from higher immediate consumption, the trend also signals rising household leverage. This dual outcome highlights the economic upside of tax-led stimulus while raising concerns about long-term financial resilience if incomes fail to keep pace with repayments.
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