“ The GST rate revisions have emerged as both a demand catalyst and a signal of India’s economic realignment. By unlocking deferred consumption across automobiles, appliances, electronics, textiles, FMCG, lifestyle goods and consumer durables, the reforms are set to concentrate demand into a sharper festive cycle, making supply chain agility the defining differentiator this season.
In the long term, GST 2.0 not only simplifies tax structures but also formalizes and energizes India’s economic architecture. By removing systemic frictions, harmonizing compliance and creating a level playing field, it strengthens manufacturing competitiveness and expands market access for enterprises across sectors. This efficiency translates into faster throughput, optimized costs and seamless interstate commerce.
As a result, logistics emerges as the silent catalyst that connects production with consumption, enabling businesses to scale with agility while powering a more broadbased, inclusive and consumption-driven growth model for the Indian economy.
At TCI, we view this as an opportunity to re-engineer resilience and sustainability into supply chains, leverage technology for smarter inventory turns and enable industries to meet surging demand with speed and reliability. By combining scale, multimodal capabilities and a future-ready digital backbone, we are ready to shape logistics as a strategic lever for India’s economy. ”
MR. VINEET AGARWAL Managing Director Transport Corporation of India (TCI)
