Macro Policy
Rethinking India's Automobile Taxation System
India’s vehicle tax system still relies heavily on size and engine thresholds. As the market evolves, the case for linking taxation more closely to outcomes is growing.
India’s vehicle tax system still relies heavily on size and engine thresholds. As the market evolves, the case for linking taxation more closely to outcomes is growing.
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