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While auto majors are asking for reduction in taxes, FinMin says these companies should reduce royalty payments to parents abroad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at the government for not walking the talk.<\/p>\n

At an industry event in the capital on Wednesday, R C Bhargava, chairman of India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, and Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor, questioned the government’s intent to support the auto sector.<\/p>\n

Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj sat in the audience listening, before his turn came to counter them.<\/p>\n

Calling for a reduction in taxes, the auto majors expressed frustration that the contribution of the industry towards India’s growth was perhaps not being recognised by policymakers as cars were still being considered a luxury only the rich can afford.<\/p>\n

“There have been a lot of statements made on the importance of the auto industry.<\/p>\n

“But in terms of concrete action, which would reverse the decline in trend, I haven’t seen any on the ground. I am afraid words don’t get us very much in terms of extra sales,” said Bhargava.<\/p>\n

It was seemingly directed at Bajaj, who, as head of the Department of Revenue, exercises control related to direct and indirect tax of the union.<\/p>\n

Industry lobby group Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said the overall auto volumes in 2020-21 (FY21) in the domestic market pushed the industry back by six years.<\/p>\n

Passenger vehicle volumes in FY21 were the lowest since 2015-16; two-wheeler volumes the lowest since 2014-15.<\/p>\n

Sales of commercial vehicles in FY21 were the worst in 11 years; for three-wheelers, they were the lowest in 19 years.<\/p>\n

Siam blamed the increased cost of ownership due to the high goods and services tax (GST) and a hike in road tax as the killjoys.<\/p>\n

Srinivasan echoed Bhargava, saying while India’s two-wheeler industry is the largest in the world and largely considered a common man’s mode of transport, the GST rates are similar to those for luxury cars.<\/p>\n

“The price of the moped has gone up 45-50 per cent.<\/p>\n

“The GST on two-wheelers is the same as a luxury-level product.<\/p>\n

“Is the auto sector being recognised for what it has contributed to the environment, to revenue, and to foreign exchange earnings?<\/p>\n

“That is the question R C Bhargava has raised,” said Srinivasan.<\/p>\n

When his turn came, Bajaj asked if taxation was the reason why industry growth was impeded.<\/p>\n

“I want to understand, before GST came, what was the taxation structure in large auto markets?<\/p>\n

“Was the taxation structure any lesser? I think it might have been a little higher.<\/p>\n

“We can’t decrease taxes without knowing whether that will actually lead to a corresponding increase in auto sales,” he said.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that the sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are rising when sales in other segments are not.<\/p>\n

“I am keen to understand the reason behind the fall in numbers after 2017-18 for a sector that promised high growth a few years back,” said Bajaj, adding that if taxes are reduced, it will force the government to borrow more.<\/p>\n

This can have a negative impact on the macroeconomy.<\/p>\n

“A 360-degree view must be taken before making a decision,” said Bajaj.<\/p>\n

Bhargava retorted saying the growth of SUV as a metric is not the correct way since most buyers prefer entry-level models whose prices have gone up by Rs 45,000-50,000 due to the new safety and emission norms, rising insurance, and road tax.<\/p>\n

“Those earning better have graduated to an SUV. But for a large section, like the buyer of an Alto or WagonR, an increase of Rs 45-50,000 is enormous.<\/p>\n

“At the lower end, most can barely afford a car. Please keep the affordability factor in mind,” he cautioned.<\/p>\n

This is the second time that a difference in opinion between the industry and the government has arisen.<\/p>\n

Last year, Shekar Viswanathan, former vice-chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, had said the government keeps taxes on cars and motorbikes so high that his company finds it difficult to expand.<\/p>\n

But the finance ministry countered saying auto companies should reduce royalty payments to parents abroad instead of seeking tax cuts.<\/p>\n

Photograph: PTI Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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