Royal Enfield’s Siddhartha Lal Pushes For 18% GST On Two-Wheelers – What It Means for India’s Global Edge News24 –

By Correspondent On Aug 31, 2025

Siddhartha Lal, Royal Enfield’s Managing Director, on Saturday urged the government to adopt a uniform GST rate of 18% on all two-wheelers, calling it critical to sustain momentum. Reports suggest the revised GST structure could lower the tax on smaller bikes to 18%, while higher-capacity motorcycles may still attract higher taxation.

Currently, automobiles fall under the highest GST slab of 28%, with an additional compensation cess of 1% to 22% levied depending on the vehicle category.

Lal took to social media, saying Indian brands already rule the small-capacity bike segment worldwide. He added that the industry is now pushing further into mid-capacity motorcycles.

“By delivering exceptional value, we are drawing riders worldwide to shift from larger, higher-displacement machines to Indian-made mid-size motorcycles. To sustain this momentum, a uniform GST of 18 per cent across all two-wheelers is critical,” Lal said.

Hello Everyone, this is an urgent and heartfelt appeal to our respected policy makers and the public regarding the recent GST announcement. Please spare a few minutes time to go through this – the Indian motorcycling industry needs your support!#TwoWheelsOneGST #MakeInIndia pic.twitter.com/Hl1Iyfo94z

— Sid Lal (@sidlal) August 30, 2025

A part of Eicher Motors Ltd, Royal Enfield is a leader in mid-sized motorcycles.

“Lowering GST for less than 350cc will help broaden access, but raising GST for over 350cc would damage a segment vital to India’s global edge,” Lal stated.