Revenue of ₹68.60 crore generated as 42,337 new vehicles registered in Surat in two months

A total of 42,337 new vehicles were registered in Surat city during the festive season from Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali, resulting in a massive revenue of ₹68.60 crore for the state government treasury in the form of vehicle tax. According to a report by Sandesh, vehicles worth a total of ₹1,143.41 crore were registered during this two-month period.

This statistical analysis indicates that a buying spree was observed across all segments—general, middle, and wealthy—in the city. During this period, a total of 33,000 two-wheelers and 6,500 four-wheelers were registered. Additionally, 78 high-end luxury cars valued at ₹48.23 crore were also registered.

Among the purchased cars, the 'Range Rover Autobiography' was the most expensive, with a price of ₹1.89 crore and an on-road price reaching up to ₹3.39 crore. This increase in the sale of two-wheelers and four-wheelers has boosted financial liquidity in the local market and indicates an increase in the city's dynamism.

Surat is a city located in the western part of Gujarat state, situated on the banks of the Tapi river. It is the commercial and economic hub of South Gujarat and is known for its diamond and textile industries. It is the second largest city in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and is the administrative headquarters of Surat district.