Healthy consumption: GST collections surge to Rs 2 lakh crore, car sales jump 36%

India's economic indicators showed resilience and growth in August. Goods and services tax collections rose 14.8 percent to ₹2 lakh crore. Bulk car sales surged 36 percent, and UPI transactions reached a new record. Power consumption increased 12.9 percent, signaling economic momentum. These figures reflect healthy consumption and improving compliance across the nation.