Automotive
Tax and advisory for OEMs, auto ancillaries, and EV manufacturers
50+
Automotive sector clients
GST Cess
Compensation cess advisory
EV/FAME
Incentive specialists
Tier 1/2
Ancillary supply chain
How JCA Serves Automotive
India's automotive sector — spanning vehicle OEMs, auto ancillary manufacturers, EV companies, and dealerships — has unique tax considerations: GST compensation cess on vehicles, FAME II EV incentives, automobile-specific transfer pricing challenges, and the complex supply chain from raw material to OEM to dealer. Our automotive team advises the full value chain — from Tier-2 component suppliers to listed OEMs.
Our Services for Automotive
Sector Issues We Resolve
Compensation cess disputes
Classification of vehicles as SUVs vs. other motor vehicles for 22% vs. 20% cess determination.
EV transition tax impact
GST impact on hybrid vehicles at 48%, pure EVs at 5%, and the phased transition of the existing ICE fleet.
Dealer incentive GST
Target-based dealer incentives — whether taxable as secondary discounts requiring GST reversal by the dealer.
OEM-ancillary TP margins
Thin-margin auto ancillary suppliers under AO scrutiny for below-benchmark operating margins in captive supply relationships.
Common Questions
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