<h1>GST cut to 18% lowers commercial vehicle acquisition costs, drives 8-10% revenue growth, strengthens cash flow, reduces short-term borrowing reliance</h1> A reduction in GST on commercial vehicles from 28% to 18% is expected to lower acquisition costs for fleet operators, leading to reduced immediate capital expenditure needs. Operators are projected to record 8-10% revenue growth this financial year driven by domestic demand and import-related fleet additions. Improved revenues and stable operating margins of roughly 8-8.5% should strengthen cash flows, allowing partial internal funding of working capital and limiting reliance on short-term external debt; planned fleet expansions are likely to be financed with long-term loans rather than short-term borrowings.