New Delhi, March 21 – If you’re planning to buy the Tata Punchhere’s some exciting news—defence personnel can now purchase this compact SUV from the CSD (Canteen Stores Department) canteen at a significantly reduced GST rate of just 14%compared to the standard 28% applicable in the civilian market. This translates into potential savings of up to ₹1.72 lakhmaking it a deal hard to ignore for members of the Indian Armed Forces.
Massive GST Savings on Tata Punch Through CSD
When purchased through a regular dealership, cars are subject to 28% GSTinflating their on-road cost. However, CSD canteen customers—comprising serving and retired armed forces personnel, ex-servicemen, widows of military personnel, and defense civilians—enjoy a subsidized 14% GST rate.
For instance, the Tata Punch Pure variant is priced at ₹ 5.6 Lakh via CSDcompared to ₹6 lakh in civilian showrooms. The tax benefit varies across variantsallowing customers to save up to ₹1.72 lakh depending on the model selected.
Tata Punch: Power, Performance, and Mileage
Under the hood, the Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol enginedelivering 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. It offers a fuel efficiency of 18.97 kmpl for the manual versionwhile the AMT variant clocks 18.82 kmplmaking it one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. Additionally, the Tata punch evvt variant is now available, offering an eco-friendly alternative with modern battery performance.
Packed with Features and 5-Star Safety
The Tata Punch doesn’t just deliver on performance—it comes loaded with modern features:
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Digital instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Connected car technology
When it comes to safety, the Tata Punch stands tall. It boasts a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP for adult occupants and a 4-star rating for child safetymaking it one of India’s safest SUVs in its segment.
Who Can Buy from CSD Canteen?
Eligible beneficiaries include:
- Serving armed forces personnel
- Retired military personnel
- Widows of servicemen
- Ex-servicemen
- Defense civilians
If you fall under any of these categories, you can avail of the massive CSD savings and get your Tata Punch at a fraction of the civilian cost.
