Luxury cars, diesel vehicles and commercial pickups to get costlier in Maharashtra from July 1

Mumbai: Owning a high-end car or a commercial vehicle in Maharashtra is set to become more expensive, as the state government’s revised one-time registration tax structure comes into force from July 1. The new tax regime will impact both individual car buyers and businesses, with steeper levies on luxury vehicles, diesel models, and goods carriers.

According to government officials, the maximum one-time registration tax has been increased from ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh. This change will particularly affect buyers of premium vehicles.

Revised tax slabs for private vehicles

Under the updated system, private vehicles are now taxed based on their fuel type and price range:

Petrol vehicles:

Below ₹10 lakh: 11%

₹10–20 lakh: 12%

Above ₹20 lakh: 13%

Diesel vehicles:

Below ₹10 lakh: 13%

₹10–20 lakh: 14%

Above ₹20 lakh: 15%

Meanwhile, vehicles imported into India or registered under a company name will attract a flat 20% tax, regardless of whether they run on petrol or diesel.

CNG and LNG vehicle owners aren’t spared either, the state will now charge an additional 1% tax across all segments.

Commercial vehicles to be taxed on price, not weight

The tax calculation for goods carriers such as pickup trucks, tempos, and construction vehicles has also been revised. Instead of being taxed based on their gross vehicle weight, these vehicles will now be taxed at 7% of their ex-showroom price.

EVs remain exempt

In a relief to eco-conscious buyers, electric vehicles (EVs) remain fully exempt from the one-time registration tax. Though there was an earlier proposal to introduce a 6% tax on EVs priced above ₹30 lakh, the government has decided to withdraw the plan. This means EV buyers in Maharashtra will continue to enjoy zero registration tax, maintaining the state’s push toward greener mobility.