Tue Jan 28 10:59:02 UTC 2025: ## Auto Industry Slowdown Prompts Calls for Budgetary Boost to Consumer Spending
**New Delhi, [Date]** – As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, concerns are rising within the Indian auto industry. Piyush Arora, MD & CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, has warned of early signs of slowing growth, highlighting the need for government intervention. Arora advocates for budgetary measures aimed at increasing consumer disposable income to sustain robust economic expansion. The upcoming budget, currently in the hands of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to address these concerns and potentially include initiatives to stimulate consumer spending and support the auto sector. The government’s response to these calls for increased disposable income will be closely watched by industry analysts and the public alike.
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