The new car’s ex-showroom price is always lower than the on-road price. It includes the following costs of insurance, RTO registration, miscellaneous charges, and road tax. These costs vary from state to state, and, apart from that, road tax is determined by various factors, including engine size, seating capacity, the ex-showroom cost of the vehicle, and the total number of vehicles registered under a single owner’s name.

​We’ll understand in detail the criteria of RTO charges for registering a car, the documents required to register a new car, road tax charges state-wise, Bharat Series (BH) registration fees, and more. 

Whenever anyone buys a new vehicle, the first thing they take care of is the insurance and registration of the car and bike. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, every motor vehicle needs to be registered with the respective RTO. Obtaining the registration number for a new vehicle is a straightforward process. If you are aware of the required forms and documents, the process is relatively simple. A new bike registration process is similar to that of a car. The following are the ways to do RTO registration.

When it comes to car insurance, many people focus on factors like the car, coverage options, and premium rates—but often overlook one hidden factor that can significantly influence your cost: your credit score.​

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the “Know Your Vehicle – KYV” process for FASTag users to make toll payments more transparent and hassle-free. As part of the KYV process, vehicle users are required to upload a photograph of their vehicle, their Registration Certificate (RC), and, in some cases, a photo of the vehicle owner to verify and link the FASTag to the correct vehicle.

The 56th GST Council meeting, held in September 2025, approved major reforms in the GST regime, effective from 22 September 2025, including significant changes in GST rates on motor insurance. These reforms aim to simplify the tax structure, provide relief to vehicle owners by reducing the GST burden on insurance premiums, and consequently boost the motor insurance business.
This article breaks down the new GST rates applicable to different types of motor insurance policies across vehicle categories and analyzes the impact of this change from an insurance partner’s perspective.

The Indian automobile market has undergone a huge transformation after the introduction of GST 2.0 reforms in 2025. The GST Council, recently in its 56th meeting, revised the GST rates for motor insurance. For existing car insurance policies purchased before September 22, the GST on car insurance remains unchanged for those policyholders. But new car owners will likely now enjoy lower car insurance premiums on their newly purchased car. As with reduced GST rates, the IDV of a car will also likely decrease. Let's understand how.