I don't know if ppl read the entire thread & post their thoughts. Anyone has comments on this news from a reputed national daily carrying the message from honourable commerce secretary?
The Hindu Business Line : Auto cos may soon lose import tariff protection

this will stop indian auto cos (bajaj,mahindra , maruti) from tricking indian into buying low quality goods for high rates,
see how yamaha changed the rules of the bike market with the r15 and the fz , no pulsar or rtr can match the quality of japanese co

Most "big" governments in the world impose trade restrictions on imported products!

I read that piece of news y'day at home!

Ken Sir, I'm very sure you've read, but that post was meant for people who kept saying news were unreliable. I couldn't help believing it since the news was from a reputed national daily.

Govt is just beginning to think about reducing the tariff & the commerce secretary has opened up on this. To me, this is scary as well as rejoice, I've mixed feeling & here're why...
Pros on Tariff's reduced
1. Govt, manufacturer, fuel pumps owners & oil companies makes more money as the affordability level increases
2. The real enthusiasts are at benefit

Cons on Tariff's reduced
1. Obviously, more motorcycles & cars flocking on road because of the price reduction (by how much reduction is good debate for a new thread)
2. The infrastructure is still not equipped
3. The rides/drivers are going even backwards to stone age - this is the most shreiking part for me & imagine a freaking cab driver loaning on 883XL; when they drive Indica like Audi in Transporter 3, imagine the pity people on road, flooded courts & jails

@riot 2 years gone still suzuki is playing with same old gs150r so guys till the bike comes on road no news is concrete one !

I know I know. It is an unreliable source.

Typical 3rd world country scenario, similar to the likes of Brazil, Russia, what a pity!

Sorry aargee bro. I though it was an underline, because you made 1 underline and 2nd was a link...

Although aargee, I do agree with your points. But, I differ on some thoughts:

Premium bikes may get cheaper, but small market is also a factor for them.
However, I forecast that cheaper bikes from other countries, like Honda 70cc from Pakistan, Thailand, etc. might really make a dent, as we are still a cost crazy nation, majorly speaking..