Save Upto ₹-60k On Purchasing Continental GT 650 Through CSD

🔹 Buying Continental GT 650 Through CSD (Canteen Stores Department) What is CSD AFD? The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) is a government-run system for defence personnel, ex-servicemen, defence civilian employees, and their dependents to buy goods at subsidised prices including motorcycles and cars through the online CSD AFD portal. � Wikipedia Eligibility: • Active defence personnel, veterans and defence civilians (with proper documentation such as CSD URC Smart Card). � • You must be registered on the CSD AFD portal and select a depot and dealer. � Wikipedia csd2025.in How the process works: Create / log in to your account on the CSD AFD portal. Choose the Continental GT 650 from available bike listings. � csd2025.in Complete the requisition with documents (CSD card, ID etc.). Pay the CSD price online and collect purchase order. Visit dealer with purchase order for delivery. (Road tax and insurance are extra and paid outside CSD at the showroom.) � csd2025.in Important: Bikes bought through CSD must be used personally and usually have restrictions on resale to the open market (often a minimum period like 3 years). � Wikipedia 🔹 GST Reforms & Savings Through CSD GST changes: Recent GST reforms in India changed tax rates for large-engine motorcycles (above 350 cc) like the Continental GT 650: GST has shifted to a flat ~40% from the earlier ~31% (28% + 3% cess), which has increased the retail price of 650 cc bikes by roughly ₹23,000–₹26,000. � The Financial Express +1 CSD Pricing Advantage: As part of CSD benefits, CSD offers a 50% exemption on the applicable GST portion of CSD sales. This means: ✔ You pay substantially less GST on the bike compared with civilian retail prices. � ✔ Your estimated savings can be up to around ₹60,000 or more (depending on the base price, GST amount before and after reform, and CSD subsidised pricing). ✔ Exact savings depend on model, variant, city, and RTO charges — but CSD pricing is significantly lower than normal dealer pricing due to this GST benefit. � csdindia.gov.in Canteen Rates So even though GST for big bikes increased, CSD still gives a meaningful discount on the final purchase price — often several tens of thousands of rupees compared to normal ex-showroom + GST pricing. 🔹 Typical Post-GST Price for Continental GT 650 (Civilian, India) • After GST reforms, ex-showroom prices have increased to around ₹3.49 lakh – ₹3.78 lakh depending on variant. � • On-road prices (with RTO & insurance) in many cities are roughly around ₹4.0 lakh – ₹4.4 lakh. � Buying through CSD reduces the GST cost portion significantly, reducing the overall price you pay. � BikeDekho ZigWheels.com Canteen Rates 📌 Summary – Main Points ✔ CSD allows defence community members to buy Royal Enfield bikes like Continental GT 650 at subsidised prices with lower GST. � ✔ After recent GST reforms, big bikes faced higher GST which raised retail prices. � ✔ Through CSD GST benefits, your total savings can be up to around ₹60,000 or more compared to normal retail pricing, though exact value varies by model/variant. � ✔ You must register on the CSD portal, meet eligibility, and follow CSD purchase procedures. � csd2025.in The Financial Express Canteen Rates csd2025.in 📞 Contact Number: 6205207394