India, Dec. 24 -- For decades, the process of buying a used car in India was synonymous with a high-stakes psychological battle. Buyers and sellers would engage in hours of haggling, each side convinced the other was hiding a better deal. However, as we move through 2026, a significant cultural and operational shift has taken place. The No-Negotiation or Fixed Pricing model has moved from the fringes to the mainstream, becoming the preferred choice for a new generation of car buyers.

This transition has fundamentally re-engineered the trust between the platform and the consumer, and the conversation away from the price tag. By removing the need to negotiate, organised platforms are solving the single biggest pain point in the automotive ...