16 & 18 dowNTUrN bargaINS Inflation, high interest rate and low economic growth has had a big impact on the way people spend money these days, be it on buying a home or a car. No wonder, housing projects and carmakers alike are giving discounts like nothing before to woo customers and flag sagging sales. So, here’s how to make the most of the downturn deals if you are willing to just loosen your purse strings a bit