Small car sales should start rising following the GST cuts, said RC Bhargava, chairman, Maruti Suzuki. Car, two-wheeler and consumer electronics makers in India are increasing production by as much as 25 per cent, anticipating that GST cuts on various products will trigger a surge in demand that will be sustained at least until Christmas.… Continue reading Companies may fire up output by 25% to feed festive frenzy
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From Trading Floors to Social Media: Maruti Suzuki Victoris Creates a Flutter
When Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Victoris, it sparked conversations from boardrooms to Twitter threads. For years, the company had watched rivals like Hyundai’s Creta and Kia’s Seltos capture hearts and wallets in India’s SUV market while its own Grand Vitara struggled to gain traction. Now, with the Victoris, both industry experts and car enthusiasts are… Continue reading From Trading Floors to Social Media: Maruti Suzuki Victoris Creates a Flutter
Auto Stocks Surge as GST Council Overhauls Tax Structure
The automobile industry shifted into top gear on Thursday after the GST Council approved sweeping changes in tax rates across vehicles and components, sparking a sharp rally in auto stocks. Investors piled into frontline auto counters following the announcement. Mahindra & Mahindra rose 7.76% to Rs3,539.25, Eicher Motors surged 5.4% to a record Rs6,707.70, while… Continue reading Auto Stocks Surge as GST Council Overhauls Tax Structure
Major GST Overhaul to Benefit Auto Sector; Two-Wheeler Makers Set to Gain Most, Says Equirus Securities
In what could be a significant boost for India’s automobile industry, the recent GST Council reforms will bring substantial tax relief across most vehicle segments, with two-wheeler manufacturers emerging as the biggest winners, according to a detailed analysis by Equirus Securities. The brokerage firm’s assessment of the 56th GST Council meeting outcomes reveals that the… Continue reading Major GST Overhaul to Benefit Auto Sector; Two-Wheeler Makers Set to Gain Most, Says Equirus Securities
Suzuki Swift Global Sales Cross 10 Million Units, India Largest Market With 60% Share
The Suzuki Swift hatchback has achieved cumulative global sales of 10 million units as of July 2025, according to Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). The milestone comes 20 years and 8 months after the Swift was first launched in November 2004 in Japan. While the first five million Swifts were sold in 11 years and five months,… Continue reading Suzuki Swift Global Sales Cross 10 Million Units, India Largest Market With 60% Share
Small cars, SUVs, bulk of two wheelers, tractors to get cheaper on GST rate cut bonanza
The SUV segment has been on fire these last couple of years, now accounting for more than a third of the passenger vehicle market. The Diwali bonanza promised by the Prime Minister has become a reality, with the GST rate on small cars, two and three wheelers being slashed by 10 percentage points to 18… Continue reading Small cars, SUVs, bulk of two wheelers, tractors to get cheaper on GST rate cut bonanza
Stage set for new buoyancy levels in auto sector with GST goodies basket
The GST announcements made later in the evening would have been music to the management’s ears. The auto industry will have every reason to pop the champagne with the slew of GST reductions that will soon be in place across segments right from small cars and two-wheelers to commercial vehicles, tractors and auto parts. On… Continue reading Stage set for new buoyancy levels in auto sector with GST goodies basket
SUVs Are Top Priority, Says Maruti Suzuki MD; Eyes Premium, Entry Models
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has placed SUVs at the centre of its growth strategy. Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi described them as the company’s “top priority” and stressed the need to “fix the problem quickly” of its relatively lower share in the segment. SUVs currently account for 28 percent of Maruti Suzuki’s overall… Continue reading SUVs Are Top Priority, Says Maruti Suzuki MD; Eyes Premium, Entry Models
Small Cars Are Our Core, We’ll Have More Of Them In Future, Says MSIL MD
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki Ltd (MSIL), will continue introducing new small car models even as it expands its SUV portfolio to stay competitive, senior executives said on the sidelines of the launch of the Victoris, its new mid-size SUV. “We like small cars,” said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India. “SUV… Continue reading Small Cars Are Our Core, We’ll Have More Of Them In Future, Says MSIL MD
ARAI Unveils India’s First ADAS Test City Ahead of December Show
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the completion of its pioneering ADAS Test City project during a press conference held on September 3, 2025. The facility, constructed across 20 acres in Takwe near Talegaon, Pune, represents India’s first dedicated road network designed specifically for ADAS validation under real-world conditions. The state-of-the-art testing facility… Continue reading ARAI Unveils India’s First ADAS Test City Ahead of December Show