Record-breaking car sales: 7 lakh vehicles sold since GST 2.0

Auto Oct 21, 2025

India's car market just broke records after GST 2.0 launched on September 22.
Thanks to lower taxes and festive buzz, car sales more than doubled, with up to 700,000 vehicles sold between the GST change and Diwali.
It's been a wild ride for automakers and buyers alike.

Maruti Suzuki tops the chart with over 350,000 cars sold

Maruti Suzuki led the pack, selling 350,000 cars by October 18 and racking up over 450,000 bookings.
Tata Motors wasn't far behind, delivering 100,000+ vehicles—a 33% jump from last year—with their Nexon SUV sales soaring 73% and EVs passing 10,000 units.
Hyundai moved 75,000 cars, while Mahindra, Kia, and Toyota together sold another 100,000 to 150,000 units, with showrooms staying open late to keep up with the festive rush.