Tax cut boosts car sales; Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors shine

Auto Dec 01, 2025

Big news for car lovers: India's recent GST cuts have made cars more affordable, and sales are up across the board.
SUVs now face 40% tax instead of 50%, and small cars dropped from 28% to just 18%.
This change has given a real push to the market, with brands like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai all seeing growth in November.

Major brands see record jumps—and new challenges

Maruti Suzuki's sales jumped 21% over last year. Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra weren't far behind with about a 22% boost each.
Hyundai also saw growth. The tax break didn't just help basic models—premium cars are getting more attention too.
But with so many people buying, automakers are now hustling to keep up with demand and avoid production bottlenecks.