Merc clocks best ever Navaratri with retail sales of 2,500 cars

Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s highest-selling luxury car brand, saw its highest ever Navaratri retail sales of more than 2,500 cars during the festival.

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According to the company, reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates boosted consumer sentiment. This has also led to the best ever September monthly sales for the company as well as the highest ever Q2 sales at 5,119 units.

September sales grew by 36 per cent, while Q2FY26 sales growth was flattish as the first two months of the quarter saw decline in sales.

“The reduction in GST rates has certainly improved customer sentiment with its appropriate timing. Car prices are increasing owing to macroeconomic challenges like adverse forex movement and rising operational cost, among others. We hope this buoyant spirit sustains for the remaining festival season, as we continue to observe market trends closely, remaining cautiously optimistic,” said Santosh Iyer (pictured), managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Mercedes-Benz India.