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GST cuts spark SUV sales boom, small cars struggle

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December 15, 2025

The trend comes amid an intensifying tussle over emission norms for small cars

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GST cuts spark SUV sales boom, small cars struggle

Hopes that a landmark cut in federal taxes would provide a lifeline to struggling small cars like Maruti Alto, S presso and Renault Kwid have been dashed, with latest sales data showing buyers continuing to favour bigger, more expensive vehicles.

The trends come in the backdrop of an intensifying tussle between carmakers over policy support for small cars under upcoming emission norms.

In October-November, data released on Friday by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) showed that mini cars cumulatively grew just 3% year-on-year (yo-y) to 22,415 units, compared to 17% (to 207,180 units) for compact SUVs of less than 4 metre length.

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SC mulls pan-India guidelines to curb mishaps on highways

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Flipkart gets nod for India residency

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PSU bonds issues hit pause as yields rise despite rate cut

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