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FTAs to Boost Demand, Not Slash Prices: Mercedes-Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

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Iyer pointed out that 95% of Mercedes-Benz cars sold in India are locally produced and attract duties of only 15–16%, which means the FTA’s reduced tariffs of 10–15% on imported vehicles, will have minimal impact on pricing.

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