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Expecting 10% Industry Growth in FY27 as Small-Car Demand Surges; Tight Festival Inventory a Concern: Partho Banerjee

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GST 2.0, lower interest rates and improving affordability are driving small-car demand, while Maruti Suzuki enters the festive season with tight network inventory levels.

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Maruti Suzuki Dealer Inventory at 16 Days as Demand Stays Strong News
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Senior Executive Officer Partho Banerjee says inventory has remained lean since April, with newly commissioned product...

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The Korean carmaker sees PLI eligibility creating room to push volumes and add variants to its locally built EV.

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Wich succeeds Peter Bednarik to oversee financial operations across Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Technology, and Rimac Energy....

VIDEO - FADA President Sai Giridhar: Auto Sales Set for Double-Digit Festive Growth News
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FADA President Sai Giridhar expects festive-season momentum to drive healthy double-digit auto retail growth, supporte...

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