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Why Did GST Cuts Not Transform Compact UV Space?

Why Did GST Cuts Not Transform Compact UV Space?

autherShruti Shiraguppi     calendar18 Feb 2026

The compact SUV segment gained from the GST cut, but its mid-year weakness was only partly about pricing. The structural challenges remain.

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AFFORDABILITY: How GST Cuts Reshaped India's Sub-4m Market Analysis Sales
AFFORDABILITY: How GST Cuts Reshaped India's Sub-4m Market

autherAngitha Suresh calendar18 Feb 2026

Taken together, Mini, Compact, and sub-4m SUV segments have moved to a materially higher demand level — and the shift ...

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GST IMPACT: Entry-Level Car Sales Double in Four Months Analysis Sales
GST IMPACT: Entry-Level Car Sales Double in Four Months

autherAngitha Suresh calendar18 Feb 2026

The Mini segment’s response to the September 2025 GST reduction is the single most measurable policy impact in recent ...

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Nissan exports from India to cross 1 lakh cars in 2026-27 News
Nissan exports from India to cross 1 lakh cars in 2026-27

By Kiran Murali calendar18 Feb 2026

The automaker’s product portfolio in India will have 4 models in FY27, including the mid-size SUV Tekton and a new 7-s...

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Maruti Marks 45 Years with EV Pivot, Says e-Vitara Launch Begins ‘Industry Transformation’ News
Maruti Marks 45 Years with EV Pivot, Says e-Vitara Launch Begins ‘Industry Transformation’

By Darshan Nakhwa & Kiran Murali calendar17 Feb 2026

India’s largest carmaker bets on charging network and ecosystem to accelerate EV adoption.

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Maruti’s EV Rollout May Face Near-term Capacity Limits; Expansion Due After July News
Maruti’s EV Rollout May Face Near-term Capacity Limits; Expansion Due After July

By Darshan Nakhwa & Kiran Murali calendar17 Feb 2026

India’s largest carmaker balances EV push with strong ICE order book.

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Maruti Suzuki prices e Vitara at Rs 10.99 Lakh Under BaaS Model News
Maruti Suzuki prices e Vitara at Rs 10.99 Lakh Under BaaS Model

autherShristi Ohri calendar17 Feb 2026

The vehicle will have a separate battery EMI of Rs 3.99 per km.

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Audi India to launch SQ8 on March 17 News
Audi India to launch SQ8 on March 17

By Uday Singh, Autocar India calendar17 Feb 2026

Positioned between the standard Audi Q8 and the range-topping Audi RS Q8, the SQ8 is expected to be priced at around R...

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JSW MG Motor Readies ‘Starlight 560’ C-SUV to Take on Mahindra XUV 7XO with EV and Plug-in Hybrid Options News
JSW MG Motor Readies ‘Starlight 560’ C-SUV to Take on Mahindra XUV 7XO with EV and Plug-in Hybrid Options

By Ketan Thakkar and Sergius Barreto calendar16 Feb 2026

As Mahindra tightens its grip on the segment, MG prepares a technology-led counter with hybrid and EV firepower.

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BMW Launches New X3 Petrol Variant in India at ₹74.5 Lakh News
BMW Launches New X3 Petrol Variant in India at ₹74.5 Lakh

autherAngitha Suresh calendar16 Feb 2026

The X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro adds a higher-output petrol option to BMW's locally produced SUV lineup, as competition i...

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Can GST Cuts Give Long-term Boost to Auto Sales?

Can GST Cuts Give Long-term Boost to Auto Sales?

Yes

 

64.35%

No

 

35.65%

Total Votes : 763