Video - GST 2.0 to Bring First-Time Buyers Back to the Market, Says Maruti’s Partho Banerjee

Maruti Suzuki's Partho Banerjee explains how GST 2.0's price cuts—8.5% on mass-market cars and 3.5% on larger models—are driving a 15% surge in two-wheeler upgraders and reviving first-time buyer interest across India.

11 Oct 2025 | 2382 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

In this conversation, Partho Banerjee, Sr. Executive Officer – Marketing & Sales at Maruti Suzuki India, shares how GST 2.0 is reshaping India’s passenger car market. From 8.5% price reductions on mass-market models to 3.5% cuts on larger cars, Banerjee explains how these reforms are widening affordability, driving new enquiries and bringing first-time buyers into the fold.

Key highlights:

  • GST 2.0 as a major reform for the auto industry
  • Bigger cars to see 3.5% price reduction
  • Surge in enquiries, especially 2W-to-4W upgraders is at 15%
  • Price cuts expanding reach down the customer pyramid
  • Why new entry-level buyers are coming back
  • Industry expected to bounce back next year after years of muted growth

Watch the full interview for an inside look at how Maruti Suzuki is preparing for the next phase of India’s automotive growth story.

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