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The introduction of GST 2.0, along with the onset of the festive season, gave a major boost to passenger vehicle (PV) sales in September 2025. Wholesales reached nearly 3.8 lakh units, marking a 5% increase year-on-year (y-o-y), while retail sales surged to around 4 lakh units, up 25% from September 2024.

The reduction in GST rates triggered sharp price cuts, particularly for small cars and SUVs, fuelling record demand. Industry executives say the strong momentum is expected to continue through Diwali, though logistics challenges remain in meeting the surge.

Maruti Suzuki, despite an 8.3% decline in wholesales to 1,32,820 units due to distribution constraints, recorded robust retail numbers of 1.73 lakh units, a 27.5% rise y-o-

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