Maruti Sells 21 Cars a Minute on Navratri’s First Day; Mercedes One Every Six Minutes

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Maruti Sells 21 Cars a Minute on Navratri’s First Day; Mercedes One Every Six Minutes

India’s auto industry hit top gear this Navratri, with record-breaking sales driven by the government’s GST 2.0 reform, which slashed tax rates on vehicles.

Calling it a “Bachat Utsav,” Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) vice president Sai Giridhar said Navratri 2025 will be remembered as a milestone in India’s automobile retail history.

🚗 GST Cuts Fuel Festive Boom

The government’s reduction in GST on cars and bikes just before the festival made vehicles more affordable, sparking a surge in demand as families rushed to make purchases during the auspicious season.

🔥 Record-Breaking Sales

  • Maruti Suzuki sold nearly 21 cars every minute — about 30,000 vehicles in a single day.
  • Hyundai Motor India sold 8 cars per minute, crossing 11,000 units on Day 1.
  • Tata Motors sold 7 cars per minute, reaching 10,000 vehicles in one day.
  • Mercedes-Benz India sold one car every six minutes, totaling 2,500 cars during Navratri.

In just three days, Maruti Suzuki sold 75,000 units, with small car sales doubling year-on-year.

📈 September Sales Snapshot

  • Maruti Suzuki: Over 2 lakh units sold in September 2025
  • Hyundai: 51,547 units
  • Mahindra & Mahindra: 56,233 units
  • Toyota: 26,847 units
  • JSW MG Motor India: 6,728 units
  • Nissan Motor India: 1,652 units

 

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