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Top 10 selling cars in India: How were they taxed before, what will be GST rate now?

AUTOMOBILE

Top 10 selling cars in India: How were they taxed before, what will be GST rate now?

The changes in the GST rates will be implemented from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.

GST rate change: From two-wheelers to small, big and luxury cars, tax restructuring fully explained

AUTOMOBILE

GST rate change: From two-wheelers to small, big and luxury cars, tax restructuring fully explained

The government's GST rationalisation step is expected to spur demand in the auto sector by reducing tax on vehicles and making them relatively affordable.

From Mercedes-Benz to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover & Audi: How does GST rationalisation impact luxury cars?

AUTOMOBILE

From Mercedes-Benz to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover & Audi: How does GST rationalisation impact luxury cars?

A couple of luxury car dealers said that the demand will rise and there will be more interest from first-time buyers in the premium segment with lower taxes.

Diwali comes early for auto sector: GST slashed on small cars, 2Ws, 3Ws, CVs

AUTOMOBILE

Diwali comes early for auto sector: GST slashed on small cars, 2Ws, 3Ws, CVs

The government has withdrawn the compensation cess, making the vehicles more affordable in India.

Maruti further strengthens SUV line-up, eyes mid-size segment dominance with new Victoris

AUTOMOBILE

Maruti further strengthens SUV line-up, eyes mid-size segment dominance with new Victoris

With the new Victoris and Grand Vitara, Maruti will look to challenge Hyundai, which leads the mid-size SUV segment with the Creta.

Car sales hit speed bump in August over GST rate change uncertainty, speculation

AUTOMOBILE

Car sales hit speed bump in August over GST rate change uncertainty, speculation

The industry-wide PV volumes fell 7.3% y-o-y at nearly 3,30,000 units in August 2025.

GST rate change: Auto industry in not so festive mood amid uncertainty, speculation

BUSINESS

GST rate change: Auto industry in not so festive mood amid uncertainty, speculation

The details regarding the new tax structure will be known following the GST Council meeting on September 3 and 4.

Volvo EX30 review, first drive: Swedish brand's best bet in EV space

AUTOMOBILE

Volvo EX30 review, first drive: Swedish brand's best bet in EV space

The Volvo EX30 combines elegant Scandinavian design, good use of space, strong performance and a focus on sustainability.

GST rate change: Expediting clarity essential, speculation impacting new vehicle sales, says BMW

AUTOMOBILE

GST rate change: Expediting clarity essential, speculation impacting new vehicle sales, says BMW

BMW Group India sells luxury cars (BMW and MINI) as well as two-wheelers (BMW Motorrad) in the country.

Overspeeding caused maximum road accidents, deaths in India in 2023: MoRTH report

AUTOMOBILE

Overspeeding caused maximum road accidents, deaths in India in 2023: MoRTH report

Overspeeding caused 68.4% of the road accidents and 68.07% of the fatalities in India in 2023.

Orbiter vs iQube: No cannibalisation as both electric scooters target different customers, says TVS

AUTOMOBILE

Orbiter vs iQube: No cannibalisation as both electric scooters target different customers, says TVS

The TVS Orbiter electric scooter is being manufactured on the same line as the TVS iQube electric scooter at the company's Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu.

Two-wheelers are riskiest in terms of safety, says Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

AUTOMOBILE

Two-wheelers are riskiest in terms of safety, says Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

Referring to Japan's introduction of the smaller and affordable K-cars (or Kei cars) during the 1950s, he said that India needs to consider something similar.

EV demand will pick up in India, but growth will not be very high, says Maruti Chairman

AUTOMOBILE

EV demand will pick up in India, but growth will not be very high, says Maruti Chairman

Maruti has started the production of its maiden electric model, the e Vitara SUV, at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat.

'Swadeshi should be our mantra, investment can be foreign but work should be Indian': PM Modi

INDIA

'Swadeshi should be our mantra, investment can be foreign but work should be Indian': PM Modi

Emphasising on Make in India, PM Modi said it does not matter where the investment comes from as long as Indians are getting the job and doing the work.

Honda is expanding capacity, product portfolio as it targets 30% two-wheeler market share

AUTOMOBILE

Honda is expanding capacity, product portfolio as it targets 30% two-wheeler market share

Talking to Moneycontrol, Honda's Yogesh Mathur said that 30% share in the two-wheeler market is definitely possible for the company by FY30.

Mahindra to target untapped market with NU_IQ platform-based new-gen SUVs, says Automotive Division CEO

AUTOMOBILE

Mahindra to target untapped market with NU_IQ platform-based new-gen SUVs, says Automotive Division CEO

Talking to Moneycontrol, Nalinikanth Gollagunta said that customers have become sophisticated enough to select the most suitable product as per their needs.

Robust portfolio, fuel-efficient models: Maruti aims to sell 7 lakh CNG cars in India in FY26

AUTOMOBILE

Robust portfolio, fuel-efficient models: Maruti aims to sell 7 lakh CNG cars in India in FY26

Maruti currently offers CNG option in 13 cars, in comparison to five of Tata, three of Hyundai and four of Toyota.

Car, two-wheeler sales may dip this festive season amid govt's GST restructuring plan

AUTOMOBILE

Car, two-wheeler sales may dip this festive season amid govt's GST restructuring plan

The ex-showroom price of any vehicle is inclusive of GST. A reduction in the tax, from 28% to 18%, will directly bring down the ex-showroom price, and consequently, the on-the-road price.

Auto industry welcomes GST rationalisation proposal, expects demand revival

AUTOMOBILE

Auto industry welcomes GST rationalisation proposal, expects demand revival

The government's GST rationalisation plan has been welcomed by the auto industry, though manufacturers are awaiting clarity on categories.

GST restructure is a much-needed reform, says Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

AUTOMOBILE

GST restructure is a much-needed reform, says Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

GST on small cars is expected to be lowered to 18% from 28%, a move that will benefit Maruti Suzuki India as the company has the largest portfolio of small cars in the country.

GST on cars, two-wheelers: How are vehicles in different categories taxed? A deep dive

AUTOMOBILE

GST on cars, two-wheelers: How are vehicles in different categories taxed? A deep dive

The ex-showroom price of any vehicle includes GST and a reduction in the tax will directly bring down the acquisition cost.

Maruti is not afraid of selling cars worth over Rs 20 lakh, says Partho Banerjee

AUTOMOBILE

Maruti is not afraid of selling cars worth over Rs 20 lakh, says Partho Banerjee

PM E-DRIVE scheme extended till March 2028, e-two-wheelers, e-three-wheelers left out

AUTOMOBILE

PM E-DRIVE scheme extended till March 2028, e-two-wheelers, e-three-wheelers left out

The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years, using leftover funds to finalise delayed EV projects, while incentives for e-two-wheelers and e-three-wheelers will end in March 2026.

Bajaj Auto to enter electric rickshaw segment, launch first model on August 10

AUTOMOBILE

Bajaj Auto to enter electric rickshaw segment, launch first model on August 10

Bajaj Auto has relatively lower volume target for its electric rickshaw for this quarter as it plans to observe the market to start with.

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