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Hello GST: Almost All Maruti Cars Get Cheaper

The ex-showroom prices of Maruti Suzuki models have been reduced by 3 percent.



Attendees walk past the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Vitara Brezza compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV) on display at the Auto Expo 2016 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. (Photographer: Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg)
Attendees walk past the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Vitara Brezza compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV) on display at the Auto Expo 2016 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. (Photographer: Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg)

The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki Ltd. cut prices for most of its vehicles, within hours of the Goods and Services Tax being rolled out. All petrol and diesel cars have gotten cheaper by up to 3 percent at the showroom.

“The rate of reduction varies across locations depending on the Value Added Tax rates applicable prior to GST,” said a statement issued by the company.

But hybrid versions will cost more now due to the withdrawal of tax concessions, said the Maruti statement.

Monthly Sales

The carmaker sold 1,06,394 units last month, in India and abroad, a rise of 7.6 percent, year-on-year. Maruti had sold more vehicles in May this year. Exports went up by 95.6 percent, year-on-year. The carmaker recorded a 13 percent rise in quarterly sales, in this financial year.

Hello GST: Almost All Maruti Cars Get Cheaper

Popular models like the Alto and WagonR, in the ‘Mini’ segment recorded a fall in sales. Utility vehicles segment saw sales rise by 43 percent, versus the same month last year, mainly led by the S-Cross and Vitara Brezza.

The company’s maiden entry in segment, light commercial vehicles, ‘Super Carry’, recorded a sale of 206 units since its launch in July 2016.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Enters Light Commercial Vehicle Market with ‘Super Carry’