Maruti, Tata lead hatchback revival as India's carmakers rediscover the mass marketIndian carmakers are rediscovering the hatchback. For years, SUVs dominated sales. Now, rising prices and economic challenges mean small ca...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki announces price protection for small cars booked till June 14Maruti Suzuki India is offering price protection on its small car range until June 14, 2026. This initiative aims to shield entry-level buy...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki Ignis discontinued, company eyes Punch-like micro SUV: ReportMaruti Suzuki has reportedly discontinued the Ignis in India due to consistently weak sales and declining demand. Production has been halte...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Hatchback sales in India rebound as GST-led price cuts revive demand for small carsThe hatchback market in India is experiencing a revitalization, with a remarkable 20% surge in sales reported for the last quarter of 2025....
11 Jan, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
GST rate reset may hand micro SUVs the crown over hatchbacksIndia's GST cut on smaller vehicles may favor micro SUVs. Industry experts predict increased demand for models like Tata Punch and Maruti F...
15 Sep, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
Brezza races past Creta, tops sales charts in AugustMaruti Suzuki sold 19,190 units of the Brezza in August, ahead of Hyundai's flagship SUV, Creta which sold around 16,760 units. While Creta...
03 Sep, 2024, 01.05 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024 launched at Rs 6.49 lakh, also available on monthly subscription of Rs 17,436Maruti Suzuki Swift Price: Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Swift 2024 in India, priced at Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The fourth-generat...
10 May, 2024, 09.02 PM IST
Small cars will be big again, says Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki anticipates a recovery in small car sales due to economic growth. The company aims to capitalize on this trend by introducing...
10 May, 2024, 01.21 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki 'Epic New Swift' pre-booking begins at Rs 11,000 per unitMaruti Suzuki Epic New Swift: Maruti Suzuki has started pre-booking the 4th generation Epic New Swift at Rs 11,000 per unit. The car builds...
01 May, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
10 Maruti Suzuki models among India’s 25 top-selling passenger vehiclesSport utility vehicles with their commanding road presence and sporty look may have caught the fancy of the young, aspiring Indian automobi...
07 Dec, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
Is the hatchback segment dying a slow death? The shifting sands of India's auto landscapeThe decline in the hatchback segment continues and has been exacerbated by high inflation affecting the purchasing power of those who eithe...
29 Oct, 2022, 04.15 PM IST
Small cars to remain a significant part of Indian market, says Maruti SuzukiWith the Indian economy on a revival model and poised to grow among the fastest globally, income levels are expected to rise, supporting fi...
18 Aug, 2022, 08.09 PM IST
Maruti most popular in 2021 with eight bestsellersIn fact, hatchbacks cornered the top four slots in domestic sales last year with Maruti Suzuki Swift clocking in 175,052 units, Maruti Suzu...
04 Jan, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki to gain as demand for hatchbacks revives on Covid scareIf the current trend sustains, Maruti Suzuki may outperform passenger vehicle growth in the current fiscal.
08 Jul, 2020, 09.07 AM IST
Growing aspiration makes premium hatchbacks new mass market carsSmall, entry-level, no-frills hatchbacks that drove sales for decades are not what Indian customer wants now.
25 Feb, 2019, 05.42 PM IST
Fastest bookings: Maruti Suzuki's Swift cross 90,000 units in less than 2 monthsThe premium hatchback is close to earning the tag of the Indian car that logged 100,000 bookings in the shortest time — just a little over ...
17 Mar, 2018, 11.12 AM IST