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...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Tata Motors PV launches next-gen Tiago from Rs 4.69 lakh, Tiago.ev from Rs 6.99 lakh with lifetime battery warranty2026 Tata Tiago Facelift Launched at Rs 4.69 Lakh. Tata Motors has launched the new Tiago hatchback and Tiago.ev. These models feature upda...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.22 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
Entry-level hatchbacks decline for five years as SUV sales soar: ReportIndia's car market is changing. SUVs are now the top choice for buyers, surpassing hatchbacks. This shift is driven by people earning more ...
20 Oct, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empireSmall cars are making a comeback in India, driven by government GST rationalization and Maruti Suzuki's strategic focus on converting two-w...
17 Oct, 2025, 12.20 PM IST
From Mahindra Thar to Hyundai Creta: Popular cars that will get cheaper with GST 2.0The Goods and Service Tax revision brings joy for the auto industry. Several popular cars will now be priced lower. The tax rate for small ...
04 Sep, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
Small cars likely to drive growth as entry-level sales decline, says Vivek Srivatsa, CCO, Tata Passenger Electric MobilityDespite an overall decline in small car sales, premium hatchbacks are expected to gain traction due to increased demand for feature-rich mo...
23 May, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Weak consumer sentiment & rising discounts fuel 'artificial demand': Honda Cars India President Takuya TsumuraHonda Cars India's President & CEO, Takuya Tsumura, highlighted weak consumer sentiment and increasing discounts driving "artificial demand...
04 Dec, 2024, 05.07 PM IST
Ignored by desis, small cars are driving Made in India ambitions elsewhereIndia's car market shift towards SUVs impacts small car and sedan sales, despite being crucial for exports. Maruti Suzuki leads in exports,...
15 May, 2024, 01.36 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 expects revival of small car segment by 2026-end"The SUV segment's contribution has gone up to 53.6 per cent of total (passenger vehicle) industry as a result of which the contribution of...
01 May, 2024, 07.57 PM IST
Growth of small car sales set to touch a 5-year high in FY23Healthy GDP growth, an increase in income levels, coupled with introduction of new models, such as Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Tata Tiago EV...
05 Jan, 2023, 01.21 AM 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
How Maruti, Hero MotoCorp drove against the tide in the middle of a pandemicHero MotoCorp cornered 41.6% of India’s two-wheeler market in April-June based on dispatches to dealers, crossing 40% in a quarter for the ...
21 Jul, 2020, 12.20 AM IST
Watching the rain fall, Auto Inc heads to rural IndiaPinning hopes on good kharif crop & govt measures, cos are expanding rural reach to push sales.
06 Sep, 2019, 07.14 PM IST
Best 5 hatchback cars to buy this DiwaliIf you are planning to buy a car, ET Wealth has evaluated and ranked the best 5 cars in the hatchback category in collaboration with CarDek...
16 Oct, 2017, 12.13 PM IST