Auto industry gears up for record festive deliveries as GST 2.0, festive spirit fuel demand

New Delhi, October 19, 2025 (ANI): India's auto industry is witnessing a significant surge in festive sales this Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor India reporting robust customer demand, bolstered by positive market sentiment and the impact of GST 2.0 reforms.

With the auspicious Dhanteras period spread over two days this year -- starting from 12:18 PM on Saturday and extending until 1:51 PM on Sunday -- automakers are capitalising on the extended delivery window to push record volumes.

Maruti Suzuki is on track to post its highest-ever Dhanteras sales, with Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, stated that the company has

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