{
  "id": 9044951,
  "title": "First-time buyers drive entry-level car sales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/first-time-buyers-drive-entry-level-car-sales",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/first-time-car-buyers-make-a-comeback-as-lower-gst-boosts-small-vehicle-demand/articleshow/134397176.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian car market sees resurgence as first-time buyers surge, accounting for a record 54% of sales in the April-August period, up from 42% a year earlier. Lower taxes, through revised GST rates, have reignited demand for affordable entry-level vehicles. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra have all reported significant increases in sales of their entry-level models, with Maruti Suzuki witnessing a 36% growth in the first five months of the fiscal year. The shift towards mass motorisation and the popularity of SUVs, such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Carens, continue to drive overall sales to record levels.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}