GST Reform To Drive Car Market Revival, Says Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi

Maruti Suzuki India’s MD & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, speaks exclusively to Business Today TV’s Chetan Bhutani on the company’s plans in the mid-size SUV segment, expansion of Arena and Nexa touchpoints, and the outlook for the passenger vehicle market. Takeuchi says the government’s GST reform is set to boost demand, and expects a strong market revival in H2. He also shares why Maruti does not see cannibalisation between Grand Vitara and its new mid-SUV, despite intense competition with over 20 rivals in the space.