Car Sales End 2025 In Top Gear On GST Shot, Tax Rationalisation & Repo Rate Cut

Car sales rose around 6% in 2025 to a record 4.5 million units, aided by tax reforms and lower interest rates that put extra disposable income in the hands of consumers and made vehicles more affordable, according to industry estimates. Passenger vehicle sales, including cars and SUVs, had grown 4.2% in 2024 and 8.2% in the year before that. Tune in as Chetan Bhutani decodes the key trends driving car sales in 2025.