Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Stimulus effect: Auto makers slash prices


With government announcing a 4% cut in CENVAT across the board, the Auto industry today announced price cuts across various models and segments. The cut has been in the range of Rs.2000 to Rs.50,000. Rate cut comes as a blessing for the auto industry which has been hit hard by the global recession and a slowdown in the India economy.

Pune-based Bajaj Auto today announced cut in prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 4,400 on account of four per cent reduction in CENVAT.The prices of two-wheelers have been reduced by up to Rs 2,100, while that of three-wheelers have been cut by up to Rs 4,400, Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL).

Maruti Suzuki said in a statement that the price of its top-end SX4 sedan will go down by Rs.23,000 to Rs.760,542, while the small car Maruti-800 will be cheaper by Rs.6,500 at Rs.193,561. Hyundai Motor, the second largest car maker in the country, has cut the prices of its flagship model Santro (GL) by Rs.8,834 (non AC), while the top-end luxury car Sonata will see a drop of Rs.44,792.The company's new sensation i10 will be cheaper by Rs.11,247 and Rs.18,381 depending on its models.

Toyota Kirloskar said the price of its popular multi-purpose vehicle would be reduced by up to Rs.32,780, while high-end models like Corolla would be cheaper by Rs.40,750.

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