# Hatchbacks Gain After GST Cuts, SUVs Dominate

> GST cuts help entry hatchbacks rebound but SUVs keep leading.
- Title: Hatchbacks Gain After GST Cuts, SUVs Dominate | Shortify
- Summary: GST cuts help entry hatchbacks rebound but SUVs keep leading. Entry hatchbacks rose to 3.3% market share after GST cuts, while SUVs held 58% share in FY27.
- Keywords: gst cuts, entry hatchbacks, suv market share, maruti suzuki, jato dynamics, fy27, Hatchbacks, Gain, GST, Cuts, SUVs, Dominate
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/entry-level-hatchbacks-regain-ground-after-gst-cuts-but-suvs-continue-to-dominate/articleshow/134445312.cms
- Author: Shally Mohile
- Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gst cuts, entry hatchbacks, suv market share, maruti suzuki, jato dynamics, fy27
## Market Shift
Entry hatchbacks rose to 3.3% market share after gst cuts.
## SUV Dominance
Suv market share hit 58% in fy27, up from 56% before gst cuts.
## Past Trends
Entry hatchbacks had 8% share five years ago, now 2.3%.
## Expert View
Ravi Bhatia says tax cuts alone don't explain market shifts.
## Maruti Sales
Maruti Suzuki saw 58% rise in entry car sales this year.
## What Next
First-time buyers now prefer suvs over traditional small cars.
## Key takeaway

Entry hatchbacks rose to 3.3% market share after GST cuts, while SUVs held 58% share in FY27.