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The introduction of GST 2.0 has led to sharp reductions in car prices across India, ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Buyers can now save between ₹65,000 and ₹8.9 lakh, depending on the model.Mahindra (Up to ₹1.56 lakh off)Bolero Neo: ₹1.27 lakh cheaperXUV 3XO: ₹1.40 lakh (petrol), ₹1.56 lakh (diesel) cutThar range: Up to ₹1.35 lakh lowerThar Roxx: ₹1.33 lakh reductionScorpio Classic: ₹1.01 lakh cheaperScorpio N: ₹1.45 lakh cutXUV700: ₹1.43 lakh lowerTata Motors (Up to ₹1.45 lakh off)Tiago: ₹75,000 cheaperTigor: ₹80,000 reductionAltroz: ₹1.10 lakh cutPunch: ₹85,000 lowerNexon: ₹1.55 lakh cheaperHarrier: ₹1.40 lakh cutSafari: ₹1.45 lakh cheaperCurvv: ₹65,000 reductionToyota (Up to ₹3.49 lakh off)Fortuner: ₹3.49 lakh cutLegender: ₹3.34 lakh lowerHilux: ₹2.52 lakh cheaperVellfire: ₹2.78 lakh cutCamry: ₹1.01 lakh cheaperInnova Crysta: ₹1.80 lakh reductionInnova Hycross: ₹1.15 lakh cutOther models: Up to ₹1.11 lakh lowerSkoda (Up to ₹5.8 lakh benefits with offers)Kodiaq: ₹3.3 lakh GST cut + ₹2.5 lakh festive offers = ₹5.8 lakh savingsKushaq: ₹66,000 GST cut + ₹2.5 lakh festive offersSlavia: ₹63,000 GST cut + ₹1.2 lakh festive discount = ₹1.8 lakh totalRenault (Up to ₹96,395 off)Kiger: Highest cut in lineup, up to ₹96,395New rates effective September 22BMW (Up to ₹8.9 lakh off)2 Series Gran Coupe: ₹45.3 lakh3 Series LWB: ₹60.5 lakh5 Series LWB: ₹72.4 lakhX1: ₹50.6 lakhX5: ₹93.7 lakh (down from ₹1.003 crore)X7: ₹1.2 crore (down from ₹1.3 crore)Mercedes-Benz (₹2.6 lakh – ₹11 lakh cuts)S-Class S 450 4MATIC: ₹1.88 crore (₹11 lakh lower)GLS 450d AMG Line: ₹1.34 crore (₹10 lakh cut)GLE 450 4MATIC: ₹1.07 crore (₹8 lakh reduction)E-Class LWB 450 4MATIC: ₹91 lakh (₹6 lakh cut)GLC 300 4MATIC: ₹73.95 lakh (₹5.3 lakh lower)GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line: ₹52.70 lakh (₹3.8 lakh cut)C 300 AMG Line: ₹64.30 lakh (₹3.7 lakh lower)A 200d: ₹45.95 lakh (₹2.6 lakh cheaper)Hyundai (Up to ₹2.4 lakh off)Grand i10 Nios: ₹73,808 cutAura: ₹78,465 cheaperExter: ₹89,209 reductioni20: ₹98,053 cuti20 N-Line: ₹1.08 lakh cheaperVenue: ₹1.23 lakh cut (₹1.19 lakh for N-Line)Verna: ₹60,640 lowerCreta: ₹72,145 cutCreta N-Line: ₹71,762 lowerAlcazar: ₹75,376 cheaperTucson: ₹2.4 lakh reductionMaruti Suzuki (Expected Price Cuts) Maruti has not officially announced price reductions yet, but the following cuts are anticipated post-GST 2.0: Alto K10 – ₹40,000 WagonR – ₹57,000 Swift – ₹58,000 Dzire – ₹61,000 Baleno – ₹60,000 Fronx – ₹68,000 Brezza – ₹78,000 Eeco – ₹51,000 Ertiga – ₹41,000 Celerio – ₹50,000 S-Presso – ₹38,000 Ignis – ₹52,000 Jimny – ₹1.14 lakh XL6 – ₹35,000 Invicto – ₹2.25 lakh

Political lobbyist Jason Miller, whose lobbying was hired by India, met US President Donald Trump and a few officials of his administration, against the backdrop of tensions in ties between the two countries over Washington's policy on trade and tariffs. Miller heads SHW Partners LLC that was hired by the Indian embassy in April reportedly for USD 1.8 million for a year. Miller did not mention the purpose of his meeting with Trump and other officials, but posted several photos including one with Trump on social media. "Fantastic week in Washington with so many friends being in town, topped off of course by having the opportunity to stop in and see our President in-action! Keep up the great work, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump!," he posted.— JasonMiller (@JasonMiller) The relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a major downturn after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil. India described the US action as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable". However, there were signs of efforts to check the downturn with President Trump on Friday describing India-US relationship as "special" and that he will always be "friends" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great prime minister, he's great. I'll always be friends but I just don't like what he's doing at this particular moment," Trump said a news conference. "But India and the United States have a special relationship. There is nothing to worry about," he said. Prime Minister Modi also reciprocated to the US President's remarks. "Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties," Modi said. "India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership," he noted on 'X'.