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If there is a hallmark of the Indian market, I think, it'd be the cutthroat competition. Given the growth of the Indian automotive market over the decades and the number of manufacturers competing in the market, it's certain that a successful product or a segment will attract competition. For example, the Ford EcoSport and the Renault Duster made SUVs popular in the Indian market, but later other manufacturers like Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki entered and became a dominating force in the segment.
An exception to the rule
However, there is always an exception to the rule, and in the Indian market, it's the Toyota Innova. Since its arrival, almost 20 years ago, the Innova has been a remarkable seller and still r...