New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Despite the slowdown in sales of the small and compact cars, in favour of the bigger utility vehicles, it seems the GST rate reduction has started paying dividend. Maruti Suzuki, the biggest carmaker in India, has recorded that its compact cars have started regaining the focus. In December 2025 wholesales chart, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the premium hatchback became the highest selling model for the brand, beating models like Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Tata Nexon, and others.

Interestingly, while for the entire calendar year, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as the bestselling car of the brand with close to 2.14 lakh units sold, Baleno was the bestseller in December 2025 with 22,108 units recorded.

In the list of top five Maru...