If you were planning a festive car purchase in India, one deadline has already passed. Maruti Suzuki's pre-Navratri booking bonus at Nexa dealerships, worth up to ₹11,000 on the Grand Vitara, closed on 10 October 2026. The good news is that most October schemes continue through the month, and the biggest listed benefit is still on the table: up to ₹2.35 lakh on the pre-update Honda Elevate ZX.
Important: every figure below is a maximum listed benefit. It usually stacks cash discounts with exchange, loyalty, corporate and accessory benefits, and it varies by dealer, city, variant and stock. Most buyers will qualify for only part of it.
What ended on 10 October
| 1 | Maruti Nexa pre-Navratri booking bonus (1 to 10 October): ₹11,000 on Grand Vitara Sigma and Delta petrol variants. The advertised Grand Vitara maximums drop by exactly that amount after 10 October. |
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| 2 | Maruti Arena extra cash: ₹7,100 on the Wagon R and Eeco and ₹5,100 on the Swift, which needed a booking by 10 October and delivery by 20 October. |
Biggest October offers still running
| Model / variant | Maximum listed benefit | Note |
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| Honda Elevate ZX and ZX ADV (pre-update) | ₹2,34,600 | Includes ₹50,000 cash and ₹80,000 exchange bonus |
| Honda City ZX and ZX+ | ₹1,70,900 | Includes ₹60,000 cash |
| Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L/Z8T 4WD AT | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1.25 lakh cash plus ₹25,000 accessories |
| Maruti Victoris | ₹1,36,000 | Select variants |
| Hyundai Creta N Line | ₹1,25,000 | Cash, Navratri bonus and exchange |
| Maruti Grand Vitara Sigma petrol MT | ₹1,25,000 | Was ₹1.36 lakh including the ₹11,000 booking bonus that ended on 10 October |
| Mahindra XUV400 EV EL Pro | ₹1,00,000 | Straight cash discount |
Why the Honda Elevate figure is so high
The ₹2,34,600 package on the pre-update (pre-MMC) Elevate ZX is made up of nine parts: ₹50,000 cash, ₹80,000 exchange bonus, ₹4,000 loyalty, ₹25,000 UIO exchange benefit, ₹5,000 corporate, ₹10,000 self-employed, ₹18,600 extended-warranty benefit, ₹18,000 for a 360-degree camera and ₹24,000 for a dashcam. Only the cash part is a straight discount. The campaign looks like a push to clear pre-update Elevate stock, so compare it with the newer version before you sign.
What buyers in India should check
| 1 | Ask for a dated, itemised written offer sheet that splits cash, exchange, loyalty, corporate and accessory benefits. |
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| 2 | Count only the parts you qualify for. Without an old car to exchange, the headline figure will not apply to you. |
| 3 | Check the manufacturing month. Older stock often carries bigger benefits but can affect resale value. |
| 4 | Compare the final on-road price, including insurance and registration, rather than the discount. |
| 5 | Get quotes from at least two dealers, ideally in different cities, because offers vary by location. |
Bottom line
The pre-Navratri booking window has closed, but large festive benefits remain across India this October, led by the Honda Elevate, Scorpio N and Creta N Line. Treat every "up to" figure as a ceiling, negotiate with the full breakdown in writing, and do not let a deadline push you into the wrong variant. For more context, read our Navratri 2026 offers and price hikes guide, check running costs on the India fuel prices tool, and follow the CarVoltX blog.
