 A 2008 study by Indian rating agency CRISIL projected the Nano would expand the nation's car market by 65%, but, as of late 2012, news reports have detailed the underwhelming response of the Indian consumer to the offering; sales in the first two fiscal years after the car's unveiling remained steady at about 70,000 units.Tata intended to maintain a capacity to produce the car in much larger quantities, some 250,000 per year, should the need arise.It was anticipated that its 2009 debut would greatly affect the used car market, and prices did drop 25–30% prior to the launch.