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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 16.72 per cent rise in total sales at 2,25,251 units in March 2026 as compared to 1,92,984 units in the same month last year. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 1,66,219 units last month as compared to 150,743 units in March 2025, a growth of 10.27 per cent, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing. Sales of min cars comprising Alto and S-Presso were at 11,741 units as compared to 11,655 units in the year-ago month. Compact car, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, WagonR sales rose at 71,789 units last month as compared to 66,906 units in March 2025. Sales of utility vehicles consisting of Brezza, Ertiga, e Vitara, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris, and XL6, were at 71,356 units as compared to 61,097 units in the same month a year ago. Sales of light commercial vehicle (LCV) Super Carry stood at 3,209 units as compared to 2,391 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India said. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, total sales were at 24,22,713 units as against 22,34,266 units in 2024-25, the company said. PTI RKL TRB
Maruti Dzire Pros And Cons: Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the 4th best-selling car in India to date, has entered its 4th generation with enhanced styling, a youthful design, updated features, and a new Z-series engine. It is priced between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, pan-India). Now, the question is: should you buy the new Maruti Dzire? To answer this, I took the Maruti Dzire for a spin to understand it from the driver's seat and through real-world experience. Based on my experience, here are the top 10 pros and cons of the Maruti Dzire, to help you make an informed decis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Wednesday said its popular SUV model Creta has emerged as the best-selling passenger vehicle in the domestic market in June this year. Creta was the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025 with 15,786 units sold in the month, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. Maruti Suzuki India's compact sedan Dzire was the second-best-selling model with 15,484 units in June followed by its compact SUV Brezza with 14,507 units in third, according to industry sources. "Over the last decade, brand Creta has consistently redefined ...Read More >
An Ertiga made at its Manesar factory in Haryana is the 2 millionth vehicle to roll out from Maruti Suzuki's stables An Ertiga, its popular multi-purpose vehicle manufactured at its Manesar facility in Haryana, drove Maruti Suzuki India Ltd to new milestone -- two million vehicles manufactured in a calendar year, making India's largest car manufacturer the only company to achieve the feat in the passenger vehicle space. Of the two million vehicles, almost 60 percent were manufactured in Haryana ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maruti Suzuki has once again steered straight into the record books, delivering its strongest sales performance ever in a financial year. In March 2026, the company sold a total of 225,251 units, taking its full-year FY 2025-26 sales to a record 2,422,713 units. This marks the highest-ever annual sales figure for India's largest carmaker. Domestic sales in March stood at 169,428 units, comprising 166,219 passenger vehicles and 3,209 light commercial vehicles. Sales to other OEMs added 8,783 units, while exports contributed a robust 47,040 units. For the entire financial year 2025-26, ...Read More >
TRICHY: AIADMK candidate Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery baron Santiago Martin, contesting in Lalgudi assembly constituency in Trichy district has declared her total assets worth Rs 1,049.5 crores in the poll nomination papers. She is the richest candidate in Tamil Nadu election, outnumbering all chief minister candidates in the state. The 58-year-old female candidate with a pass in class VI as the education qualification from a govt higher secondary school at Thiruvadanai near Ramanathapuram district has declared her income for the financial year 2024-25 at Rs 9.8 crores. Her husband Santi ...Read More >
Noida: Traffic police have issued challans totaling Rs 1.2 lakh to two car owners after videos circulating on social media showed youngsters performing dangerous stunts with these two vehicles in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park.A 15-second clip on social media shows one youngster sitting on the window of a car and waving a lathi, while the driver's door is open. It cuts to another car, which is seen zigzagging on a road while a passenger sits on the vehicle's window.As the video sparked outrage among online users, Noida police swung into action and tracked down the vehicles, both registered wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 3 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,89,665 units in September. The auto major sold a total of 1,84,727 units in the same month last year. "The GST reform has significantly improved the customer sentiment as reflected in the highest-ever deliveries of 1,65,000 units (first 8 days) during the ongoing Navratri festive period," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a regulatory filing. Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,32,820 units compared to 1,44,962 units in the year-ago month, a di ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (commonly known as TKM) has reportedly rolled out a region-specific 'Awesome Toyota Service Campaign' this July 2025, targeting car owners who are based in South India. With monsoons bringing risks like low visibility, slippery roads and water damage, the campaign has been focusing on offering preventive maintenance that ensures safety and smooth driving during the rainy season. Key offers for Toyota owners The campaign includes a range of service benefits and discounts, such as: Toyota's commitment to hassle-free driving Mr. Wiseline Sigamani, the Vice President and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India is looking to roll out more sports utility vehicles, including one for the premium segment, as it aspires to lead the robustly growing vehicle segment, its MD and CEO Hisaschi Takeuchi said on Wednesday. The success in the SUV segment would also play a key role in the company regaining market share in the overall domestic passenger vehicle market, he noted. SUVs now account for around 55 per cent of the overall passenger vehicle sales in the country. For Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, SUVs now account for 28 per cent of the overall sales. ...Read More >
India's love for small cars is under pressure. Demand for hatchbacks has fallen sharply in the last two years, forcing the industry to rethink. Now reports suggest the government might soften fuel efficiency norms after automakers, especially Maruti Suzuki, raised concerns. If this change goes ahead, it could revive interest in compact cars. Maruti Suzuki remains one of India's top-selling brands, with bestsellers like Alto and WagonR ruling city roads for years. Earlier, these smaller models contributed nearly two-thirds of Maruti's total sales, but that share has now fallen below fifty perc ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Small car prices may decrease by up to 10% if the applicable tax slab is reduced from 28% to 18%. As part of the wider reforms to boost economic growth, the centre has proposed moving from four tax slabs to a simplified two-rate system: 5% for essential items and 18% for most other goods. Luxury and sin products are likely to face a steeper levy of around 40%. "Cars currently are under the 28% GST band and if GST is rationalised to 18% then prices for entry-level cars can come down by 8-10%. Players like Maruti, Hyundai and Tata Motors which have a strong entry-level portfolio are li ...Read More >
India's auto industry is suddenly having a blast. After months of lacklustre sales, the world's third-largest car market is experiencing a revival, thanks to the government's decision to reduce GST. To add to that, the cuts also came ahead of the festive season, which typically contributes to about 40 percent of the annual sales. "The GST cut has created a genuine affordability kicker just ahead of the festive window. Passenger cars, two-wheelers, and parts moving from 28 percent to 18 percent GST translates to an effective 7-8 percent relief in on-road prices," says Harshvardhan Sharma, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Passenger vehicle sales in India scaled a new high of 47 lakh units in 2025-26, riding on record performance by automakers such as Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra with GST 2.0 revving up sales in the second half of the fiscal. While the industry is looking forward to carrying forward the sales momentum in the new fiscal, it is closely monitoring the West Asia war to mitigate potential supply-side risks and the possibility of impact on demand due to price hikes taken to offset rise in commodity prices. The year 2025-26 was a year of two halves w ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday announced a production milestone of 2 million vehicles in a calendar year for the first time in its history. The automaker also became the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation's global automobile manufacturing facilities to reach this landmark. Of the 2 million vehicles, almost 60 per cent were manufactured in Haryana and 40 per cent in Gujarat. "The 2 million production milestone is a testament to India's manufacturing potential and our dedication to 'Make in India' initiative," said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Su ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) With demand continuing to be strong post the festive season, leading automakers, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, saw robust growth in sales in November as compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki India reported the best-ever total sales, including exports, last month at 2,29,021 units, a year-on-year growth of 26 per cent as compared to November last year. Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,70,971 units compared to 1,41,312 units in the year-ago month, an increase of 21 per cent. Overall sales, including LCV ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: Maruti Suzuki is reportedly testing a new Grand Vitara 7 seater SUV. Reports indicate that a new SUV has been spotted undergoing testing with camouflage, which suggests that it is still in the development phase. Design clues observed on the vehicle hint that it may be inspired from the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara electric SUV. Multiple reports suggest that the SUV spotted in camouflage is believed to be the upcoming 7-seater version, codenamed Y17. Spy photos circulating online show the vehicle undergoing testing, providing a glimpse of its design. Despite the test ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced on Friday that its mid-size SUV, Grand Vitara, has surpassed a milestone of 3 lakh cumulative sales within 32 months of launch. "The Grand Vitara has been a catalyst in strengthening Maruti Suzuki's position in the mid-SUV market, and achieving this monumental milestone in such a short period of time is a new benchmark for the industry," said Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, according to a release. Also Read | Fecal Transplants: Study is a 'wake-up Call' f ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27 (Monday): Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled the advanced technology and safety features of the upcoming second-generation Hyundai Venue, ahead of its official market debut on November 4, 2025. The compact SUV is set to redefine the segment with a major leap in connectivity, automation, and safety. Bookings are now open across Hyundai dealerships and online platforms for a token amount of ₹25,000. The next-gen Hyundai Venue, already one of India's most popular compact SUVs, is expected to attract tech-savvy buyers seeking advanced connectivity and safety in a c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki reported a decline in its domestic passenger vehicle sales in June 2025; however, the company reported a 22 per cent increase in exports. According to company data, total domestic passenger vehicle sales fell to 1,18,906 units in June 2025 compared to 1,37,160 units in the same month last year. This marks a drop of 13.3 per cent year-on-year for June. The decline in sales was also visible in the first quarter of FY2025-26. From April to June 2025, Maruti Suzuki sold 3,93,572 passenger vehicles in the domestic market, compared to 4,19,114 units s ...Read More >
India's passenger vehicle (PV) market continued its growth momentum in March 2026, with most carmakers reporting higher sales compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki retained its position as the country's largest carmaker, while Tata Motors stayed ahead of Mahindra in the contest for second place. Hyundai, Skoda and Honda reported single-digit growth, while Renault and Nissan posted the highest increases. Maruti Suzuki reported domestic sales of 1,69,428 units in March 2026, registering a 10.27 percent year-on-year increase. The carmaker remains the market leader, supported by str ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by producing two million vehicles in single calendar year. According to Maruti Suzuki, this feat makes Maruti Suzuki the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to reach this landmark and the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation's global facilities to achieve such a scale. Also Read | Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange To Launch Indefinite Fast From January 25, To Press for Maratha Community's Demands, Including Reser ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday started the production of its electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) e-Vitara for exports to 100 countries from its Gujarat factory, marking the beginning of its EV push that contrasts with strategies of its domestic rivals. While Tata and Mahindra began their EV journey by first boosting sales in the domestic market, Maruti Suzuki is producing these cars majorly for exports, with its Japanese parent looking to test its mettle in the global EV market. The company aims to sell 70,000 units of its flagship electric vehicle in FY26, with a majority of ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 23: In a landmark achievement, the Jimny 5-door SUV has surpassed a cumulative export of 1 lakh units from India, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said on Thursday. Jimny 5-door export journey began in 2023, shortly after the SUV made its debut in India. The SUV, manufactured exclusively in India, has been shipped across more than 100 countries, including Japan, Mexico, and Australia. "Jimny 5-door's entry in Japan in January 2025, under the name 'Jimny Nomade', sparked off an overwhelming response with orders crossing the 50,000 mark within days of introduction. This reflects J ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle market closed FY26 on a robust note, with Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted strong double-digit gains. Maruti Suzuki India recorded a 16.72 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in March 2026, selling 2,25,251 units compared to 1,92,984 units in the same month last year. Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,69,428 units, while exports rose to 47,040 units and supplies to other OEMs reached 8,783 units. For the full year, the company posted around 3 per cent growth, supported by consistent dema ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional detection methods often struggle with background noise or low sensitivity," said Ananya Biswas, a for ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Maruti Alto K10 boasts a stunning look and is considered a favourite among young people. People can afford to own a car at a low cost. Furthermore, the Maruti Alto K10's mileage is excellent. Prices have definitely dropped after the 18% GST rate was increased, and the Maruti Alto K10's price has also improved significantly. Its features are also excellent, reflecting a modern touch. If you're interested in purchasing it, you can learn about the latest prices. This car has become cheaper by approximately ₹39,000. These prices have fallen since the GST rate reduction. This Diwali ...Read More >
SYNOPSIS: India's auto sector showed mixed performance in March 2026, with strong growth in SUVs and EVs, while export weakness and segmental variations highlighted evolving demand trends across manufacturers. March 2026 turned out to be a mixed yet eventful month for India's automobile sector, with performance varying across companies and segments. While several automakers reported strong year-on-year growth, particularly in SUVs and electric vehicles (EVs), others faced pressure from weaker exports and shifting demand patterns. The divergence highlights how domestic demand remains resilient ...Read More >
Pune: Car sales in India, the world's third largest automobile market, clocked its highest-ever annual domestic wholesales in FY26, driven by Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 and a strong festive season, with Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Toyota Kirloskar Motor clocking record volumes, while Hyundai Motor reported a decline. Domestic car volumes rose around 8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to nearly 47,00,000 units in FY26, the highest-ever annual sales, surpassing the previous peak of 43,40,000 units recorded in FY25, industry data showed. The popular ...Read More >
South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Co is making its most ambitious move yet in India, committing an investment of Rs 45,000 crore by FY2030 to turn the country into its second-largest market globally, next only to the US. The announcement, which was made at Hyundai Motor India's (HMIL) first-ever Investor Day in Mumbai on Wednesday, comes alongside another major decision, which is that for the first time since its India entry in the mid-1990s, the company will be led by an Indian managing dire ...Read More >