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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, Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever domestic sales of 1,861,704 units and exports of 447,774 units. Total sales for the year reached 2,422,713 units, comfortably surpassing the previous year's 2,234,266 units. Segment-wise, the Mini and Compact segment remained the strongest performer with 920,393 units sold in FY 2025-26. Utility vehicles continued their strong run, clocking 760,987 units, while the Eeco van contributed 139,769 units. The company's export business showed impressive growth, rising from 332,585 units in FY 2024-25 to 447,774 units this year. With a well-balanced mix of strong domestic demand and healthy export numbers, Maruti Suzuki has driven home yet another year of market leadership. In an industry where every unit counts, the company has once again shown why it remains firmly in the driver's seat.
NEW DELHI: Strengthening its commitment to green logistics, Maruti Suzuki India Limited dispatched 5.18 lakh vehicles through Indian Railways in FY 2024-25, its highest-ever. The major advantage of railways is that it offers a low-emission and energy-efficient mode of transportation. Besides, it also helps to ease road congestion. Maruti Suzuki currently dispatches vehicles to more than 20 hubs using railways, from where over 600 cities across India are served. Port locations of Mundra and Pipavav, used by the Company for exports, are also served using railways. Hisashi Takeuchi, MD-CEO, M ...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 >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's leading automobile manufacturers reported strong sales momentum in March and the fourth quarter of FY2025-26, with companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors registering growth across key segments, including SUVs, commercial vehicles and exports. The performance reflects continued demand for passenger vehicles and steady growth in commercial vehicle sales as the financial year closed on a positive note for the automotive industry. Hyundai Motor India reported its highest-eve ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
New Delhi: Electric cars and two-wheelers clocked record monthly sales in March as customers advanced purchases amid aggressive promotions and fears of fuel and vehicle price hikes in FY27. Electric car registrations -- a proxy for retail sales as carmakers report only dispatches to dealers -- rose 49% on-year to 19,711 units in March, while those of electric two-wheelers surged 36% to 177,485 units, Vahan portal data on Tuesday showed. Also Read: India's EV transition must be inclusive, economically sustainable, says HD Kumaraswamy Momentum may Continue The previous monthly high for elect ...Read More >
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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and took steps to boost liquidity to support a "goldilocks" economy in the face of high US tariffs. Rising for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 447.05 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 85,712.37. During the day, it jumped 531.4 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 85,796.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 152.70 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 26,186.45. The six-member monetary policy c ...Read More >
Mahindra's total sales volumes stood at 79,083 in November 2024 with the company's SUV lineup making up a major share of 46,222 units Mahindra has released its sales data for November 2024. Sales of the company's passenger vehicles have improved to 46,222 units which was a 15.16% YoY growth from 39,981 units sold in Nov 2023. This related to a 6,241 unit volume growth. MoM sales however fell by 15.20% when compared to 54,504 units sold in Oct 2024 relating to a decline by 8,282 units. The company has just released two Electric Origin SUVs called the BE6e and XEV9e. Both these models are buil ...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 >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month. This marked an increase from 134,158 units sold in November 2023. However, the company's sales in October 2024 were higher at 159,591 units, indicating a month-on-month decline. In November 2024, Maruti ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) German premium car maker BMW group on Thursday reported a 10 per cent jump in total sales in India at 7,774 units in the January-June period of 2025 over the same period year-ago, The Group had sold 7,081 units of BMW and Mini brands of cars in India in the first of CY 2024. Besides, the company also retailed 2,569 Motorrad brand of motorcycles during the period under review. The company also said it continued its leadership position in the luxury electric vehicle sales in India with a massive 234 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes at 1,322 units of BMW and MINI EVs ...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: Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose by 16% in March, elevating annual volumes to a record 4.7 million vehicles in the just-ended fiscal year, largely fuelled by enhanced affordability after tax cuts last September and introduction of several new models. Sales of cars, sedans, and utility vehicles rose 8.3% to 4.7 million units in FY26, from 4.34 million units the year before. The Centre cut the goods and services tax (GST) on passenger vehicles with effect from September 22. Companies cut prices in response to the reduced tax rate, making it more attractive for consumers to buy c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The mood at Hyundai Motor India Ltd's office in Gurugram isn't exactly upbeat today. Passenger vehicle sales data for June were released on 1 July. And for the South Korean carmaker, once the No. 2 in India by some distance, it once again made for dismal reading. The company has finished behind Mahindra and Mahindra four out of six months this calendar year. Indeed, it has trailed the Indian company every month this fiscal year. And that is bad news for José Munoz. In January, Munoz, a native of Spain who is now an American citizen, became the first non-Korean to head Hyundai when ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
After a specular performance in FY26 including that of March 2026, automobile dealers now remain "constructively cautious" about the future as the war in West Asia is threatening growth. "The broader operating environment is clouded by the West Asia situation. Our survey reveals that 53.2% of dealers have experienced some form of supply or dispatch disruption linked to the ongoing conflict, with 17.1% reporting significant delays of three or more weeks," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associat ...Read More >
Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said its total sales increased 19 per cent year-on-year to 92,670 units in November. In the passenger vehicle segment, the company sold 56,336 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 22 per cent over 46,222 units in the year-ago period, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement. The domestic sales for commercial vehicles stood at 24,843, a growth of 17 per cent year-on-year, it added. Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Business reported sales of 42,273 tr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian prominent automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday announced that overall auto sales for March 2026 stood at 99,969 vehicles, marking a growth of 21 per cent including exports. Utility Vehicles domestic sales touched 60,272 units in March, up 25 per cent, while overall UV sales including exports reached 62,109 units. Domestic Commercial Vehicles sales for the month were 24,928, marking a growth of 11 per cent. The company reported year‑to‑date exports rising 18 per cent to 40,990, while total exports eased 4 per cent year‑on‑year to 3,968 vehicles in March. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's leading automobile manufacturers reported strong sales momentum in March and the fourth quarter of FY2025-26, with companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors registering growth across key segments, including SUVs, commercial vehicles and exports. The performance reflects continued demand for passenger vehicles and steady growth in commercial vehicle sales as the financial year closed on a positive note for the automotive industry. Also Read | NASA Begins Fueling Rocket To La ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji on Thursday for the brutal killing of wild birds and uploading graphic footage of their acts on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'. The accused have been identified as Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary and Shiviram Swargiary.The trio reportedly hunted birds and destroyed nests at the Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages, an ecologically sensitive area. They used slingshots to kill birds and collected hundreds of eggs from their nesting grounds. The videos, which showed the destruction of habitats and killing of birds, sparked ...Read More >
Chennai: Maruti Suzuki India Limited ("Maruti Suzuki") today announced that it achieved its highest-ever export volume of over 4.47 lakh vehicles in FY 2025-26. This is a robust growth of more than 34 per cent over FY 2024-25. With this feat, the Company is expected to continue its position as India's No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter* for the fifth consecutive year. FY 2025-26 marked the commencement of export of the Company's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA. Following the flag-off by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, at the Company's Hansalpur facility in August 2025, expor ...Read More >
Pune, 1 April 2026: Force Motors Limited, India's largest van maker and a leading automotive manufacturer, reported total domestic wholesales of 36,536 units in FY 2025-26, registering a 20% growth compared to 30,531 units in FY 2024-25. The year witnessed growth across the portfolio, owing to strong demand in both urban and rural passenger mobility segments and continued strength in institutional and defence businesses. The company's flagship, Force Traveller, maintains its leadership in the light commercial vehicle segment, with over 70% market share, reflecting strong customer trust and wi ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be used for the CM, who arrived in Ratlam on Friday afternoon and inaugurated the Regional Industry, Sk ...Read More >