d van) sales were down 1.4% y/y to 1,011,882 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were down 0.6% y/y to 223,215 units (excludes Daimler and Scania). Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs in June are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 121,339 units decreased 13.3% in June compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 65,019 units decreased 12.3% from last ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Maruti Suzuki, India opens rail siding at Manesar plant On June 17, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) inaugurated the automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, which is connected to Patli railway station through a 10 km dedicated rail link at its Manesar plant in Haryana. The project involved a total investment of INR 8 billion, with INR 6.84 billion contributed by HRIDC (Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation) and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Suzuki UK reveals official pricing for all-new e Vitara EV On June 17, Suzuki UK revealed official pricing for its first fully electric car, the all-new e Vitara, ahead of its UK media launch later this year and sales beginning in July 2025. Prices for the all-new e Vitara start at GBP 29,999 for the 49kWh battery version and GBP 32,999 for the 61kWh model. The vehicle is available in Motion and Ultra trims and will also offer Suzuki’s new ALLG...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Indian passenger vehicle sales increase by 0.8% in May 2025 Indian passenger vehicle sales in May 2025 were up 0.8% y/y to 303,099 units. Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 138,690 units decreased 5.5% in May compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 67,429 units decreased 10.3% from last year. Mahindra sales of 72,729 units increased 17.4% from last year. H...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire sedan gets 5-star Bharat NCAP rating On June 11, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a 5-star rating for the All-New Dzire in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The All-New Dzire becomes India’s first sedan to receive this recognition. The other model tested under Bharat NCAP, the New Age Baleno, scored 4 stars. Both cars are built on Suzuki’s 5th-generation HEARTECT platform. Maruti Suzuki also ann...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Suzuki Thailand plans to launch Indonesia-made Fronx and India-made e Vitara in 2025 Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Maruti Suzuki India commissions new solar facility in Kharkhoda and Manesar plants On June 4, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced the expansion of its solar capacity by 30MWp with two new projects. It commissioned a 20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its Manesar facility.  With these additions, MSIL's total solar capacity across its locations has increased from 49MWp t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Maruti Suzuki eVITARA receives CMVR Compliance Certificate from ARAI On May 30, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Maruti Suzuki India Limited has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for their first electric vehicle, eVITARA – Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model.  Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be the exclusive manufacturer of eVITARA for the world. Based on ARAI social media updates ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Lumax Auto Technologies, India wins new business form Mahindra, Honda, and Maruti Suzuki On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, it won a new business to supply cockpit assembly for Thar Roxx and its newly launched electric vehicles, BE6, and XEV 9E. It will also supply a gear shifter (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and a Shark fin antenna for the Honda Amaze seda...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Maruti Suzuki and JETRO partner to boost India-Japan startup ecosystem On May 28, Maruti Suzuki India Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), to promote innovation and facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan. They will collaborate to support startups based in India in accessing the startup and innovation ecosystem of Japan. Similarly, startups based in Japa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Suzuki increasing production of all-new Jimny Nomade for Japanese market On May 30, Suzuki Motor announced that it will increase production of the all-new Jimny Nomade at its Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki starting in July. Production will be increased to 3,300 units per month against the target monthly sales of 1,200 units for Japanese market.  The company has temporarily suspended accepting orders for the Jimny Nomade in Japan since it receiv...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Suzuki FRONX compact SUV launched in Indonesia with MHEV choice, locally assembled On May 28, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM) launched the new compact SUV, FRONX, in Indonesia.  This all-new model combines a stylish coupe-inspired design with sporty performance, advanced safety features, and a comfortable interior. Originally produced in India by Maruti Suzuki, where it is sold across more than 70 countries, the FRONX will now be locally p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Lumax Industries, India updates about new business wins in Q4, FY 2024-25 On May 27, Lumax Industries announced that during the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, it has won business from Maruti Suzuki to supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies for its upcoming E-Vitara electric vehicle.  It will also supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies to Toyota Kirlos...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

5. Previously, Lumax had acquired a 75% stake in IAC India through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lumax Integrated Ventures Private Limited (LIVE). IAC India, incorporated on March 11, 2008, is a Tier-1 supplier of interior systems and components to major automotive OEMs in India, including Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles. Based on Lumax Auto Technologies' stock exchange notification...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Indian passenger vehicle sales increase by 5.5% in April 2025 Indian passenger vehicle sales in April 2025 were up 5.5% y/y to 303,648 units. Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 142,053 units increased 1.1% in April compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 70,963 units decreased 7.1% from last year. Mahindra sales of 74,123 units increased 19.5% from last ye...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Maruti Suzuki, India allocates up to INR 90 billion Capex for FY 2026, focuses on flexible EV manufacturing In an investor update, Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) announced that its CAPEX in FY 2025 was approximately INR 84 billion. For FY 2026, it is planning a capex in the range of INR 80 to 90 billion, excluding any investments in Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). MSIL also revealed plans to launch two new models in FY 2026, including the e-Vitara, its upcomin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Maruti Suzuki, India net profit up 5.6% in FY 2024-25 On April 25, Maruti Suzuki, India announced that it registered record net sales of INR 1,451,152 million in FY2024-25, a growth of 7.5% over the net sales of INR 1,349,378 million in FY2023-24.The company achieved its all-time high net profit of INR 139,552 million in FY2024-25, 5.6% higher than the net profit of INR 132,094 million in FY2023-24.   The company sold a total of 2,234,266 vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and Maruti Suzuki to establish Osamu Suzuki center of excellence in India On April 23, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced their proposal to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India. The initiative aims to institutionalize and promote the Japanese manufacturing principles introduced by Mr. Osamu Suzuki, which have played a key role in shaping Maruti Suzuki’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Indian passenger vehicle sales increase by 3.7% in March 2025 Indian passenger vehicle sales in March 2025 were up 3.7% y/y to 329,742 units. Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 153,134 units decreased 2.0% in March compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 90,500 units decreased 0.4% from last year. Mahindra sales of 70,536 units increased 17.5% from last ye...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

TECH Auto Pvt. Ltd., which will focus on designing, developing, and manufacturing automobile seats and components. The joint venture aims to tap into India's rising demand for high-performance, high-value automotive seats. Krishna Group is an automotive parts manufacturer and a key seat supplier to Maruti Suzuki.  The new entity will be located in Gurgaon, Haryana, and is expected to be established by May 2025, with commercial operations starti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07