Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has announced a reduction in prices across several models in response to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revisions. The move is expected to make cars more affordable for consumers while boosting sales during a period of cautious demand recovery. The company stated that the price reductions, ranging across hatchbacks, sedans, and utility vehicles, reflect its commitment to passing on tax benefits to customers.

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, is preparing to launch its latest offering in the premium SUV segment, the Victoris. The vehicle, which is expected to make its debut in the coming months, will feature multiple engine configurations aimed at appealing to a broad consumer base. By combining advanced powertrain options with a design tailored to evolving market preferences, Maruti Suzuki intends to strengthen its foothold in the competitive SUV segment.

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava has strongly criticized what he describes as “bullying tactics” by the United States in shaping global trade rules. Speaking against rising protectionist measures, he argued that the U.S. is leveraging its economic clout to push developing economies into policy concessions that may not align with their long-term growth interests. His remarks come at a time when geopolitical tensions and tariff disputes have reignited debates on global trade fairness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s much-awaited e-Vitara EV, underscoring India’s growing focus on electric mobility and sustainable transportation. The event marks a pivotal moment for the country’s automotive industry as the nation accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Positioned as a mass-market electric SUV, the e-Vitara aims to strike a balance between affordability, performance, and eco-friendly technology.

Maruti Suzuki is set to launch its highly anticipated Escudo SUV on September 3, positioning it as the most premium model ever offered through its Arena dealership network. As the brand’s new flagship SUV under the Arena banner, the Escudo is expected to boast a bold design, advanced features, and a compelling value proposition. With this move, Maruti is not only targeting a wider customer base in the competitive SUV segment but also redefining the perception of its mass-market showrooms by introducing a higher-end product line.

India’s automotive sector displayed a patchwork of performances in June, reflecting broader economic and consumer sentiment shifts. Leading manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India registered double-digit declines in vehicle dispatches, signaling weakened demand, particularly in the small car segment. In contrast, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar posted growth, driven by strong utility vehicle sales.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the country's leading automobile manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank to enhance vehicle financing solutions across its portfolio. This collaboration aims to offer flexible and competitive loan options for new cars, pre-owned vehicles, and commercial models, thereby expanding accessibility for a wider customer base. By leveraging Equitas Bank's retail lending network, Maruti Suzuki seeks to strengthen its market penetration and improve affordability in both urban and semi-urban markets.

Maruti Suzuki India has initiated a wide-ranging, future-focused training program aimed at equipping automotive technicians with the expertise to manage high-voltage electric and hybrid vehicle systems. Rolled out across 130 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in 24 states and four Union Territories, this initiative is strategically designed to address a major bottleneck in electric vehicle (EV) adoption: consumer concerns around post-sale service. With an investment of Rs. 3.9 crore, the program will train over 4,100 students annually.

Indian equities tumbled on Thursday as heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan cast a shadow over investor sentiment. The benchmark Sensex fell by 412 points, while the Nifty lost over 140 points, reversing early gains in a volatile trading session. Escalating cross-border hostilities, marked by drone and missile exchanges and military strikes, triggered profit-booking in key sectors like banking, FMCG, and automobiles. Although foreign institutional investors (FIIs) maintained a net buying stance, domestic sentiment weakened.

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, is embarking on an ambitious plan to enhance its production capabilities with a focus on flexibility, as it prepares to ramp up output and introduce electric vehicles (EVs) into its lineup. The company aims to increase its annual production capacity by 20 lakh units by 2030-31 and introduce a diverse range of models, including EVs. This strategy involves enhancing manufacturing plants to accommodate the shift to electric mobility, although profitability concerns related to EV production remain.