Maruti Suzuki records 3.2% growth in May 2025, driven by strong export performance
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a total sale of 180,077 units in May 2025, marking a 3.2% increase compared to 174,551 units in May 2024. The growth was propelled by a significant surge in exports, which rose 79.8% to 31,219 units from 17,367 units last year.Domestic sales, however, saw a marginal decline, with 138,690 units sold compared to 146,694 units in May 2024. Passenger vehicle sales totalled 135,962 units, down from 144,002 units, while light commercial vehicle sales (Super Carry) slightly increased to 2,728 units from 2,692 units. Sales to other OEMs also dipped to 10,168 units from 10,490 units.advertisementThe utility vehicle segment, including models like Brezza, Ertiga, and Grand Vitara, remained a strong performer, recording 54,899 units sold, a 1.3% rise from 54,204 units in May 2024. Vans, led by the Eeco, grew by 12.5% to 12,327 units. In contrast, passenger car sales, particularly in the mini and compact segments (Alto, S-Presso, Baleno, Swift, etc.), fell to 68,736 units from 78,838 units, with the mid-size Ciaz sedan dropping significantly to 458 units from 730 units.
For the April-May period of FY 2025-26, Maruti Suzuki's cumulative sales reached 359,868 units, up 5% from 342,640 units in FY 2024-25.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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