The Indian automakers on Tuesday reported strong sales figures for the month of March, particularly in the SUV segment, driven by increasing private consumption and a resilient economy.
Among the top performers, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Kia India showcased impressive growth in their SUV sales.
Maruti Suzuki India, the largest car manufacturer in India, saw a growth of nearly 4.5 per cent in its SUV sales in March 2025, with 61,097 units sold compared to 58,436 units during the same month last year.
The overall sales of Maruti Suzuki in March 2025 rose by 3.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY), totalling 192,984 units, up from 1,87,196 units in March 2024.
The company also posted its highest-ever annual sales of 22,34,266 units for FY25, which includes its highest-ever domestic sales of 17,95,259 units and exports of 3,32,585 units.