Partho Banerjee

India's passenger vehicle market kicked off the new fiscal year with a robust 27% sales surge in April, reaching approximately 4.5 lakh units. Strong performances from Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra, fueled by demand for utility vehicles and SUVs, propelled this growth. Despite rising input costs, the industry is experiencing a significant upswing.

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch four new electric vehicles by 2031, aiming for market leadership in the BEV segment. The company delivered 108 e VITARA units in a single day, reflecting growing customer confidence. Maruti Suzuki also intends to establish over one lakh public charging points across India by 2030.

Car companies saw strong sales growth in March. Wholesale dispatches increased significantly. However, rising costs due to global events are a concern. Companies are passing on some of these increased expenses to customers through price hikes. Demand remains robust, driven by popular vehicle segments. Industry leaders are closely watching geopolitical situations for potential impacts.

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India's top car companies saw strong sales in February. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&M, and Toyota Kirloskar Motor all reported significant growth. This surge was fueled by steady domestic demand and a notable increase in exports. Carmakers are optimistic about future production scaling up. However, geopolitical risks are a concern for the industry.

Maruti Suzuki enters the EV market with the e-Vitara, starting at Rs 10.99 lakh, featuring a unique Battery-as-a-Service model for lower upfront costs. The company aims to address customer concerns about range, charging, and service, positioning itself to disrupt the competitive Indian EV landscape.

Maruti Suzuki appoints new leadership team for various roles, including marketing, engineering, and service departments. The reshuffle aims to strengthen the company's leadership for future growth in India.

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said its service network has crossed 4,000 outlet mark across the country, covering 1,989 towns and cities. The auto major said it has added 208 new service workshops in 2020-21, despite tough conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said its service network has crossed the 4,000 outlet mark across the country, covering 1,989 towns and cities.

"On the occasion of World Environment Day, Maruti Suzuki is offering free pollution check and complimentary dry wash for its customers. The offer is valid till June 10th, 2019," Partho Banerjee, executive director, service, Maruti Suzuki India said.

With the COVID-19 pandemic spiking demand for doorstep servicing of vehicles, the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is increasing the number of its mobile service vans to over 300 by the end of this fiscal under its Service on Wheels initiative, according to a senior company official.

The extension would be applicable to the free service and warranty period expiring between March 15, 2021 to May 31, 2021. These will be extended up to June 30, 2021.

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday said it has extended free service, warranty, and extended warranty timelines for its customers.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd clearly has Gen Next on its minds.

Passenger vehicle sales started the new fiscal year on a stagnant note, with approximately 340,000 units sold in April. The sales were affected by the high base effect and subdued demand due to the ongoing general elections. The dispatches of passenger vehicles from manufacturers to dealers reached 3.4 lakh units in April, which was an increase from 3.3 lakh units in the year-ago period by almost 3%.

Maruti Suzuki is entering the electric vehicle market with a new strategy. The company is focusing on a dedicated EV platform for better design and comfort. They are also building a large charging network across India. This approach aims to build customer confidence before the launch of their first electric SUV.

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day, Maruti Suzuki India Limited will roll out a 17-day nation-wide ‘Republic Day Service Camp’ between 15 January and 31 January, the carmakers said in a release.

Maruti Suzuki expects strong retail sales momentum in November, driven by a significant number of planned marriages across the country. The company achieved its highest-ever October retail sales with 2,02,402 units and aims to maintain a 4-5% growth forecast for the fiscal year.

Maruti Suzuki aims to achieve its growth target of 4-5% for the current fiscal year, fueled by strong festive season sales and the anticipated rise in demand due to numerous marriages planned in November. October saw a retail sales growth of 22.4%, aiding in lowering inventory levels.

Maruti Suzuki India unveils its vision 'e For Me,' focusing on electric mobility with the launch of its first electric SUV, the e Vitara. This initiative also includes establishing a robust electric ecosystem. The e Vitara will debut at the Bharat Mobility Expo in New Delhi, featuring two battery variants and futuristic styling.