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Maruti Suzuki hits record gear with 22.55 lakh vehicles in 2025
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki has ended 2025 on a high note, rolling out a record-breaking 22.55 lakh vehicles, its highest-ever production in a single calendar year.
The milestone marks the second year in a row that India’s largest carmaker has crossed the 20 lakh mark, a clear sign of steady demand at home and abroad. The figure includes vehicles made for domestic buyers, exports and original equipment manufacturer supplies.
Popular models did much of the heavy lifting. Fronx, Baleno, Swift, Dzire and Ertiga emerged as the top five contributors to production volumes during the year, reflecting Maruti Suzuki’s ability to stay closely aligned with consumer preferences across segments.
Calling the achievement a collective effort, managing director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi credited employees and supplier partners for powering the growth story. He said a high level of localisation has helped the company scale up while maintaining global quality standards, reinforcing India’s position as a competitive automotive manufacturing hub.
Maruti Suzuki’s journey began in 1983 with a single plant in Gurugram. Over the decades, it has steadily expanded its footprint to include facilities in Manesar and Kharkhoda in Haryana, along with the recently amalgamated Gujarat plant. Today, the company manufactures 17 models and more than 650 variants across its network of modern plants.
The road ahead looks equally ambitious. Maruti Suzuki plans to raise its manufacturing capacity to four million units a year, aiming to meet rising domestic demand while strengthening its presence in international markets.
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Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
