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Maruti Suzuki Sees Surge in Small Car Demand
1 Jun
Summary
- Mini-car sales surged 147% in April-May FY27 due to eased production constraints.
- CNG vehicle demand rose significantly amid increasing fuel costs.
- Daily bookings across Maruti Suzuki's portfolio average 10,000 units.
Maruti Suzuki India has reported a substantial rebound in its mini-car segment sales for the initial two months of FY27. Sales in this segment, including models like Alto and S-Presso, jumped by 147% year-on-year to 32,341 units.
This significant growth follows production limitations experienced in the fourth quarter of FY26. The company's compact and mid-size car segments also saw a healthy increase of 32% in May FY27.
Demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles has surged, with bookings increasing approximately 1.4 times following recent announcements. CNG variants now account for about 40% of small car sales.
The automaker is actively expanding its manufacturing capacity, with its Kharkhoda facility adding 250,000 units annually. Daily bookings across its entire portfolio are approximately 10,000 units, while dealer inventory remains at about 17 days.
Maruti Suzuki has observed an expansion in its first-time buyer base, which now stands at 47% of customers, indicating a trend of two-wheeler owners upgrading to passenger vehicles.
