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Maruti Suzuki posts record 2.48 lakh unit production in July
Maruti Suzuki India produced 2,48,845 vehicles in July 2026, its highest ever monthly output, a 33% jump from 1,87,073 units a year ago. The previous record was 2,31,933 units in March 2026.…
The Story in Brief
Maruti Suzuki India produced 2,48,845 vehicles in July 2026, its highest ever monthly output, a 33% jump from 1,87,073 units a year ago. The previous record was 2,31,933 units in March 2026. Despite the record, the company said dealer inventory stands at just 16 days, well below the industry average of 30 days, with retail sales of 1.78 lakh units and pending bookings of around 1.6 lakh units.
Separately, Chairman R C Bhargava said the small-car market will grow faster over the next five years and the overall passenger vehicle industry could reach 6.1-6.3 million units by FY2031. The company plans to introduce seven new SUVs in five to six years and invest Rs 561 crore in four biogas plants under the government's GOBARdhan scheme. Maruti Suzuki's total manufacturing capacity has risen to 29 lakh units per annum.
The Indian Opinion
The bullish talk of a small-car revival from Maruti's chairman sits oddly with the company's own SUV push, seven new models in five years. Meanwhile, the record production and low dealer stock suggest demand is real, not just inventory shifting. The real test will come when the next quarterly retail numbers are out: if small-car sales actually climb back, the narrative holds. If not, it is just hedging bets.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, businesstoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
