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Maruti Suzuki July production hits record 2.48 lakh units
Maruti Suzuki India has posted its highest-ever monthly production at 2,48,845 units in July, a 33% jump from 1,87,073 units in the same month last year, according to a regulatory filing. The…
The Story in Brief
Maruti Suzuki India has posted its highest-ever monthly production at 2,48,845 units in July, a 33% jump from 1,87,073 units in the same month last year, according to a regulatory filing. The previous record was in March 2026 with 2,31,933 units. The company’s domestic passenger vehicle wholesales also hit an all-time high of 1,96,203 units last month, a 43% rise.
Despite the record output, Maruti’s senior executive Partho Banerjee said dealer inventory stands at just 16 days, far below the industry average of 30 days, with pending bookings of around 1.6 lakh units. Production of utility vehicles like Brezza and Ertiga surged 46% to 1,02,787 units, while compact models rose 29% to 1,13,067 units. Total manufacturing capacity has now reached 29 lakh units per annum with the start of Plant D at Hansalpur.
The Indian Opinion
Record production and sales are naturally cheered, but the story here is not one of unbridled demand. With dealer inventory at just 16 days and pending orders of 1.6 lakh units, supply constraints are clearly limiting sales more than demand. The 33% production jump is impressive, but it only brings output closer to catching up with backlog. The real test will be whether the company can sustain this pace and bring inventory to healthy levels in the coming months.
Source: thehindu.com
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