US EditionIndian carmaker Maruti Suzuki's production constraints to last a few more months, exec says
- On Feb 2, India's top carmaker Maruti Suzuki reported January exports reached a record 51,020 units while domestic volumes remained nearly flat at 174,529 units and warned constraints will last a few more months.
- Overseas demand has been strong, led by Japan, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, while local sales rebounded after New Delhi's GST cuts in late September last year, straining production.
- Facing a backlog, Maruti has about 175,000 pending bookings and is running plants on Sundays and public holidays while reallocating production lines to reduce waiting lists.
- To shield buyers, Maruti Suzuki introduced a January price-protection scheme for booked customers but warned rising commodity prices may force price reviews in the near future.
- Looking ahead, planned capacity additions at Kharkhoda plant and Gujarat production line will add 5 lakh units annually, while Maruti Suzuki prepares to launch the e VITARA electric SUV this month and assess shipments to Europe.
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Maruti Suzuki anticipates production challenges to continue for several months, impacting its ability to meet surging local demand. Despite flat domestic sales in January, the company saw a significant jump in exports. With 175,000 pending bookings, Maruti is working overtime and exploring new capacity additions for 2026 to shorten customer waiting periods.
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