Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), one of India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has surpassed 3 million cumulative exports milestone.

It was in 1986, the company had commenced exports from India, and in September 1987 it shipped 500 vehicles one of the largest shipments in that period to Hungary. In FY2012-13 it crossed 1 million vehicle exports milestone, followed by 2 million in FY2020-21. The 3 millionth landmark vehicle was part of a shipment of 1,053 units that sailed from Gujarat’s Pipavav port yesterday comprising models like Celerio, Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Ciaz, Dzire and S-Presso.

Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 3 million cumulative exports milestone reflects India’s automobile manufacturing excellence and is a shining example of Brand India on the global stage. We thank the government of India for instituting encouraging policies and enabling trade agreements with some markets augmenting export growth. Aligned with government of India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative, Maruti Suzuki is committed to deep localisation and multiplying exports. Today, 40 percent of passenger vehicles exported from India are from Maruti Suzuki making us the number 1 vehicle exporter in the country. Our success in international markets is the outcome of high acceptance of Maruti Suzuki’s global standard vehicles for quality, safety, design, and technology. We thank our global customers and esteemed distributors for their trust in us.”

“Our exports from India have grown by 3 times from 4 years ago. Inspired by this global demand, Maruti Suzuki is determined to diversify and ramp-up vehicle exports to 750,000 units by 2030-31,” added Takeuchi.

For FY2025 (April-October) the company exported 181,444 units, which was 17.4 percent higher YoY. At present, Maruti Suzuki India exports 17 models to around 100 countries, which includes the likes of Latin America, Africa, Middle-East and countries in Asia too. The top export models include the Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Dzire and S-Presso.

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JSW MG Motor India, has reported a 14 percent decline in its wholesales at 6,500 units for December 2025. In comparison, the company had sold 7,516 units for the same period last year.

For CY2025, the company said it clocked 19 percent wholesales growth at 70,554 units.

Furthermore, the automaker’s premium luxury retail channel MG SELECT witnessed 38 percent MoM wholesale growth, driven by strong consumer response to the M9 Presidential Limousine and the Cyberster.

In CY2025, JSW MG Motor India crossed the milestone of more than 100,000 total EVs sold to date, reaffirming its leadership in India’s electric mobility space.

At present, it has now established 15 experience centres across 14 major cities for its MG SELECT channel.

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Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for December 2025.

The company sold a total of 83,270 vehicles, which was 27 percent higher than 65,722 units sold for the same period last year.

Mahindra’s robust SUV portfolio saw sales of 50,946 units, up 23 percent YoY, as against 41,424 units last year.

With this, the company’s wholesales for the first three quarters of FY2026 stood at 771,350 units, up 18 percent YoY as against 654,965 units for the same period last year. Barring LCVs upto 2-tonne, all segments were in the green.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! The calendar year 2025 ended on a positive note, with Mahindra clocking its highest-ever volumes in both SUVs and LCVs (<3.5T) segments, a significant milestone for the company. In December, we achieved SUV sales of 50,946 units, a growth of 23 percent and LCV< 3.5T sales of 24,786 units, a growth of 34 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 86,090 units, a 25 percent YoY growth.”

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Kia India, one of the leading carmakers in the country, has announced its wholesales for December 2025, selling 18,659 units, which marked a 105 percent YoY growth, as against 8,957 units sold last year.

The company attributed the performance on the back of its strong customer focus, along with improved consumer sentiments.

For CY2025, the wholesales came at 280,286 units, up 15 percent YoY, as against 245,000 units sold last year.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “2025 was a year of consistent and sustainable growth for Kia India, driven by strategic product introductions like the Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV, trim optimization across key mass-selling models including the Seltos, Carens and Sonet; operational efficiencies, and continuous improvements across sales, service, and customer engagement. Supported by favourable macroeconomic conditions and government policies, including a consumer-friendly GST framework, these initiatives reinforced positive consumer sentiment.” He further added, “Looking ahead to 2026, Kia India remains focused on delivering value-led offerings and strengthening the brand ownership experience across its product portfolio to drive steady, sustainable growth in a dynamic market environment.”

During the year, the Sonet SUV crossed the 100,000-unit sales milestone for the second consecutive year.

The automaker has also expanded its network with a total of 821 touchpoints now live across 369 cities.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kerala Grameena Bank to establish a vehicle financing partnership.

The agreement is designed to provide retail finance for new cars, pre-owned vehicles and commercial models. This collaboration aims to offer credit options to a wider customer base across Kerala, specifically targeting rural and semi-urban demographics.

The partnership integrates Maruti Suzuki’s dealership network with the bank's regional presence to provide finance solutions across the manufacturer's entire model range. The agreement seeks to assist first-time buyers and entrepreneurs by offering loan products for personal and commercial mobility.

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “Our tie-up with Kerala Grameena Bank is an alliance which underscores our dedication to making car ownership simpler and more affordable for Indian customers. The Kerala market has a strong affection towards Maruti Suzuki vehicles and this strategic partnership will provide our customers with competitive, customer friendly financing options that improve the overall car buying experience. We stay committed to always delivering a wider range of customised finance solutions with a seamless customer journey.”

Vimala Vijaybhaskar, Chairperson, Kerala Grameena Bank, said, “We are pleased to partner with Maruti Suzuki India Limited to expand our retail car financing network across Kerala. By combining Maruti Suzuki’s strong dealership network with Kerala Grameena Bank’s deep grassroots presence, we will offer convenient, affordable, and digitally enabled car loan solutions to customers, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. This collaboration will help us reach first-time car buyers and small entrepreneurs, improve access to personal mobility, and support economic activity across the state, while reaffirming our commitment to inclusive and customer-centric banking.”

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