Maruti Suzuki India Reports INR 30,692 Million Net Profit For Q2 FY2025, Down 17%
- By MT Bureau
- October 29, 2024
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in the country has announced its financial results for the Q2 FY2024-25.
The company reported net sales of INR 355,891 million, a flat growth, as against INR 355,351 million for the same period last year. The net profit came at INR 30,692 million, down 17.4 percent YoY, as compared to INR 37,165 million last year.
This the company states was on the back of a provision of INR 8,376 million made in Q2 FY2023-24, resulting from the withdrawal of indexation benefit and change in tax rate on long term capital gains on debt mutual funds as per the Finance Act 2024.
During Q2 the company sold 541,550 vehicles, of which the domestic sales came at 463,834 vehicles and exports at 77,716 vehicles. While the domestic volume declined by 3.9 percent, the export volume grew by 12.1 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.
For H1, the sales came at 1,063,418 units, comprising 915,142 units in the domestic market and at 148,276 units in the export market. While the domestic market sales declined by 0.3 percent, the export sales volume grew by 11.9 percent YoY.
This translated to its highest net revenue of INR 694,644 million in H1FY2024-25 as compared to INR 663,803 million last year. The net profit came at INR 67,191 million, up 8.34 percent, as against INR 62,016 million last year.
Last year, Suzuki Motor Gujarat was acquired to become a 100 percent subsidiary of MSIL. The Board considered the structure after the acquisition and gave an in-principle approval for the amalgamation of SMG with MSIL. The appointed date for the amalgamation is 1 April, 2025, subject to all legal and regulatory compliances.
Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.
This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.
Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”
He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.
This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”
Kia India Teases Design Of All-New Seltos SUV Ahead Of December 10 Launch
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has released the first teaser of the all-new Kia Seltos SUV, offering a glimpse of its popular model ahead of its world premiere on 10th December.
The teaser shows the SUV’s sharper design language, reflecting an evolution of the Seltos silhouette. The model is redesigned to lead and strengthen Kia’s presence in the growing mid-SUV segment in India.
The all-new Kia Seltos is rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. It combines SUV styling with a forward-looking, high-tech character. With new proportions, sharper lines and a muscular stance, the Kia Seltos is positioned to be a visually striking SUV designed for modern Indian lifestyles. Its design merges the rugged spirit of past SUVs with the sleek, aerodynamic sophistication of Kia’s innovations.
The Seltos SUV features proportions, striking cladding and precise surfacing. The new Kia Digital Tiger Face grille dominates the front, complemented by the signature Star Map lighting, echoed at the rear, creating a cohesive and futuristic identity. Details like flush door handles enhance practicality.
Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has always set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new evolution takes it to the next level. The all-new Kia Seltos represents a bold evolution of India’s favourite mid-SUV. Every detail, from its striking design to advanced technology and enhanced performance – has been reimagined around the aspirations of our customers. This teaser gives just a glimpse of what’s to come, and we are thrilled to soon bring this sharper, bolder, and more refined Seltos to the Indian market, continuing to lead and redefine the mid-SUV segment."
Mahindra SUV Sales Grow 22% In November 2025
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for November 2025, selling 56,336 SUVs, which was 22 percent higher than the 46,222 units sold last year.
Furthermore, the company sold 24,843 commercial vehicles in the domestic market, clocking a 17 percent YoY growth.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In November, we achieved SUV sales of 56,336 units, a growth of 22 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 92,670 units, a 19 percent year-on-year growth. We also celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Electric Origin SUVs and launched India’s first authentic Electric Origin 7-seater SUV – the XEV 9S - along with the world’s first Formula E-themed special edition SUV, the Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Edition.”

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