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Maruti Suzuki June Sales Fall 6% on Weak Small-Car Demand

Affordability pressures from combined safety-emissions regulations have weighed on small-car demand.

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Overview

  • Maruti Suzuki’s total June sales declined 6% year-on-year to 168,000 units.
  • Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches fell 13% to 118,906 units in June.
  • Mini-segment volumes plunged 37% to 9,395 units and compact models dropped 17% to 54,177 units.
  • Utility vehicle sales decreased 8% to 47,947 units while Ciaz sedan sales nearly doubled to 1,028 units.
  • Following the report, Maruti Suzuki shares rose about 0.6% while rival OEMs posted mixed June dispatch results.