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Maruti Suzuki Records Around 4.5 Lakh Bookings, Retails 3.25 Lakh Cars During Festive Season
As India’s automobile market experienced a sharp uptick this festive season, Maruti Suzuki led the surge by generating approximately 4.5 lakh bookings and delivering about 3.25 lakh vehicles in the period from Navratri through Diwali. These figures represent one of the strongest festive performances in the carmaker’s history, underpinned by favourable policy changes and increased buyer enthusiasm.
The passenger vehicle market showed impressive growth—early industry scans suggest year-on-year increases of 15 % to 35 %, with the combination of lower GST rates and attractive finance options helping catalyse the demand. Maruti’s standout performance included a record Dhanteras day, where the company alone recorded over 51,000 units in delivery.
Sizeable demand backed by policy tailwinds played a major role. The recent implementation of the new “GST 2.0” guidelines reduced taxes on smaller cars, which contributed substantially to the surge in bookings, especially in entry-level and affordable models. Maruti Suzuki’s growth owes much to this refinement in pricing.
Retailing figures of 3.25 lakh units reflect a growth exceeding 50 % compared to the same tag from the previous year, signalling that the company’s production and supply chains have managed to respond effectively under the pressure of a booming festive segment.
Automotive industry experts note, however, that part of this uplift may be due to “pulled-forward demand”—where buyers accelerated purchases in advance of known tax and regulatory shifts—rather than purely organic expansion of underlying markets. Nonetheless, the festive window has set a strong tone for OEMs as they head toward the year-end.
Looking ahead, Maruti Suzuki’s ability to sustain momentum will depend on product availability, balancing demand across regions, and continuing to make affordable mobility accessible. For now, the festive rush offers a clear signal: With the right mix of pricing, timing, and customer sentiment, automakers are poised for a strong run in the back half of the fiscal year.
Source:GaadiWadi