Rise in material cost, rising operational cost, freight charges, increase in wages and forex volatility are some of the major reasons cited by carmakers
Ertiga was the two millionth vehicle to be rolled out from the production line while the Baleno, Fronx, WagonR, Ertiga and Brezza were the top five manufactured vehicles during the calendar year 2024
Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealerships rose 4 per cent year on year to 3,47,522 units in November with demand momentum sustaining post festive period in October, industry body SIAM said on Friday. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,33,833 units in November last year. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India dispatched 1,41,312 units to its dealers last month, an increase of 5 per cent as compared with 1,34,158 units in November last year. Hyundai Motor India dispatches declined to 48,246 units last month as against 49,451 units in the year-ago period. Mahindra & Mahindra sales stood at 46,222 units last month as compared with 39,981 units in November last year, a growth of 16 per cent Two-wheeler wholesales, however, declined by 1 per cent year on year to 16,04,749 units last month as compared with 16,23,399 units in the same month last year. Scooter sales rose 12 per cent year on year to 5,68,580 units last month while bike dispatches fell 7.5 per .
In the previous financial year, FY24, MSIL added 400 service touchpoints, with 90 in the Nexa (premium) format and the remaining 310 in the Arena (affordable) format
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it plans to increase its overall service network to 8,000 touchpoints by 2030-31, with an aim to reach closer to its customers. The company, which on Wednesday opened the 500th service touchpoint for its premium retail outlet NEXA, currently has 5,240 touchpoints across NEXA as well as ARENA -- the mass market retail chain. "Our aim is to consistently deliver convenience and superior car ownership experience to our customers. One way is by reaching closer to our customers so that they have assurance of finding a Maruti Suzuki service touchpoint nearby," Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi said in a statement. He further said, "Going forward as we plan to substantially increase our annual production and sales, we will simultaneously strengthen our service network. Our plan is to expand our service network, including ARENA and NEXA service touchpoints, from about 5,240 to 8,000 by FY 2030-31." Maruti Suzuki opened ...
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MSIL plans to launch its first electric car in India in January 2025. Not just MSIL, Hyundai and Kia will also launch their first mass-market electric cars in India next year
Up to 4% increase to be effective from Jan 1; higher input costs drive the move
Several automakers have announced price increases for their vehicles starting January 2025, citing rising input costs, operational expenses, and supply chain disruptions
As passenger vehicle retail sales slowed in November, companies are anticipated to maintain high discount levels to attract buyers
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Maruti Suzuki India on Sunday reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in its total sales at 1,81,531 units in November. The automaker had dispatched 1,64,439 units to its dealers last November last year. Total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were at 1,41,312 units as compared with 1,34,158 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 5 per cent, it added. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, stood at 9,750 units as against 9,959 units in November 2023. Sales of compact cars, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, Tour S and WagonR, declined to 61,373 units as compared to 64,679 units in the year-ago month. Utility vehicles, consisting of Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and XL6, clocked sales of 59,003 units last month as compared to 49,016 units earlier. Sales of van Eeco were at 10,589 units last month as against 10,226 units in November 2023, while that of light commercial vehicle Super Carry stood at 2,926 units as against 2,509 units earlier.
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MSIL currently exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries worldwide. Countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are important export markets for the company
90% of firm's sales in the category comes from 10 states
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