Maruti Suzuki Staff to Work on Sundays Amid Record Festive Demand

Maruti Suzuki India is ramping up operations to tackle record festive demand, with supply chain and production staff scheduled to work on Sundays and holidays. Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales, Partho Banerjee, described the 2025 Navratri season as the company’s best in ten years, marked by unprecedented delivery volumes.

Festive Record and GST Boost

During the first eight days of Navratri, Maruti Suzuki delivered nearly 1.65 lakh vehicles, setting a decade-high festive milestone. Banerjee noted that retail sales in September jumped 27.5% year-on-year, supported by GST cuts that lowered the tax rate on petrol, hybrid, LPG, and CNG cars from 28% to 18%. The tax rationalisation has made vehicles more affordable, fuelling consumer demand.

Bookings and Delivery Timelines

The company reported over 3.5 lakh bookings in September, with around 2.5 lakh still pending. While logistics operations started on September 22, Banerjee said it would take time to stabilise the cycle. He assured customers, however, that Maruti Suzuki is committed to meeting delivery expectations by the end of October.

Sales and Export Performance

In September, the automaker recorded a 2.7% year-on-year increase in total sales, reaching 1.89 lakh units. Exports surged 52% to 42,204 units, offsetting a 6% decline in domestic sales, which stood at 1.47 lakh units. Banerjee added that the company is optimistic about crossing the 2 lakh delivery mark soon, driven by robust festive sentiment and stronger export volumes.

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Maruti Suzuki Share Performance 

As of 03 October, 2025, Maruti Suzuki share price is closed at ₹15,808.00 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.98% from the previous closing price

Conclusion

By putting its supply chain and production staff on extended duty during Sundays and holidays, Maruti Suzuki is demonstrating its commitment to meeting record demand. With GST-led affordability and strong exports backing growth, the automaker is set for one of its best festive seasons in a decade.

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