Maruti Suzuki Boosts Rail Dispatches, Eyes 35% Share by FY31

Maruti Suzuki India transported 5.18 lakh vehicles through Indian Railways in FY2024-25, the highest ever for the company in a single financial year. This accounted for nearly 25% of its total vehicle dispatches during the year.

Emission and Fuel Savings

Using the railway network helped the company avoid over 1.8 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and save more than 63 million litres of fuel. These estimates follow the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) framework, which Maruti Suzuki uses to report logistics emissions.

The company aims to increase its share of rail dispatches to 35% by FY2030-31. As of now, cumulative rail transport volumes have crossed 2.4 million vehicles since FY2014-15.

Freight Infrastructure 

Maruti Suzuki holds an Automobile-Freight-Train-Operator (AFTO) licence, granted in 2013. It was the first Indian automaker to receive this. Currently, the company operates more than 40 “flexi deck” rakes, each capable of carrying around 300 vehicles. These rakes move vehicles from over 20 logistics hubs to more than 600 cities across India.

New Siding and Port Access

In 2024, the company commissioned an in-plant railway siding at its Gujarat manufacturing facility. This siding allows direct dispatch to ports like Mundra and Pipavav, streamlining the export process. The facility was officially inaugurated in the same year.

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Export Growth 

While the domestic market remains slow, Maruti Suzuki is increasing its export focus. The company has started shipping vehicles to Japan, including models like the Fronx and Jimny. It is currently the second-largest vehicle exporter in the country. According to the company, exports in May rose 80% year-on-year. Taking April and May together, total exports grew 50% compared to the same period last year.

Maruti Suzuki Share Price Performance 

As of 10:01 AM on June 6, 2025, Maruti Suzuki share price was trading at ₹12,139, a 0.11% increase, with a 7.19% increase over the past 6 months and a 4.27% increase over the past year.

Conclusion

Maruti Suzuki continues to scale its use of rail for vehicle movement and is expanding its export network, while also reporting reduced fuel use and emissions as a result of its logistics shift.

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