Maruti Suzuki Joins Hands with ESAF Small Finance Bank for Vehicle Loans

Maruti Suzuki India has entered into a partnership with ESAF Small Finance Bank to provide retail financing for vehicle purchases. The collaboration will cover new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles.

MoU Signed for Loan Services

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the 2 organisations to offer loan solutions with a focus on flexibility. The services are expected to cater to a wide range of customers, including those buying a vehicle for the first time.

Focus on Smaller Cities

The partnership will use the combined presence of Maruti Suzuki and ESAF Small Finance Bank in Tier II and Tier III cities. The plan is to make financing options more widely available in areas where access to organised lending is relatively limited.

The financing solutions will be applicable across Maruti Suzuki’s product range, covering personal and commercial segments. ESAF Bank will provide repayment options that vary based on customer requirements and location.

Statements from the Management

Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “At Maruti Suzuki, we continuously strive to understand and address the evolving needs of our customers, particularly in providing accessible financing solutions. This strategic partnership with ESAF Small Finance Bank reinforces our commitment to making vehicle ownership more accessible, especially for first-time car buyers. Through this, we aim to further enhance financing options and flexible repayment solutions, ensuring that more Indian families can experience the joy of owning a Maruti Suzuki."

Mr. K. Paul Thomas, MD & CEO, ESAF Small Finance Bank, stated, “We are delighted to partner with Maruti Suzuki India Limited in a collaboration that resonates deeply with our purpose-driven mission. At ESAF Small Finance Bank, we see finance as a means to empower lives and communities. This collaboration will help extend affordable and convenient mobility solutions to a wider customer base, particularly in underpenetrated regions. It is a step forward in our mission to promote inclusive development and sustainable progress for all."

Distribution Channels

Both entities will leverage their dealer and branch networks to offer financing services. ESAF Bank operates primarily in the southern and central parts of India and has a presence in rural and semi-urban markets, which aligns with Maruti Suzuki’s sales network in those regions.

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Maruti Suzuki Share Price Performance

As of 9:23 AM on June 17, 2025, Maruti Suzuki share price was trading at ₹12,493%, a 0.30% decline; the stock is up 12.72% over the past 6 months but down 0.31% over the past year.

Conclusion

The agreement between Maruti Suzuki and ESAF Small Finance Bank brings another financing option into the market for vehicle buyers. It is expected to support vehicle sales, especially in smaller towns, by making credit more accessible through formal banking channels.

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