Maruti Suzuki Shares Rise 3% on Robust December Sales, EV Plans

Maruti Suzuki India shares rose for the second consecutive day on January 2, climbing 3% to ₹11,545 as of 10:45 AM. The surge followed optimistic management commentary on December car sales.

Management Insights

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer – Marketing & Sales at MSI, highlighted key points:

• Low Dealer Stock: Dealer inventory is sufficient for only 9 days.
• Strong Demand: Over 2 lakh bookings are pending across product segments.
• EV Plans: Maruti will unveil its comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.
• Market Strategy: The company will remain technology-agnostic to sustain its market leadership.

December 2024 Sales Performance

• Total Wholesales: Increased by 30% year-on-year (YoY) to 1,78,248 units (from 1,37,551 units in December 2023).
• Domestic Sales:
  • Overall domestic sales, including light commercial vehicles and supplies to Toyota Kirloskar Motor, grew 24.44% to 1,32,523 units (up from 1,06,492 units).
  • Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 24.18% to 1,30,117 units (from 1,04,778 units).
• Exports: Export volumes surged to 37,419 units, a 39% rise from 26,884 units in December 2023.

Outlook

Maruti Suzuki’s strong sales momentum, backed by robust demand and strategic EV initiatives, reflects its resilience and growth potential in a competitive market.

About Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a part of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, is India’s largest car maker. The company focuses on producing small cars and is publicly traded.

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