Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 1: Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest-ever monthly sales in May 2026, dispatching 2,42,688 vehicles and surpassing the previous record achieved in April this year.

The country's largest carmaker registered a robust 34.8 per cent increase in total sales compared to 1,80,077 units sold during the corresponding month last year, highlighting strong demand across domestic and export markets.

According to the company, domestic sales reached 1,93,535 units in May, reflecting a year-on-year growth of nearly 39 per cent from 1,38,690 units recorded in May 2025. Exports contributed 41,914 units, while supplies to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) stood at 7,239 units.

The passenger vehicle segment remained the primary growth driver, with sales of hatchbacks, sedans, vans and utility vehicles rising to 1,90,337 units from 1,35,962 units in the same period last year.

Utility vehicles delivered particularly strong performance, with models such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Maruti Suzuki Invicto recording combined sales of 79,267 units, a rise of 44.4 per cent from 54,899 units a year earlier.

Entry-level models also witnessed substantial growth. Sales of the Maruti Suzuki Alto and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso more than doubled during the month, reaching 16,275 units.

The company's export business continued to expand, with overseas shipments increasing to 41,914 units from 31,219 units in May 2025. Meanwhile, sales of its commercial vehicle portfolio rose to 3,198 units, compared with 2,728 units in the corresponding period last year.

The latest performance builds on the momentum achieved in April 2026, when Maruti Suzuki recorded total sales of 2,39,646 units, representing a 33.29 per cent increase over the previous year. Domestic sales in April had also touched an all-time high of 1,91,122 units, surpassing the earlier record of 1,82,165 units set in December 2025.

Beyond sales growth, the automaker is focusing on strengthening sustainable logistics operations. The company has announced plans to increase the share of rail-based vehicle dispatches to 35 per cent by FY2030-31 as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve transportation efficiency.

To support this strategy, Maruti Suzuki intends to establish an in-plant railway siding at its upcoming facility in Kharkhoda. The initiative is expected to reduce fuel consumption, lower logistics-related emissions and help ease road congestion.

The strong sales figures come shortly after the company announced a price increase of up to ?30,000 across various models, effective from June 2026. Maruti Suzuki attributed the decision to sustained increases in raw material costs and operational expenses impacting the automotive sector.

With record-breaking monthly dispatches and continued demand across key vehicle categories, the company remains well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the Indian passenger vehicle market.