Maruti Suzuki India has achieved a major milestone with over three crore vehicles sold in the country since it began its operations.The company said that it took 28 years and two months to sell its first one crore vehicles in India. The next one crore came in seven years and five months, while the third crore was achieved in just six years and four months, a sign of how quickly the Indian car market has expanded in recent years.
Leading the brigade is the Maruti Suzuki Alto, with more than 47 lakh units sold so far. The Wagon R and Swift follow with around 34 lakh and 32 lakh units respectively. Compact SUVs like the Brezza and the Fronx have also made their way into the top ten list of bestsellers.
Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India
Limited, said, “When I look at the length and breadth of India and think that 3 crore customers have placed their trust in Maruti Suzuki to realize their dream of mobility, it fills me with humility and gratitude. Yet, with car penetration at approximately 33 vehicles per 1,000 people, we know our journey is far from over. We will continue to make every possible effort to bring the joy of mobility to as many people as we can, while also being an asset to both the economy and the environment at the same time.”
Maruti Suzuki says it will continue focusing on affordable and reliable mobility for the Indian market while pushing forward on innovation and sustainability. The company’s latest milestone establishes its impressive hold in the domestic market and its ability to align with ever-evolving customer demands.
