Press Release, 29 January 2026
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has reported its strongest quarterly performance ever, driven by a sharp recovery in the domestic car market and robust demand for small cars under the 18% GST bracket. In Q3 FY2025-26 (October–December 2025), the company sold 564,669 units in India, up from 466,993 units in the same quarter last year a rise of 97,676 units. The small car segment alone contributed 68,328 units to this growth. Including exports of 103,100 units, total sales reached 667,769 units, surpassing last year’s 566,213 units. Net sales surged to INR 475,344 million, up from INR 368,020 million in Q3 FY2024-25, while net profit stood at INR 37,940 million, slightly higher than the INR 36,593 million recorded last year. The profit was partially impacted by a one-time provision of INR 5,939 million related to the New Labour Codes.
For the nine-month period (April–December 2025), Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever sales, net sales, and net profit. Total sales climbed to 1,746,504 units, including 1,435,945 domestic units and 310,559 exports, compared with 1,629,631 units in the same period last year. Net sales rose to INR 1,242,908 million from INR 1,062,589 million, while net profit increased to INR 108,549 million, up from INR 104,403 million in 9MFY2024-25.
The company also noted that Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), its wholly owned subsidiary, was amalgamated with MSIL starting December 1, 2025, with financials restated from April 1, 2025, as per the scheme of amalgamation.
This stellar performance underscores Maruti Suzuki’s resilience and leadership in India’s automotive sector, highlighting the strong consumer appetite for small cars and the effectiveness of strategic market positioning in a post-GST reform environment.
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