Maruti Suzuki September 2025 Sales: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country’s largest carmaker, reported total sales of 189,665 units in September 2025, a slight increase over the 184,727 units sold in the same month last year. This total includes domestic passenger vehicle sales, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), sales to other OEMs, and exports.
Of this, domestic sales stood at 135,711 units, while exports touched a record 42,204 units, marking the company’s highest-ever monthly export tally. Sales to other OEMs contributed another 11,750 units.
The festive season provided a significant boost. During the first eight days of Navratri, the company delivered over 165,000 vehicles, reflecting a sharp improvement in customer sentiment driven by the rollout of GST 2.0 reforms and attractive festive offers.
Maruti Suzuki September 2025 Sales Snapshot
| Category | September 2025 | September 2024 | Apr–Sep FY26 | Apr–Sep FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (Alto, S-Presso) | 7,208 | 10,363 | 40,405 | 61,787 |
| Compact (Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, WagonR) | 66,882 | 60,480 | 369,416 | 366,421 |
| Mini + Compact Total | 74,090 | 70,843 | 409,821 | 428,208 |
| Mid-Size (Ciaz) | – | 662 | 1,980 | 4,141 |
| Total Passenger Cars | 74,090 | 71,505 | 411,801 | 432,349 |
| Utility Vehicles (Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris, XL6) | 48,695 | 61,549 | 317,379 | 343,665 |
| Vans (Eeco) | 10,035 | 11,908 | 66,266 | 68,600 |
| Domestic PV Sales | 132,820 | 144,962 | 795,446 | 844,614 |
| Light Commercial Vehicles (Super Carry) | 2,891 | 3,099 | 16,967 | 16,431 |
| Domestic Sales (PV + LCV) | 135,711 | 148,061 | 812,413 | 861,045 |
| Sales to Other OEMs | 11,750 | 8,938 | 58,863 | 54,097 |
| Total Domestic (PV + LCV + OEM) | 147,461 | 156,999 | 871,276 | 915,142 |
| Exports | 42,204 | 27,728 | 207,459 | 148,276 |
| Total Sales | 189,665 | 184,727 | 1,078,735 | 1,063,418 |
Passenger Cars: Compact Segment Leads
The compact car segment continued to be Maruti Suzuki’s biggest strength, with 66,882 units sold in September 2025, growing from 60,480 units in the same month last year. Popular models like the Baleno, Dzire, Swift, and WagonR drove this performance, highlighting strong customer preference for value-packed hatchbacks and sedans.
However, the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a decline, with sales dropping to 7,208 units, down nearly 30% compared to September 2024. The shift in customer demand toward more feature-rich compact cars and entry-level SUVs is becoming increasingly clear.
The Ciaz, Maruti’s lone mid-size sedan, registered no domestic sales in September, compared to 662 units last year, signaling further weakening of this segment.
Utility Vehicles: Segment Faces Headwinds
Utility Vehicles (UVs), which include popular models like Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Invicto, and XL6, reported 48,695 units, down from 61,549 units in September 2024. This represents a 21% YoY decline.
Despite strong offerings and a wide range of products, logistical constraints in the last part of the month and intense competition in the SUV space contributed to the shortfall. However, Navratri retail figures suggest that demand remains robust, and dispatches are likely to normalize in the coming months.
Vans and Light Commercial Vehicles
The Eeco van sold 10,035 units, a decline from 11,908 units in the same month last year. Meanwhile, the Super Carry LCV posted sales of 2,891 units, slightly lower than 3,099 units in September 2024.
These figures indicate stability in the small commercial vehicle segment, though growth opportunities may be limited compared to SUVs and compact cars.
Sales to Other OEMs
Maruti Suzuki also supplied 11,750 units to other OEMs, up from 8,938 units last year. This reflects the company’s role as a manufacturing partner, producing vehicles that are rebadged and sold by partners such as Toyota (e.g., Baleno → Glanza, Grand Vitara → Hyryder, Ertiga → Rumion).under their own names.
Exports: Record-Breaking Performance
Exports emerged as the biggest highlight in September 2025. Maruti Suzuki shipped 42,204 units, an all-time monthly high and a 52% YoY growth over the 27,728 units exported in September 2024.
With YTD exports at 207,459 units, up from 148,276 units in FY25, Maruti Suzuki has firmly established itself as a major exporter in the Indian auto industry. The company’s global reach, particularly in Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia, is expanding steadily.
Festive Season and GST 2.0 Boost
The rollout of GST 2.0 reforms played a pivotal role in improving buyer sentiment, making cars more affordable across segments. Combined with the festive buzz of Navratri, Maruti Suzuki delivered an impressive 165,000 vehicles in just the first eight days of the festival period.
This underscores the strength of consumer demand and highlights the company’s ability to leverage festive occasions to maximize retail volumes.
Management Outlook
Maruti Suzuki acknowledged that while September’s domestic wholesale numbers were impacted by logistical constraints toward the end of the month, the strong retail performance during Navratri shows that customer demand is healthy. The company is optimistic that the festive season and policy support will sustain momentum in the coming months.
Motors77 Analysis
Maruti Suzuki’s September 2025 sales performance reflects both strengths and challenges. On the positive side, the company delivered record exports, saw its compact car lineup thrive, and achieved historic festive retails. However, the decline in utility vehicles and entry-level mini cars highlights shifting market dynamics and intensifying competition.
The big picture is clear: Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate Indian passenger vehicle sales, but its growth strategy will increasingly rely on exports, compact cars, and new SUV models. With festive demand still strong and GST 2.0 providing added affordability, the coming quarter will be crucial in consolidating its leadership.
