Maruti Suzuki Sales Surge 12% in January, Exports Double

• Maruti Suzuki India reported a 12% year-on-year increase in total sales, reaching 2,36,963 units in January.
• Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches saw a marginal increase to 1,74,529 units.
• Sales of mini segment cars (Alto, S-Presso) rose slightly to 14,268 units.
• Compact car sales (Baleno, Dzire, Ignis, Swift) declined to 72,738 units.
• Utility vehicle sales (Grand Vitara, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6) surged to 75,609 units, and exports more than doubled to 51,020 units.

Why It Matters: Maruti Suzuki saw strong overall sales growth in January, driven by utility vehicles and a significant jump in exports.