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Maruti Suzuki Projects Indian Auto Market to 6.1-6.3 Million Units by FY2030-31
8/9/2026, 10:08:54 PM
Core Event
Maruti Suzuki India Limited projects total passenger-vehicle sales in India will reach 6.1 million to 6.3 million units per year by FY 2030-31. The outlook rests on a revival of the small-car segment, continued strength of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and a series of capacity-expansion and clean-energy initiatives announced by the company.
Background & Context
In recent years the market shifted from small cars toward SUVs, prompting Maruti to re-evaluate its production strategy and make new lines more flexible.
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Projected industry size FY 2030-31 | 6.1 – 6.3 million units | Bhargava’s shareholder address |
| FY 2025-26 total sales (Maruti) | 24.22 lakh vehicles | Maruti’s annual report |
| FY 2025-26 exports | 4.47 lakh vehicles | Maruti’s annual report |
| Small-car sales growth H2 FY 26 | +17 % | Company data |
| Small-car sales growth Q1 FY 27 | +35 % | Company data |
| Overall sales growth Q1 FY 27 | +38 % (vs. industry +28 %) | Company data |
| Pending bookings end March 2026 | ~1.9 lakh units | Company data |
| New Sanand plant investment | Rs 35,000 crore; 1 million-unit capacity | Company announcement |
| Total installed capacity FY 2027 | 2.9 million units | Company announcement |
| Total installed capacity FY 2031 | 3.65 million units | Company announcement |
| Additional capacity FY 2026-27 | 500,000 units | Takeuchi’s statement |
| Price increase (effective Aug 2026) | Up to Rs 30,000 across models | Company notice |
| Biogas plant investment | Rs 561 crore for four plants | Board approval |
| Final dividend record date | 7 August 2026 (INR140 per share) | Shareholder filing |
Official Statements & Responses
He highlighted the company’s “clean-energy strategy,” noting that biogas could cut dependence on imported compressed natural gas and support India’s net-zero goals. He described the current momentum as placing the automaker at an “inflection point” with multiple growth engines moving simultaneously.
What’s Next
- Capacity expansion: Construction of the Sanand plant in Gujarat is underway, adding 1 million units of annual capacity. Combined with expansions at Kharkhoda and Hansalpur, total installed capacity should reach 2.9 million units by FY 2027 and 3.65 million units by FY 2031.
- Product pipeline: Maruti aims to introduce five new SUV models within the next five to six years.
- Pricing strategy: A price hike of up to INR30,000 across the model range took effect in August 2026 to offset rising raw-material costs.
- Clean-energy rollout: The Rs 561 crore investment will fund the first phase of four biogas plants, with pilot operations expected soon.
- Financial monitoring: Investors will watch quarterly results for signs that the price increases are protecting operating margins, especially as net profit fell 9-11 % in Q1 FY 27 despite a 36 % revenue jump.
