Maruti Suzuki India Limited has started the 2026-27 financial year by shattering previous records, posting its highest-ever monthly sales volume. The automotive giant sold a total of 239,646 units in April 2026, marking a significant leap from the 179,791 units sold during the same month last year.
The company's performance was bolstered by an all-time high in domestic demand and a substantial surge in export volumes.
Domestic Performance: Passenger Cars and SUVs
Maruti Suzuki's total domestic passenger vehicle sales reached 187,704 units, a sharp increase from 138,704 units in April 2025. The growth was distributed across several key segments:
Passenger Cars: This segment saw a massive recovery, with sales reaching 96,725 units.
The Mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) experienced a dramatic resurgence, more than doubling to 16,066 units.
The Compact and Mid-Size segment (including popular models like Baleno, Swift, and Dzire) remained the volume driver with 80,659 units sold.
Utility Vehicles: Reflecting the ongoing market shift toward SUVs and MPVs, the utility segment (comprising the Brezza, Grand Vitara, Fronx, and the new e Vitara) grew to 77,892 units, up from 59,022 units in the previous year.
Vans: The Eeco continued its steady performance with 13,087 units sold.
Commercial Vehicles and OEM Supply
In the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) category, the Super Carry maintained a stable trajectory with 3,418 units sold. Additionally, sales to other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) accounted for 8,470 units, slightly down from the previous year's 9,827 units.
Maruti Suzuki's global footprint continues to expand rapidly. Total export sales for April 2026 stood at 40,054 units, representing a robust growth compared to the 27,911 units exported in April 2025.
When combining domestic sales, LCVs, OEM supplies, and exports, the total volume for the month reached an unprecedented 239,646 units. This record-breaking start to the fiscal year underscores Maruti Suzuki's dominant market position and its successful navigation of diverse consumer segments, from entry-level hatchbacks to premium utility vehicles and electric offerings.
Shares of Maruti Suzuki India Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 13312.85 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 13260.20. The total number of shares traded during the day was 105188 in over 17082 trades.
The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 13356.80 and intraday low of 12975.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 1372970226.00.