New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in October 2026, with total volumes reaching 2,76,120 units, marking a 25% increase compared with 2,20,894 units sold in October 2025. The record performance was supported by strong domestic demand, growth in utility vehicle sales and a sharp rise in exports.

The country’s largest carmaker also registered its highest-ever domestic sales, including sales to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), at 2,26,248 units. This represented a growth of 19.3% compared with 1,89,590 units in the corresponding month last year.

The company’s total October sales comprised 2,16,789 units in domestic sales, 9,459 units supplied to other OEMs and 49,872 units exported to international markets.

Utility vehicle sales rise 26%

Utility vehicles continued to be a major contributor to Maruti Suzuki’s domestic passenger vehicle sales. The segment recorded sales of 97,787 units in October 2026, compared with 77,571 units in October 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 26%.

The utility vehicle portfolio includes models such as the Brezza, Ertiga, e Vitara, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris and XL6.

The growth reflects the company’s strong presence in the SUV and multi-purpose vehicle segments, which have become important contributors to its overall passenger vehicle volumes.

Passenger car sales cross one lakh units

Maruti Suzuki sold 1,00,877 passenger cars in October, recording an 18.4% increase over the 85,210 units sold in the same month last year.

The passenger car category includes popular models such as the Alto, Baleno, Celerio, Ciaz, Dzire, Ignis, S-Presso, Swift and WagonR.

Meanwhile, the Eeco van recorded sales of 13,720 units, compared with 13,537 units in October 2025, showing a marginal increase.

In the light commercial vehicle segment, the Super Carry registered sales of 4,405 units during the month, slightly higher than the 4,357 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

Exports surge by 59.3%

Exports emerged as one of the strongest growth areas for Maruti Suzuki in October. The company shipped 49,872 vehicles to overseas markets, compared with 31,304 units in October 2025, registering a year-on-year increase of 59.3%.

The rise in exports contributed significantly to the company’s record overall monthly sales. Maruti Suzuki has been expanding its international presence while continuing to strengthen its domestic vehicle portfolio.

Sales to other OEMs also increased to 9,459 units from 8,915 units in October 2025.

April-October sales register 27.4% growth

Maruti Suzuki’s cumulative performance during the first seven months of the 2026-27 financial year also showed strong growth.

Between April and October 2026, the company recorded total sales of 16,55,498 units, compared with 12,99,629 units during the corresponding period of the previous financial year. This represented an increase of 27.4%.

Domestic sales, including supplies to other OEMs, stood at 13,72,771 units, while exports reached 2,82,727 units during the seven-month period.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales during April-October stood at 12,92,624 units, compared with 9,71,764 units in the same period last year.

Within this category, passenger car sales reached 6,51,971 units, while utility vehicle sales stood at 5,53,479 units. Van sales totalled 87,174 units.

The October milestone marks a significant achievement for Maruti Suzuki, with record monthly volumes across its overall sales and domestic business. Strong utility vehicle demand and higher exports were among the key contributors to the company’s performance.