India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki has reported a significant dip in sales for June 2025, reflecting a challenging period for the domestic passenger vehicle market.
The company’s total sales (domestic + exports) stood at 1,67,993 units, marking a 6.3% year-on-year (YoY) decline from 1,79,228 units in June 2024 and a 6.7% month-on-month (MoM) drop from 1,80,949 units in May 2025.
Maruti Suzuki: Domestic Sales Take a Hit
Maruti’s domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales fell sharply to 1,18,906 units, down 13.3% YoY and 12.5% MoM. This translates to a volume loss of over 18,000 units YoY and 17,000 units MoM, highlighting a slowdown in consumer demand particularly in the entry-level and compact segments.
Segment-Wise Breakdown:
| Segment | June 2025 Sales | June 2024 Sales | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (Alto, S-Presso) | 6,414 units | 9,395 units | ▼ 31.7% |
| Compact (Baleno, Swift, WagonR, etc.) | 54,177 units | 64,049 units | ▼ 15.4% |
| Mid-size Sedan (Ciaz) | 1,028 units | 572 units | ▲ 79.7% |
| Utility Vehicles (Brezza, Fronx, etc.) | 47,947 units | 52,373 units | ▼ 8.4% |
| Vans (Eeco) | 9,340 units | 10,771 units | ▼ 13.3% |
Even the LCV segment (Super Carry) saw a marginal decline, while sales to other OEMs and exports were the only bright spots, registering 6.5% and 21.9% YoY growth, respectively.
Exports Hit Record High
Despite domestic headwinds, Maruti Suzuki’s exports surged to 37,842 units, up from 31,033 units in June 2024. This marks the company’s highest-ever monthly export figure, signaling a strategic pivot toward global markets to offset domestic stagnation.
Expert Insight: Affordability Crisis in Small Car Segment
According to Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki, the sharp decline in small car sales is a major concern. He noted:
“Historically, passenger vehicle sales used to grow at 1.5 times the GDP growth. But now, even after 6.5% GDP growth, the car market is nearly flattish. This is clearly an affordability issue.”
He further emphasized that since 2019, the entry-level price point in the industry has jumped by over 70%, largely due to stricter safety and emission regulations, leading to a 70% drop in small car sales.
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