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Maruti Suzuki plans 7 SUV launches, 5M capacity expansion by 2031

India's largest automaker forecasts domestic market growth to 6.3 million units as SUVs and small cars drive expansion.

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Maruti Suzuki announced plans to launch 7 new SUVs over the next 5–6 years and add 5 lakh (500,000) units of manufacturing capacity. The company projects India's passenger vehicle market will grow to 6.3 million units by 2031, with SUVs and small cars as primary growth drivers.

  • Maruti Suzuki is launching 7 new SUVs over the next 5–6 years to capitalize on growing demand for SUVs in India.
  • The company is adding 5 lakh units of manufacturing capacity to support projected market growth.
  • India's passenger vehicle market is projected to reach 6.3 million units by 2031, with SUVs and small cars as primary growth drivers.

How it unfolded

  1. Event Maruti Suzuki announces 7-SUV expansion plan

    Maruti Suzuki announced plans to launch 7 new SUVs over the next 5–6 years and expand manufacturing capacity by 5 lakh units in response to projected market growth.

  2. Event Company projects India auto market at 6.3M units by 2031

    Maruti Suzuki forecasted that India's passenger vehicle market will reach 6.3 million units by 2031, with small cars and SUVs serving as the primary growth engines.

  3. Report Multiple outlets cover Maruti's growth strategy

    News agencies including Reuters, ANI News, The Economic Times, and Indian Television Dot Com reported on Maruti Suzuki's expansion plans and market outlook.