Maruti Suzuki India has started the 2026-27 financial year on a strong note, with its market share increasing to 42 per cent in April, from 39 per cent in the previous financial year. Citing industry estimates, PTI reported that the gain of around three percentage points was driven by record monthly sales and strong demand across segments. The company posted its highest ever domestic sales of 1,91,122 units in April, surpassing its previous peak of 1,82,165 units recorded in December 2025. This performance played a key role in increasing its overall market share at the start of the new financial year. The growth was largely driven by the passenger vehicle segment, which saw sales rise to 96,725 units as against 68,244 units in April last year. Along with this, SUVs also contributed to the overall speed. The automaker recorded its highest ever SUV sales at 55,065 units during the month, marking a sharp growth of 141.6 percent year-on-year.
Entry-level and smaller cars also continued to show recovery. Models like Alto, S-Presso, Celerio and WagonR recorded a combined growth of 74.4 percent, reflecting renewed demand in the affordable segment. The broader passenger vehicle market also saw strong growth, with around 4.5 lakh units sold in April, up 27 per cent from 3.54 lakh units in the same period last year. This provided a favorable backdrop for the country’s largest automaker to further strengthen its leadership position.Stay connected with TOI Auto for the latest updates on the automotive sector and follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X.
