MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported its production figures for September 2026, showing a significant year-on-year increase. Total production reached 242,011 units, a 22% rise from 201,915 units in September 2025. Passenger vehicle production saw a substantial jump of 20%, from 198,316 units to 238,091 units. Utility vehicle production was particularly strong, increasing by 38% to 109,615 units from 79,496 units in the previous year. Light commercial vehicle production also grew by 9% to 3,920 units. This increase in production indicates strong demand and potentially robust sales for the company.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported total sales of 236,013 units in September 2026. This includes domestic sales of 185,252 units, sales to other OEMs amounting to 6,542 units, and exports of 44,219 units. The domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 181,838 units, with Mini, Compact, and Mid-Size cars contributing 91,887 units, Utility Vehicles at 78,911 units, and Vans at 11,040 units. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) sales were 3,414 units. For the fiscal year-to-date (April-September 2026), total sales reached 1,379,378 units.

Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, now amalgamated with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has received a penalty order of ₹149.64 million (₹14.96 Crore) from the Income Tax Authority. The penalty is under Section 270A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for FY 2022-23, related to certain additions/disallowances that are currently subjudice before appellate authorities. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd plans to file an appeal against this penalty order. The company stated that there is no major impact on its financial, operational, or other activities due to this order.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd announced a change in its management structure. Mr. Kazunari Yamaguchi has resigned as Whole-time Director, designated as Director (Production), effective September 30, 2026, following a withdrawal of nomination by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. He will continue as a Non-executive Director. Concurrently, the Board has appointed Mr. Sarada Prasana Nayak as Senior Management Personnel (SMP), designated as Head (Production and Production Engineering), effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Nayak brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, CAPEX programs, and project commissioning.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has provided an update regarding its ongoing matter with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The hearing, previously scheduled for September 28, 2026, has been adjourned to November 2, 2026. This adjournment is to allow for the continuation of arguments on behalf of the CCI. The company had initially disclosed this matter on July 30, 2026.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons. The window will be shut from October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the announcement of the financial results for the second quarter ending September 30, 2026. This measure is in line with the company's Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in Securities.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its Technology Strategy Briefing 2026, focusing on 'minimizing energy' and 'maximizing essential value' through 'Right Light Mobile Tech.' The strategy emphasizes a multi-pathway approach to vehicle development, tailoring products to regional needs based on power sources, infrastructure, and fuel conditions. This involves sharing new technologies developed in Japan with Maruti Suzuki for regional optimization and mass production. The company aims to achieve regional optimization with its multi-pathway policy, offering products suited to unique global circumstances.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commissioned its first pilot Green Hydrogen (GH₂) electrolyzer plant with a capacity of 300 kW at its Manesar facility in Haryana. The plant will produce green hydrogen by utilizing solar energy generated at the facility, which will then be blended with natural gas for use as process fuel in manufacturing operations. This initiative aligns with the Government of India's Green Hydrogen Mission and the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and reducing its carbon footprint. Maruti Suzuki plans to scale up this technology across its facilities and aims to reduce its manufacturing carbon emissions significantly by FY 2030-31.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched its Auto Green Mission, introducing automatic S-CNG variants for its popular Swift, Dzire, and Baleno models. These new models aim to offer the convenience of automatic transmission with superior fuel efficiency, targeting new-age customers. The Dzire automatic S-CNG boasts India's highest fuel efficiency for a sedan at 36.47 km/kg. The company has seen a significant 58% increase in S-CNG vehicle sales in Q1 FY27 and recorded its highest-ever monthly S-CNG sales in July. The new variants are powered by an advanced 1.2L engine with Auto Gear Shift (AMT) transmission, designed for comfortable city driving and fuel savings.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has seen its ESG score upgraded by Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited to 68 (Strong) for FY 2025-26, an increase from 63 in FY 2024-25. The company's core ESG score also rose to 64 from 57. Notably, Crisil prepared this rating independently based on publicly available data, and Maruti Suzuki did not engage their services for this assessment.