Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., India’s largest carmaker by market share, posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit squeezed by higher raw material prices. Shares fell.

Maruti's Q3 profitability was well maintained, despite pressure from higher discounts and marketing spends, with EBITDA margin decline quarter-on-quarter contained at 26 basis points to 11.6%, compared to 150 basis points decline seen at peer Hyundai.

Maruti Suzuki’s Made-in-India Jimny 5-Door has officially been unveiled in Japan, marking a significant milestone for the brand’s global presence. First showcased at Auto Expo 2023, the off-roader is exclusively built at Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram facility and stands as the company’s second most-exported model for FY 2024-25.

Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker by volumes, missed third-quarter profit expectations on Wednesday, hurt by higher discounts and a dip in small car sales. Following two years of rapid growth, Indian automakers faced pressure throughout much of 2024 due to weak demand for new cars and rising costs,

Maruti sold a total of 566,213 vehicles during the quarter, which was up 13% compared to the same period last year. Of these, 466,993 units were sold in the domestic market, up 8.74%. Exports at 99,220 units was up 38% and its highest-ever quarterly export numbers.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. 532500 shares rallied 1.10% to 12,122.90 Indian rupees Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the BSE SENSEX Index 1 rising 0.