Maruti Suzuki sales up 3 pc in July
The auto major sold a total of 1,75,041 units in the same month last year.
Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,37,776 units compared to 1,37,463 units in the year-ago month, a marginal growth, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 6,822 units against 9,960 units in July 2024.
Sales of compact cars, including Baleno, Dzire, Ignis, and Swift, increased to 65,667 units from 58,682 units a year ago.
Utility vehicles, consisting of Grand Vitara, Brezza, Ertiga and XL6, clocked sales of 52,773 units last month over 56,302 units in July last year.
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