The carmaker currently exports 17 models, including the recently-launched Grand Vitara, to nearly 100 countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.
By India Today Auto DeskMaruti Suzuki India today announced that it has reached the export milestone of 2.5 million units. The company started shipping vehicles to overseas markets in FY87.
The carmaker currently exports 17 models, including the recently-launched Grand Vitara, to nearly 100 countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.
While Maruti made a modest beginning in the export market despatching vehicles to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Nepal, the first big consignment of 500 cars was shipped to Hungary in September 1987.
Maruti was the largest exporter of passenger vehicles (PVs) from India in the calendar years 2021 and 2022 at 205,450 units and 263,068 units, respectively.
The handsome numbers were achieved on the back of the addition of more models and support from the parent firm, Suzuki Motor Corporation, which enabled Maruti to leverage a wider distribution network across the globe.
“The landmark export of 2.5 million vehicles stands as a testimony to India’s manufacturing prowess. This feat demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s resolute commitment to the government of India’s flagship Makein India initiative and furthering the government’s efforts to enhance vehicle exports. This was possible because of the strong support of our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, which not only provided strong technological support but also helped us leverage their vast global network to achieve this milestone,” Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India.
“Maruti Suzuki started exports way back in FY87. Since then, our vehicles have earned the acceptance and appreciation of global customers for their high quality, superior technology, reliability, performance, and affordability. Today, Maruti Suzuki stands strong as the number one exporter of PVs from India,” he added.
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