Maruti Suzuki India August 2026 Production Rises 40%

Maruti Suzuki India Production Jumps 40% in August

Maruti Suzuki India August 2026 production reached 221,613 vehicles, rising 40% year on year from 158,202 units in August 2025, according to the company’s production filing with the stock exchanges. Total passenger vehicle production increased to 217,881 units during the month from 155,238 units a year earlier, representing a 40.4% increase. Light commercial vehicle production also recorded growth, rising 25.9% year on year to 3,732 units from 2,964 units. The production figures cover passenger vehicles and the Super Carry light commercial vehicle, highlighting broad-based manufacturing growth across the company’s major vehicle categories during August 2026.

Utility Vehicle Production Records Strongest Growth

Utility vehicle production delivered the highest growth among the major segments, increasing 67.1% year on year to 97,922 units in August 2026 from 58,587 units in August 2025. The category includes the Brezza, Ertiga, e Vitara, Fronx, Jimny, Victoris, XL6 and OEM models. The increase made utility vehicles a major contributor to the overall production expansion during the month. The strong year-on-year increase compares with the broader 40% growth in total vehicle production and reflects substantially higher output within one of the company’s largest passenger vehicle categories.

Passenger Car Output Increases 25.7%

Passenger car production increased 25.7% year on year to 107,400 units in August 2026. Within this category, output of compact models rose 28.4% to 97,510 units from the corresponding level a year earlier. The compact model group includes the Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, WagonR and OEM models. Production growth was also recorded in the company’s mini vehicle and van categories. Mini vehicle output, comprising the Alto and S-Presso, increased 4.3% year on year to 9,890 units, while Eeco van production rose 11.7% to 12,559 units.

August 2026 Production by Vehicle Category

The August production filing shows different growth rates across the major vehicle categories, with utility vehicles recording the strongest year-on-year increase. Total passenger vehicle output reached 217,881 units, while passenger car production stood at 107,400 units. Compact models accounted for 97,510 units, and utility vehicle production reached 97,922 units. Mini vehicles and vans recorded more moderate increases, while light commercial vehicle production rose 25.9% year on year. The figures provide a category-level view of the production performance reported by Maruti Suzuki India for August 2026.

Production Growth Across Major Segments

The company’s August 2026 production performance included significant increases across both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Total output at Maruti Suzuki India increased by 63,411 units compared with August 2025, while passenger vehicle production rose by 62,643 units. Utility vehicle output increased by 39,335 units, representing the largest absolute increase among the major segments identified in the filing. Passenger car production increased by 21,900 units, while light commercial vehicle output rose by 768 units. The production data covers vehicles manufactured by the company during August 2026 and includes OEM models within the specified categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Maruti Suzuki India’s total vehicle production in August 2026?
Maruti Suzuki India produced 221,613 vehicles in August 2026, representing a 40% increase from 158,202 units produced in August 2025. Passenger vehicle production accounted for 217,881 units, up 40.4% year on year, while light commercial vehicle production reached 3,732 units, an increase of 25.9%. Utility vehicle production recorded the strongest growth among major segments, rising 67.1% to 97,922 units. Passenger car production increased 25.7% to 107,400 units, while compact model output rose 28.4% to 97,510 units during the month.