Maruti reclaims 43.1% share, ending six-year slide on SUV surge and Kharkhoda ramp

Maruti Suzuki regained passenger vehicle leadership in May with 43.1% market share, up 4.3pp YoY, as mini car volumes doubled to 16,275 units and UV sales jumped 44% to 79,267. Retail share hit 42.8% with channel stock trimmed to 17 days. New Kharkhoda plant adds 250,000 units of capacity ahead of mainstream launch.

— Filed Fri, 5 Jun, 2026, 19:07 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Maruti Suzuki regained market share to 43.1% in May after six years of decline, driven by doubled small car sales and 44% SUV growth, supported by new Kharkhoda capacity and an upcoming mainstream launch.