Slowdown Blues: Maruti Suzuki cuts production by 18% in May
Slow domestic demand hounding the Indian auto sector saw Maruti Suzuki, the biggest carmaker in India, slashing vehicle production for the fourth consecutive month in May

- Jun 10, 2019,
- Updated Jun 10, 2019 5:49 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki India has cut vehicle production for the fourth consecutive month in May, according to a regulatory filing. The largest car manufacturer in India has reduced its production by 18.1 per cent on an annual basis, manufacturing 1,51,188 units in May, including Super Carry LCV. Maruti Suzuki had produced 1,84,612 units in the corresponding month last year.
Barring the Super Carry LCV, Maruti Suzuki reduced production across all segments, including the popular compact and mini passenger vehicles. The company slashed production of passenger vehicles, including Alto, Swift and Dzire, by 18.88 per cent to 1,48,095 in May 2019 as compared to 1,82,571 units in May 2018.
M&M sales down 3% at Rs 45,421 units in May, exports decline 22%
Maruti Suzuki India has cut vehicle production for the fourth consecutive month in May, according to a regulatory filing. The largest car manufacturer in India has reduced its production by 18.1 per cent on an annual basis, manufacturing 1,51,188 units in May, including Super Carry LCV. Maruti Suzuki had produced 1,84,612 units in the corresponding month last year.
Barring the Super Carry LCV, Maruti Suzuki reduced production across all segments, including the popular compact and mini passenger vehicles. The company slashed production of passenger vehicles, including Alto, Swift and Dzire, by 18.88 per cent to 1,48,095 in May 2019 as compared to 1,82,571 units in May 2018.
M&M sales down 3% at Rs 45,421 units in May, exports decline 22%