Maruti Suzuki CEO On CNG Potential, EV-Hybrid Plans

Maruti Suzuki's MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi speaking to BTTV's Chetan Bhutani shared insights on the brand’s strategy to meet growing demand, emphasizing flexibility in production to reduce customer wait times. Safety remains a core focus, with an emphasis on strict enforcement across the industry. With the government pushing for CNG availability nationwide, Takeuchi sees significant growth potential in the CNG segment, which already comprises 30% of Maruti’s market share. He also clarified that EVs and hybrids cater to different markets, and Maruti plans to offer products across CNG, hybrid, and EV segments. Despite industry challenges, he remains optimistic about a strong performance in H2 and reaffirmed Maruti Suzuki's commitment to retaining its leadership in the small car segment.