Auto Sales · India
By Khan Tabrez | 6 May 2026
Maruti Suzuki Sales FY 2025-26 vs FY 2024-25 – What
Changed and What Didn't
Posted by Ravi · May 6, 2026 · 5 min read
So Maruti Suzuki just dropped their full-year sales numbers
for FY 2025-26, and honestly, the numbers are pretty interesting. I went
through the whole table and thought, why not break it down in simple language,
because most of the news articles just throw numbers at you without really
explaining what it means.
So let's get into it.
Overall Numbers First
Maruti sold a total of 24,22,713 units in
FY26. Last year (FY25), that number was 22,34,266 units. So roughly
1.88 lakh more cars sold this year. That's around 8.4% growth, which is
honestly decent considering the overall market conditions.
Total Sales: FY26 → 24,22,713 units | FY25 →
22,34,266 units | Growth: ~8.4%
Mini Segment (Alto and S-Presso) – Not Looking Good
The mini segment includes Alto and S-Presso. These are
Maruti's most affordable cars. But the numbers here are going down. In FY26,
they sold 1,12,291 units compared to 1,25,770 units in
FY25. That's a drop of about 10,000+ units.
Honestly, I think people are now stretching their budget a
little more and buying compact cars instead of entry-level ones. Also, the used
car market is very strong right now, so first-time buyers are probably going
that route.
Compact Segment – The Real Hero
The new Swift looks really nice, and I think that helped a
lot. Dzire is also a very popular cab model, so that keeps its numbers stable
throughout the year.
|
Segment |
FY 2025-26 |
FY 2024-25 |
Change |
|
Mini (Alto, S-Presso) |
1,12,291 |
1,25,770 |
▼
10.7% |
|
Compact (Swift, Baleno, etc.) |
8,08,102 |
7,70,737 |
▲
4.8% |
|
Mid-Size (Ciaz) |
1,980 |
8,402 |
▼
76.5% |
|
Utility Vehicles |
7,60,987 |
7,20,186 |
▲
5.7% |
|
Vans (Eeco) |
1,39,769 |
1,35,672 |
▲
3% |
Ciaz – Basically Dead Now
Okay, this one is a bit sad if you're a sedan person. The
Ciaz sold just 1,980 units the whole year. Last year it was
8,402. That's a 76% drop in just one year. I mean, at this
point, it feels like Maruti is not even trying to sell it anymore. No new
variants, no marketing push, nothing.
SUVs have basically killed the mid-size sedan market in
India, and Ciaz is the biggest victim of that trend right now.
Utility Vehicles – Growing Every Year
Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara, Fronx, Jimny, Invicto, XL6,Victoris, and now even the e-Vitara. This segment went from 7,20,186 in
FY25 to 7,60,987 in FY26. Around 40,000 units of growth.
Fronx is doing really well from what I've seen. Grand Vitara also has good hybrid demand. The Jimny is a niche product, but it has a loyal fanbase. Overall, this segment is where the future of Maruti lies, honestly.
Eeco and Super Carry – Steady as Always
The Eeco van is that one product everyone forgets about, but
it just keeps selling. 1,39,769 units this year vs 1,35,672 last
year. Small businesses, school vans, ambulances – the Eeco serves all of these.
Very stable demand.
Super Carry (the mini truck thing) also grew from 34,492
to 38,575 units. That's about 11.8% growth. Logistics and delivery
businesses are growing fast, so this makes sense.
Exports – Biggest Surprise of the Year
This is the one number that really surprised me. Maruti
exported 4,47,774 units in FY26 compared to just 3,32,585 in
FY25. That is a 34.6% jump in exports in just one year. That's
huge.
Maruti is clearly pushing hard into African and Middle
Eastern markets. Makes sense because their cars are affordable and reliable,
which is exactly what buyers in those regions look for.
My Quick Take
Overall, FY26 was a good year for Maruti. The total number
is the highest ever. Exports are booming. SUVs are growing. But the entry-level
segment is shrinking, and sedans are almost gone. If you're thinking about
buying a Maruti right now, the compact and UV segment is clearly where they are
putting all their focus and attention.
Note - Data taken from Maruti Suzuki's official sales dispatch
table for FY 2025-26. All units are wholesale dispatches to dealers.
"Lakh" = 1,00,000 units.
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