Maruti Suzuki Sets New Export Record In June; Kia India Gears Up For EV Launch

Maruti Suzuki India achieved a historic milestone in June by registering its highest-ever monthly export figure, shipping 37,842 units abroad. This achievement highlights the company’s expanding global footprint.

In total, Maruti Suzuki sold 1,67,993 vehicles in June. Of these, 1,18,906 were domestic passenger vehicle sales — a decline compared to the 1,37,160 units sold in June 2024.

When factoring in deliveries to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), total domestic sales reached 1,30,151 units, falling from 1,48,195 units in the same month last year.

Despite the domestic slowdown, the company’s export performance surged.

Between April and June of FY26, Maruti Suzuki exported 96,972 units, significantly up from 70,560 units during the same quarter the previous year.

Breaking down sales by segment, mini and compact models – including the Alto, S-Presso, Swift, WagonR, and Baleno – totalled 60,591 units in June. Utility vehicle models such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, and Grand Vitara accounted for 47,947 units in domestic sales.

Meanwhile, Kia India reported continued momentum during the first half of 2025, dispatching 142,139 vehicles – a 12.7% increase over the same period last year.

The newly introduced Carens Clavis received encouraging feedback from customers, particularly for its comfort, features, and safety.

Kia India’s exports remained steady, with 11,813 vehicles shipped internationally during H1 2025.

Upcoming EV launch from Kia

Looking ahead, Kia will likely unveil its first Made-in-India electric vehicle this month, a move that aligns with the country’s evolving mobility landscape.

“With our first Made-in-India EV launching this month, we are diversifying our product portfolio, fortifying our long-term commitment to the evolving preferences of Indian customers,” stated Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer at Kia India.

“We are confident this launch will further increase our presence in the country’s fast-transforming mobility landscape,” Cho noted.

He further asserted, “Going forward, we remain optimistic about sustaining a healthy growth trajectory in the second half of the year.”

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