Sales of Maruti Suzuki vehicles increased by 3% in July 2025, with compact cars taking the lead, while sales of SUVs experienced a decrease.
In the dynamic world of automobiles, July 2025 saw a series of trends and insights that shaped the market. Here's a rundown of the key developments for some of the most popular models.
Mahindra Bolero
Despite a slight decline in Mahindra's market share due to price hikes and fierce competition, the Mahindra Bolero continues to hold its ground, particularly in rural areas. Specific sales figures for the Bolero in July 2025 were not readily available.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx, a relatively new model, is still making its mark on the market. Its impact in July 2025 might be evolving, with no specific sales data available.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti Suzuki as a whole reported a 4.5% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in retail volumes in July 2025, indicating a strong performance across its models. Specific sales figures for the Celerio were not detailed.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Grand Vitara, part of Maruti Suzuki's SUV lineup, has consistently seen demand. However, specific sales data for July 2025 was not provided.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco
The Eeco, a popular utility vehicle among commercial users, is likely to have seen a positive trend in July 2025, given Maruti's overall strong sales performance. Specific numbers are not available.
Nissan Magnite
The Nissan Magnite, a compact SUV, typically focuses on niche segments, and no specific data for July 2025 was provided.
Overall Market Trends
The Passenger Vehicles (PV) segment saw a 3.1% YoY growth in July 2025, with 3.55 lakh units sold. This growth was driven by improved model availability, attractive financing options, and pre-festive season demand.
Brand Performance
- Maruti Suzuki maintained its leadership position, with a 4.5% YoY increase. Models like the Dzire were particularly successful.
- Hyundai overtook Mahindra to claim the second spot in retail sales, thanks to eased supply constraints and a recovery in demand.
- Mahindra experienced a slight decline in market share, but its SUV lineup continues to show strength despite price hikes.
Key Factors Influencing Sales
- The uneven monsoon progress and the upcoming festive season have influenced sales dynamics, with brands adjusting their strategies accordingly.
- High inventory levels remain a concern for dealers, particularly in entry and mid-size car segments.
- The SUV segment continues to grow, but models like the Dzire have shown resilience against this trend.
- Sales in Maruti's utility vehicle portfolio in July 2025 were 52,773 units, down from 56,302 units in July 2024.
- Sales to other OEMs in July 2025 were 8,211 units.
- The Eeco van sold 12,341 units in July 2025, up from 11,916 units in July 2024.
- The Ciaz sedan reported just 173 units in July 2025, reflecting a persistent decline in the mid-size sedan segment.
- Sales of entry-level hatchbacks such as the Alto and S-Presso dropped to 6,822 units in July 2025.
- The overseas sales performance of Maruti Suzuki in July 2025 significantly contributed to the company's sales mix.
- Sales of passenger vehicles in the domestic market in July 2025 were 1,37,776 units.
- Maruti Suzuki's exports increased by 32% in July 2025, reaching 31,745 units compared to 23,985 units in the same month last year.
- In the April-July 2025 period, Maruti Suzuki's cumulative sales reached 7,08,387 units, slightly higher than the 6,96,909 units recorded in the same period last year.
- Sales in the compact segment in July 2025 were 65,667 units, up from 58,682 units in the same month last year.
- The Super Carry LCV contributed 2,794 units to the total sales in July 2025.
- Total sales in the domestic market for July 2025 were 1,48,781 units.
- In the automotive industry, finance trends indicate a rise in attractive financing options, contributing to a 3.1% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in the Passenger Vehicles (PV) segment in July 2025.
- Lifestyle preferences continue to influence the market, with the SUV segment growing and the Dzire model from Maruti Suzuki showing resilience against this trend.
- Despite a slight decline in market share, the transportation segment saw Maruti Suzuki maintain its leadership position in July 2025, driven by strong performances across models such as the Dzire and Eeco.
