Unbelievable but it’s true that Maruti sold 180077 cars last month i.e. May 2025. This comes out to be 4.034 Cars every minute.
📊 Overall Maruti Cars Sales Summary – May 2025
| Sales Category | Units Sold | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total Sales | 180,077 | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Sales (incl. LCV) | 138,690 | ↓5.5 % |
| · Passenger Vehicles (PV) | 135,962 | ↓5.6 % |
| · Light Commercial Vehicles | 2,728 | Slight increase |
| Sales to Other OEMs | 10,168 | — |
| Exports | 31,219 | +~80 % |
Overall, Maruti sales increased by 3.2% year on year. However, what surprised everyone was the rise in export which comes out to about 80% year on year.
🚗 Segment wise Domestic PV Breakdown of Maruti Cars
| Segment | Units Sold | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Compact (Baleno, Swift, Dzire, Ignis, WagonR) | 61,502 | ↓9.8 % |
| Mini (Alto, S-Presso) | 6,776 | ↓31.5 % |
| Utility Vehicles (Brezza, Fronx, Ertiga, Grand Vitara) | 54,899 | +1.3 % |
| Vans (Eeco) | 12,327 | +12.5 % |
🧭 Key Insights – Maruti Cars
- Total performance is positive at +3.2%, primarily driven by a massive 80% surge in exports, offsetting domestic declines.
- Domestic PV sales dropped by 5.6%, impacted heavily in the mini and compact segments, including popular models like Alto, Baleno, and Swift.
- UV and van segments remained stable or grew, with utility vehicles (+1.3%) and Eeco vans (+12.5%) showing resilience.
- Exports lead the charge, with 31,219 units shipped abroad—a strategic move to hedge against domestic slowdown.
📈 Additional Context
- Maruti Suzuki maintained a dominant 38.9% share of the domestic PV market. However, down from 41.3% YoY.
- The domestic passenger vehicle segment was hit by higher costs, geopolitical tensions, and pre-monsoon caution in northern states.
- Maruti’s export-focused strategy is paying off, with plans to increase annual exports to 400,000 units in FY26.
✅ Summary
Maruti Suzuki hit a record 180,077 total sales in May 2025, driven by strong export performance. Domestically, compact and small segments softened, but UVs and vans held steady. The strategy focused on global markets is clearly cushioning against Indian market headwinds. Also, in the coming month the sales is expected to rise. This is due to better than expected monsoon expectancy and good performance in the Bharat NCAP testing.
In the coming articles we will look into the top cars sold by Maruti and other makers in May 2025.
FAQs:
How many cars Maruti sold in May 2025
Maruti sold a record 1,80,077 cars in the month of May 2025. Overall, the sales increased by 3.2% year-on-year. The major boost was provided by export which jumped about 80% year-on-year. Read more to understand the performance in details and future expectancy.
Do you know how many cars Maruti sells per minute?
Based on May 2025 sales data, it is found that Maruti sold a record 1,80,077 cars. This comes out to little over 4 cars sold every minute. Read more to know the factors contributing to this record sales by Maruti.
Which one is best selling car in India?
Based on latest sales figure, Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the best selling car in India. As per latest figure, Maruti sold about 18,000 Dzire units in the month of May 2025. The figure is expected to increase with Dzire securing Bharat NCAP 5 star safety rating.
