Maruti starts FY27 with a bang as record April sales jump over 33%

India’s largest carmaker, , kicked off the new financial year with its highest-ever monthly sales, helped by a sharp rebound in small car demand and continued strength in SUVs.

The company on Friday reported total sales of 239,646 units in April, up 33.29% from 179,791 units a year earlier.

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Domestic sales climbed to a record 191,122 units, compared with 142,053 units in April last year, surpassing the company’s previous domestic sales peak of 182,165 units recorded in December 2025.

“We are starting this year with a big bang. have contributed significantly to this growth,” Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales) Partho Banerjee told PTI.

Banerjee said demand for entry-level cars remained strong despite concerns in recent years over whether the segment had lost relevance in an increasingly SUV-driven market.

“With 153 per cent growth, it clearly shows that there is demand in the market and we are selling it,” he said, referring to the mini-car segment.

He added that demand momentum could continue unless a spike in petrol prices triggered by the West Asia conflict impacts consumer sentiment.

Sales of mini cars — comprising Alto and S-Presso — surged to 16,066 units in April from 6,332 units a year ago.

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The compact segment, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift and WagonR, rose to 80,659 units from 61,912 units in April 2025.

SUVs and utility vehicles also maintained strong traction. Sales of models such as Brezza, Ertiga, e , Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris and XL6 rose to 77,892 units, compared with 59,022 units in the year-ago period.

Light commercial vehicle Super Carry sales were marginally higher at 3,418 units versus 3,349 units last year. Exports jumped to 40,054 units last month from 27,911 units in April 2025, adding to the company’s record overall performance.