Maruti Suzuki October 2026 sales
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Maruti Suzuki has never dispatched this many cars in a month. Maruti Suzuki October 2026 sales came in at a record 2,76,120 units, 25% above last October, and the way that number is built tells you more than the headline.
Domestic sales grew about 20%. Exports grew 59%. The second figure is the one most buyers will miss.
Breaking Down the Record
According to Autocar Professional’s weekly wrap, passenger vehicle dispatches in the domestic market were 2,12,384, up from 1,76,318 last year. Exports reached 49,872, compared with 31,304 a year ago.
Maruti held about 42.5% of the market against Tata Motors at 73,894, Mahindra at 73,338 and Hyundai at 62,799. In other words, it sold nearly three times what Tata did. Our own October car sales overview shows the full ranking.
Why Exports Matter
Exports are no longer a side business. About one in five Maruti cars dispatched in October went overseas. That growth gives the company a cushion if Indian demand cools after the festive season.
It also means factory capacity is split. A car shipped abroad is a car not delivered to a buyer waiting in Jaipur or Nagpur, which brings us to the next point.
Waiting Lists and CNG
Maruti has about 2.45 lakh pending bookings and dealer inventory of just 12 days. That is a very lean stock. If you have not booked your car yet, popular models may have a waiting period of several weeks.
CNG is a big part of the story. About 87,000 CNG cars were sold, around 40% of domestic volume, and Maruti plans to expand CNG capacity from January 2027. With CNG making up four in ten domestic sales, that demand is clearly not going away. See our September Maruti sales analysis for how the trend built up.
The Profit Warning Nobody Mentions
Here is the catch. Maruti’s quarterly profit actually fell 27% to ₹2,415 crore even though net sales rose 26% to a record ₹50,616 crore. Raw material and component costs rose 48%.
Record volumes with falling profit tell you the company is working harder for each rupee. That is why price hikes are always a risk early next year.
What the Competition Looks Like
Maruti’s lead is wide, but rivals are not standing still. Tata Motors sold 73,894 units, up about 21%, and Mahindra sold 73,338 with record SUV dispatches. Hyundai posted 62,799 domestic units, a 16.7% rise. Kia set a record at 33,462.
The one weak spot among big names was Toyota, which fell nearly 27% year on year to 29,521. Toyota and Maruti share platforms and products, so Toyota’s drop while Maruti grows is worth watching. Our Tata vs Mahindra October report shows how close the race for second place has become.
Remember that Maruti’s 2.12 lakh domestic figure is dispatches to dealers, not retail. VAHAN registrations for Maruti in October were 2,11,444, which is almost the same number. That tells you stock is moving, not piling up, and it supports the claim that demand is real.
What This Means for Indian Buyers
If you plan to buy a Maruti, book now. With 12 days of dealer stock and long pending lists, waiting until January might cost you both delivery time and a price hike.
For a family of four in a city like Ahmedabad that runs 1,200 km a month, a CNG variant can save you thousands each month compared with petrol. Ask the dealer for the real on road number before deciding.
Final Verdict: Our Take
Maruti’s October proves its dominance, but also its weak spot. Demand is strong, supply is tight, and costs are eating margins.
Who should buy: families who want low running costs and the widest service network. Who should wait: buyers who can hold off for a better deal after the festive rush. Who should look elsewhere: people who want an EV or features Maruti does not offer in the price band.
How many cars did Maruti Suzuki sell in October 2026?
Maruti Suzuki October 2026 sales were 2,76,120 units including exports, up 25%. Domestic passenger vehicles were 2,12,384.
How much did Maruti’s exports grow in October 2026?
Exports rose 59% to 49,872 units from 31,304 a year earlier. That is about one fifth of its total dispatches.
Is there a waiting period for Maruti cars right now?
Maruti has roughly 2.45 lakh pending bookings, so popular models can have waiting periods of several weeks. Check your city and variant with a dealer.
Why did Maruti’s profit fall despite record sales?
Net profit fell 27% to ₹2,415 crore because raw material and component costs rose 48%. Sales value still hit a record ₹50,616 crore.
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