Maruti Suzuki
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| Full name | Maruti Suzuki |
| Company type | public |
| Founded | 24 February 1981 New Delhi, India
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Maruti Suzuki India Limitedis the Indian subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation. It is the largest automobile manufacturer in India, specialising in small cars.
History
[edit]Maruti Suzuki was established in February 1981 as Maruti Udyog Limited by the Government of India. The idea of producing an affordable “people’s car” was first promoted in the 1970s under the leadership of Sanjay Gandhi. After initial setbacks and government intervention, the company entered a joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1982, marking the first major Japanese automotive investment in India.
Production officially began in 1983 at the Gurugram plant with the launch of the iconic Maruti 800, which quickly became India’s most popular small car. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, the company introduced several successful models and expanded manufacturing capacity. Following India’s economic liberalization in 1991, Suzuki gradually increased its ownership stake, eventually becoming the majority shareholder.
In 2003, Maruti Udyog was listed on Indian stock exchanges, and by 2007 the Government of India sold its remaining stake to Suzuki, renaming the company Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Over the decades, the company has grown into India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, consistently holding a dominant market share and expanding into exports and new vehicle technologies.
Operations
[edit]Maruti Suzuki operates major manufacturing facilities in Gurugram and Manesar (Haryana) and Gujarat, with a combined annual production capacity exceeding two million vehicles. The company maintains one of India’s largest automobile sales and service networks, including Arena and Nexa dealerships across thousands of cities. It produces hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, vans, and electric vehicles while also offering finance, insurance, fleet management, and driving school services to support its automotive ecosystem.
Business career
[edit]Maruti Suzuki has built a strong business career as India’s leading automobile brand, known especially for affordable and fuel-efficient small cars. The company has consistently maintained a market share of over 40% in the passenger vehicle segment. It has expanded through strategic partnerships, capacity expansions, product diversification, and dealership innovation such as Nexa for premium vehicles. Despite facing labor disputes, safety criticisms, and regulatory challenges, Maruti Suzuki has sustained growth and remains Suzuki’s largest subsidiary globally.
Ideology
[edit]Maruti Suzuki’s ideology centers on affordability, fuel efficiency, reliability, and large-scale accessibility for Indian consumers. The company emphasizes mass mobility, cost competitiveness, and widespread service availability. In recent years, it has also focused on improving vehicle safety standards, reducing emissions, promoting CNG and electric vehicles, and strengthening customer trust while adapting to evolving environmental and regulatory expectations.
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