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Board approved acquisition of Suzuki Motor Gujarat shares from SMC, to be completed within FY24 at net book value.
Maruti · forward-looking guidance across the available source record.
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Board approved acquisition of Suzuki Motor Gujarat shares from SMC, to be completed within FY24 at net book value.
Production capacity to double from current levels, with 1 million capacity at Kharkhoda and additional 1 million under study.
EV manufacturing facility at SMG will be part of MSIL; launch expected in FY25.
Management reiterated that 300,000 export units is achievable for the full year, with growth in Middle East and Latin America.
Management guided for 600,000 CNG vehicle sales in FY25, with Q1 achieving slightly less than 150,000 units.
Maruti plans to launch six electric vehicle models by 2031, with the first EV to be displayed at Auto Expo in January 2025.
The company aims to expand from 18 to 28 models by 2030-31, adding at least 10 new models.
Maruti will launch two SUVs this fiscal year, one electric and one ICE, targeting the growing SUV segment (55% of industry).
The company will dispatch EVs to about 100 markets globally, including Europe and Japan, within this financial year.
Plans to scale solar generation capacity from 78.2 MW to 319 MW by FY31, targeting 85% renewable electricity share.
Aims to increase rail dispatch share from 24.3% in FY25 to 35% by FY31, leveraging in-plant railway sidings.
Management plans a threefold increase in export volumes from current levels to about 750,000-800,000 units by 2030-31.
Capital expenditure for the current fiscal year is expected to exceed INR 8,000 crore.
Management expressed commitment to gradually recover market share to the 50% mark over time.
Management expects retail sales to grow 3-4% for FY25, with April-October already at 3.9%.
The new 300,000-unit capacity plant in Kharkhoda is on track to be commissioned by end of this financial year.
The first EV (e-SUV) will be launched at Bharat Mobility Global Expo, featuring a ~60 kWh battery and high range.
Management plans to launch 5-6 EVs by the end of the decade, averaging one per year.
Management expects overall industry growth of about 6% year-on-year in the second half and beyond.
Given H1 exports of over 200,000 units, management expects to exceed the full-year export guidance of 400,000 units.
Global President announced eight more SUVs to be launched in India by the turn of the decade, excluding Victoris and eVITARA.
Management reiterated the goal of achieving 10% EBIT margin and 50% market share, as set by Suzuki Motor Corporation.
SIAM preliminary estimate for passenger vehicle industry in FY2024-25 is 4.3 million units, up from ~4.2 million expected in FY24.
First plant at Kharkhoda with 250,000 units annual capacity on track to start production in 2025.
Battery electric vehicle production to begin in 2024; mid-SUV segment product will be exported to developed markets.
Company plans to double annual production capacity to about 4 million by 2030-31, including Kharkhoda and Gujarat plants.
Management expects retail sales growth in Q4 to follow the 9-month trend of ~3.5%.
Small price increase announced to cover inflationary pressures.
The upcoming greenfield plant at Kharkhoda is expected to begin operations within Q4 FY25.
Production of the e VITARA EV will start soon, with ambition to become India's largest EV maker within the first year of production.
Kharkhoda second plant (April 2026) and Gujarat D-line (soon after) each add 250,000 units annual capacity.
On track to achieve the export guidance of 400,000 units for the current fiscal year.
Current CapEx run rate is about INR 10,000 crore annually; next year's budget to be finalized by March.
Management had given an initial sustainable volume growth figure of about 7%, to be reassessed in three months.
Management expects CNG volumes to grow from ~480,000 in FY24 to 600,000 in FY25, aided by resolved component supply and new capacity.
Exports are expected to increase from 283,000 in FY24 to about 300,000 in FY25, with diversified markets.
First plant at Kharkhoda with 250,000 units annual capacity is on track to be operational in 2025.
MOU signed for a new plant in Gujarat with potential 1 million units capacity and INR 35,000 crore investment, subject to land and board approval.
Management expects exports to grow by at least 20% in FY26, building on the 17.5% growth in FY25.
Maruti forecasts a modest 1-2% growth for the domestic PV industry in FY26, with the company aiming to outperform.
Plans to launch the e Vitara EV and another SUV in FY26, with e Vitara sales starting in H1.
Capital expenditure for FY26 is expected to be in the range of ₹8,000-9,000 crore, including SMG.
Management expects Maruti's domestic sales to grow by about 10% year-on-year in FY27, driven by new capacity and strong demand.
Kharkhoda Phase II (commissioned April 2026) and Hansalpur Line 4 (operational within FY27) each add 250,000 units, totaling 500,000 units of new capacity.
Capital expenditure for FY27 is planned at ₹14,000 crore, primarily for the two new plants.
Maruti aims to facilitate a network of over 100,000 charging points across India by 2030, in partnership with dealers and charge point operators.