Maruti Suzuki has attained cumulative exports of 15 lakh (1.5 million) vehicles. These vehicles have been exported to over 100 countries including Europe, Latin America and Africa. Early this year, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which is manufactured exclusively in India became the first car to be exported from India to Japan.
The company started exports in 1987-88, when a number of small cars were sent to Hungary. Since then, exports have grown at a steady rate. Maruti Suzuki’s hatchback, the Zen, took the company to many new markets. Exports were also boosted by the Maruti 800 and also the A-Star. One of the more popular exports for Maruti has been the Alto which has clocked over 3.9 lakh sales cumulatively.
Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, Kenichi Ayukawa said: “We are happy to reach the 1.5 million milestone for our exports. Maruti Suzuki has consistently maintained a presence in international markets, regularly offering new products and reaching out to new countries. Our products like Zen, A-Star, Maruti 800 and Alto have made a mark overseas, including in the most competitive markets of Europe”.
He added: “Our premium hatchback Baleno, made exclusively in India, is the first car to be exported from India to Japan. It has become a symbol of the Make-in-India mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and taken India’s exports story to a new level”.
The popular destinations for exports for Maruti have been Sri Lanka, Chile, Philippines, Peru and Bolivia have been top markets.
Story: Sahej Patheja
