Maruti Suzuki hits highest ever monthly sales in May 2026 with 2,42,688 units
- 1Maruti Suzuki sold 2,42,688 units in May 2026, its highest ever in a single month
- 2Domestic sales including LCV reached an all-time high of 1,93,535 units
- 3Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,90,337 units, up 40% year-on-year
May 2026 will be a date to remember in Maruti Suzuki's history books. The automaker sold a total of 2,42,688 units during the month, its highest ever monthly sales figure. And it did not stop there. Domestic sales, including Light Commercial Vehicles, also hit an all-time high of 1,93,535 units. The previous records have been reset, and both numbers are ones the company will point to for some time.
Total sales in May 2026 were up 34.8% compared to 1,80,077 units sold in May 2025, reflecting strong demand across both domestic and export channels. On the production side, Maruti manufactured 2,30,041 units during the month, up from 1,95,882 units in May 2025.
Maruti Suzuki May 2026 sales breakdown
| Category | Models | May 2026 | May 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (Passenger Cars) | Alto, S-Presso | 16,275 | 6,776 | +9,499 | +140.18% |
| Compact + Mid-Size | Baleno, Celerio, Ciaz, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, WagonR | 81,555 | 61,960 | +19,595 | +31.62% |
| Total Passenger Cars | 97,830 | 68,736 | +29,094 | +42.33% | |
| Utility Vehicles | Brezza, Ertiga, e Vitara, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris, XL6 | 79,267 | 54,899 | +24,368 | +44.39% |
| Vans | Eeco | 13,240 | 12,327 | +913 | +7.41% |
| Total Domestic PV | 1,90,337 | 1,35,962 | +54,375 | +39.99% | |
| LCV | Super Carry | 3,198 | 2,728 | +470 | +17.23% |
| Total Domestic (PV + LCV) | 1,93,535 | 1,38,690 | +54,845 | +39.54% | |
| Sales to Other OEM | 7,239 | 10,168 | -2,929 | -28.81% | |
| Total Domestic incl. OEM | 2,00,774 | 1,48,858 | +51,916 | +34.88% | |
| Total Export Sales | 41,914 | 31,219 | +10,695 | +34.26% | |
| Grand Total | 2,42,688 | 1,80,077 | +62,611 | +34.77% | |
The table above shows Maruti Suzuki's sales performance in May 2026 compared to May 2025. Most segments recorded healthy growth, with mini cars and utility vehicles posting the biggest gains. Exports also remained strong, while sales to other OEMs were the only category to decline year-on-year. Overall, Maruti Suzuki sold 2,42,688 vehicles in May 2026, up 34.77% from the same month last year.
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Maruti Suzuki sales in May 2026 rise on the back of SUV & utility vehicle performance
The utility vehicle segment was one of the most notable contributors to the record performance. Models including the Brezza, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Ertiga, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris, and XL6 together sold 79,267 units, a 44.4% increase over 54,899 units in May 2025. This is a clear reflection of the continued demand shift toward SUVs and MPVs in the Indian market, a trend Maruti has been riding effectively with a broadened lineup.
The compact and mid-size passenger car segment also held up well. Models like the Swift, Baleno, WagonR, Dzire, and others combined for 81,555 units, up from 61,960 units in May 2025. The mini car category, comprising the Alto and S-Presso, jumped to 16,275 units from just 6,776 units in May 2025, a near 2.4x jump that stands out.
Maruti Suzuki's exports and production also set new marks
Exports contributed 41,914 units in May 2026, a 34.3% rise over 31,219 units exported a year ago. The strong export momentum reflects growing demand for Maruti-made vehicles in international markets, particularly in regions where the company has been actively expanding its presence.
On the production side, Maruti manufactured a record 2,30,041 units during May 2026. Within this, passenger vehicles accounted for 2,26,100 units compared to 1,93,466 units in May 2025, and Light Commercial Vehicles added another 3,941 units. The utility vehicle production segment alone produced 98,694 units, up from 78,873 units last year.
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FY27 off to a strong start
The first two months of FY2026-27 (April to May 2026) show cumulative total sales of 4,82,334 units, compared to 3,59,868 units in the same period of FY25-26. Domestic PV sales in this period stood at 3,78,041 units, while exports added 81,968 units. With this kind of momentum in the opening months, Maruti is on course for a strong full financial year.
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