Big achievement! Maruti Suzuki becomes only Indian car company to cross this whopping landmark

Passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki India has announced that it has reached a key milestone of whopping 20 million passenger vehicle cumulative sales in the Indian market. "This achievement makes Maruti Suzuki the only company in India to cross the landmark figure. The sales achievement is a testament to the faith of millions of customers in Maruti Suzuki’s products," Maruti Suzuki said.

"Maruti Suzuki accomplished this landmark number in less than 37 years of selling its first car in December 1983. While the Company succeeded in realizing the milestone of 10 million vehicle sales in close to 29 years, the next 10 million passenger vehicles were sold in a record time of 8 years," the statement added.

Maruti 800 car was rolled out on 14th December 1983.

Commenting on achieving the big feat, and thanking customers for choosing Maruti Suzuki vehicles as their preferred car, Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “We are overwhelmed with this new record. Achieving this milestone is a great accomplishment for Maruti Suzuki, as well as our suppliers and dealer partners. We are thankful for immense trust placed in us by the customers, long lasting partnerships with our stakeholders as well as the support extended by the Government. Maruti Suzuki was incorporated with a mission to put India on wheels. A mission where every Indian family could fulfil its dream of owning a car, which we continue to work towards.”

Ayukawa adds, “We are committed to bring value to the lives of our customers and delight them through our global technologies, and emphasis on safety and superior quality. This is complemented by an extensive sales and after sales service network. While Maruti Suzuki continues to contribute to the Indian economy and create employment opportunities across the value chain, the Company is committed to give back to the society. Maruti Suzuki continuously invests in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the areas of community development (health, education, water & sanitation, infrastructure), road safety and skill development.”