November 2021 Auto Sales: Maruti Suzuki India reports 9% dip

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported 9 per cent decline in total sales at 1,39,184 units in November with electronic components shortage impacting production.

The company had sold a total of 1,53,223 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement.

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Total domestic sales were down 18 per cent at 1,17,791 units last month as compared to 1,44,219 units in November 2020.

"The shortage of electronic components had a minor impact on the production of vehicles during the month. The shortage primarily affected the production of vehicles sold in the domestic market. The company took all possible measures to minimise the impact," the MSIL said.

The mini segment comprising Alto and S-Presso clocked 17,473 units as against 22,339 units in the same month last year.

Sales of compact cars consisting of Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, TourS and WagonR were at 57,019 units as against 76,630 units in the year-ago month.

Mid-sized sedan Ciaz clocked 1,089 units last month as compared to 1,870 units in November 2020, the company said.

However, sales of utility vehicles including Ertiga, Gypsy, S-Cross, Vitara Brezza and XL6 were higher at 24,574 units as against 23,753 units in the same month last year, it added.

The company said sales of its van Eeco were lower at 9,571 units as compared to 11,183 units in the year-ago month.

On the other hand, sales of light commercial vehicle Super Carry was higher at 3,291 units as against 3,181 units in November 2020.

Maruti Suzuki India said its total exports last month were higher at 21,393 units as compared to 9,004 units in November 2020.