The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, today launched a multi-purpose vehicle, Eeco, at an introductory price between Rs 2.59 lakh (Rs 259,000) and Rs 2.89 lakh (Rs 289,000).
The country's largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is planning to hike prices on rise in input costs.The company last raised prices in January 2009.
Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.
MSI said compact sedan Dzire Tour stood out as sales rose by over two-fold during the month under review to 3,370 units as against 1,299 in July 2014.