News for 'Maruti Suzuki India Ltd'

Strike at Maruti enters 5th day, no production at Manesar

Strike at Maruti enters 5th day, no production at Manesar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

"The Manesar plant remains captive in the hands of workers. There is no production possible there. Due to the impact of components from SPIL, production at Gurgaon will be even lower compared to yesterday," a Maruti Suzuki India spokesperson said.

Maruti to hike prices soon

Maruti to hike prices soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

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.

Strike at Maruti's Manesar plant enters 7th day

Strike at Maruti's Manesar plant enters 7th day

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The department had also said it would initiate action to derecognise the unions of SPIL and SMIPL.

Maruti gets second land parcel

Maruti gets second land parcel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

The auto major likely to start work for phase one of its Gujarat project within next three months.

Maruti to invest Rs 18k cr in Sonipat plant

Maruti to invest Rs 18k cr in Sonipat plant

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday said its new manufacturing facility in Haryana, the company's third in the state, would reach peak production capacity of 10 lakh units per annum in the next eight years entailing a total investment of Rs 18,000 crore. The new facility, which would come at a 800-acre site at IMT Kharkhoda in Sonipat district, will entail total investment of Rs 11,000 crore in the first phase with a production capacity of 2.5 lakh units per annum. The first set of vehicles are expected to roll out from the facility in 2025.

Hyundai Motor India gets Sebi nod to float IPO

Hyundai Motor India gets Sebi nod to float IPO

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, has received capital markets regulator Sebi's approval to float an initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with the development said on Wednesday. This development marks a significant milestone for the Indian industry, as it is the first automaker initial share-sale in over two decades, following Japanese automaker Maruti Suzuki's listing in 2003.

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has become the country's fifth most valuable auto firm by market valuation in its debut trade on Tuesday. Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, listed at Rs 1,931, reflecting a decline of 1.47 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,960 on the BSE earlier in the day. The stock slumped 7.80 per cent to Rs 1,807.05 during the day and finally ended at Rs 1,820.40 apiece, down 7.12 per cent.

Suzuki Swift: Maruti has big plans

Suzuki Swift: Maruti has big plans

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Maruti mulls CNG variants across all models

Maruti mulls CNG variants across all models

Rediff.com2 May 2011

After rolling out five compressed natural gas models last year, India's largest passenger car maker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, is mulling a CNG platform for all its makes.

Lessons from the Maruti violence

Lessons from the Maruti violence

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Under a new industrial relations deal, the worker's basic right to a living wage and decent working conditions, as well as the right of association and collective bargaining, must be respected and made effective.

Maruti's 'made-in-India' car to have Japan touch

Maruti's 'made-in-India' car to have Japan touch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The company has proposed to launch the 'made-in-India' car in the next three years. Given its nascent engineering strength, the Indian auto co is looking at existing platforms. The company will, therefore, save a fortune by not opting for a completely new car platform. Generally, the cost of developing a new platform constitutes a substantial part of the expenditure incurred on a new car's production.

Maruti stocks up 10% on plan to seek approval for Guj plant

Maruti stocks up 10% on plan to seek approval for Guj plant

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

After a strong opening, shares of the car-maker further zoomed 9.37 per cent to Rs 1,899.90 -- its 52-week high on the BSE.

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Speaking at the forum, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said, "Suzuki's future mission is to achieve carbon neutrality with small cars. "We will continue active investment in India to realise Self-reliant India (Atma-nirbhar Bharat)." Under the MoU, the company's wholly-owned arm Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (SMG) will invest Rs 7,300 crore for the construction of a plant for BEV batteries at a land neighboring to SMG's existing plant by 2026.

India has potential to become world's biggest car maker: Maruti

India has potential to become world's biggest car maker: Maruti

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Car exports from India have reached the levels of around six lakh units annually.

Haryana intervenes again to end Maruti standoff

Haryana intervenes again to end Maruti standoff

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Labour Minister Shiv Charan Lal Sharma visited Gurgaon on Wednesday to meet senior department officials to decide on the likely course of negotiations.

Maruti restarts exports to Europe after 4 yrs

Maruti restarts exports to Europe after 4 yrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has resumed its small car exports to Europe after four years and hopes to export about 150,000 cars in the 2010-11 fiscal, a top company official said here on Saturday.

Honda outshines Maruti with Amaze bookings

Honda outshines Maruti with Amaze bookings

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Amaze, Honda's first diesel car in India, has seen several buyers line up for test drives and dealers struggling to meet increasing demand.

Maruti's first Gujarat site faces land hurdle

Maruti's first Gujarat site faces land hurdle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

For a contiguous plot, the company may need to pay almost three times more for 40 acres at Hansalpur.

Motown in slow lane: Sales of top 3 automakers down

Motown in slow lane: Sales of top 3 automakers down

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported a decline in wholesales in September as the companies curtailed dispatches to dealers to reduce inventory build-up amid a decline in demand. Maruti Suzuki India reported a 4 per cent dip in total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales last month to 144,962 units compared to 150,812 units in the year-ago month. The auto major said sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, grew marginally to 10,363 units against 10,351 units in September 2023.

Maruti to donate Rs 1.56 cr to PM relief fund for Uttarakhand

Maruti to donate Rs 1.56 cr to PM relief fund for Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The company added that the employees have offered to donate a day's salary for the cause.

Faulty clutch: Maruti recalls 3,796 units of Ciaz

Faulty clutch: Maruti recalls 3,796 units of Ciaz

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

In April, MSI had recalled 1,03,311 units of its popular models -- Ertiga, Swift and DZire -- manufactured between November 12, 2013 and February 4, 2014 to replace faulty fuel filler neck.

Maruti to introspect on external affiliation to union

Maruti to introspect on external affiliation to union

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Hit by recurrent labour unrest at its Manesar unit in Haryana, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Thursday said the company would introspect on whether an affiliated union with a pro-business approach and mature leadership would benefit the company.

Maruti rolls out millionth Alto

Maruti rolls out millionth Alto

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Maruti has rolled out the millionth unit of Alto, since its launch in Sept 2000.

How Maruti plans to cut costs

How Maruti plans to cut costs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Will sign agreement with vendors to make sure indigenisation takes place within given timeframe.

Maruti to launch 'Beat The Heat' campaign

Maruti to launch 'Beat The Heat' campaign

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Under the campaign --'Beat The Heat', the company will also offer free top wash, TrueValue evaluation and exchange.

Khattar to retire as Maruti MD in December

Khattar to retire as Maruti MD in December

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Khattar's place will be taken by Shinzo Nakanishi, who is currently the chairman of MSIL. R C Bhargava, who is a director, has been named the new chairman.

Car industry's woes far from over, says Maruti chief

Car industry's woes far from over, says Maruti chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Some economists have said the industry's woes have shown signs of bottoming out.

Maruti offers discounts up to Rs 57,500

Maruti offers discounts up to Rs 57,500

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The company's best selling hatch Alto would come at a discount of Rs 24,500, while Wagon-R petrol and LPG would come cheaper by Rs 45,000 and Rs 24,500 respectively. A discount of Rs 48,000 is being offered on Zen Estilo. The discount being offered across various models also includes finance payouts and exchange bonus apart from the customer offer.

Maruti plans to export Alto 800 from December

Maruti plans to export Alto 800 from December

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Going all out to market the all new Alto 800, pricing the base variant of the new car lower than the outgoing model, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), today said it will start exporting the car from Gujarat's Mundra port from December this year. The first export market is likely to be Chile in South America.

Tata nod crucial to Maruti-Fiat diesel engine agreement

Tata nod crucial to Maruti-Fiat diesel engine agreement

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

MSIL, India's biggest car maker, said it was in advanced talks with Fiat to ink a diesel engine sourcing contract that would allow it to rapidly increase diesel model supplies into the market.

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts. Union Road Transport and Highways (RT&H) Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the SIAM delegation at Bharat Mandapam, where he addressed pressing issues in the automobile industry.

Maruti plans low-cost housing for 5,000 workers

Maruti plans low-cost housing for 5,000 workers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is planning to offer low-cost houses to its 5,000 employees, as it tries to walk the extra mile to improve relations with workers.

Maruti, Tata hunt for US, European car engineers

Maruti, Tata hunt for US, European car engineers

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Maruti has shortlisted 10 candidates so far. Tata Motors declined to give details, but confirmed it is looking at recruiting specialists for different functions of product development, given their research and development expansion plans in India. Both companies are looking at people with relevant knowhow on emission and safety norms in Europe and the US.

Maruti records highest ever sales in Nov

Maruti records highest ever sales in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Saturday reported a 24 per cent jump in its car sales in the domestic market during November at 65,216 units against 52,574 units in the corresponding month last year.

Maruti sales up 22% in April

Maruti sales up 22% in April

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Leading car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday reported a 22.37 per cent increase in domestic sales in April at 59,539 units as compared to 48,652 units in the same month last year.

Sensex falls below 73K on relentless FII selling

Sensex falls below 73K on relentless FII selling

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Nestle India, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Infosys, Asian Paints, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv and Sun Pharmaceuticals were among the laggards. State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, Zomato, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and Adani Ports were the gainers.

What Is Powering Mahindra's Bolero Run

What Is Powering Mahindra's Bolero Run

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Between January and August 2025, over 65,000 units of the Bolero were sold, making it the third-highest contributor to Mahindra's overall SUV sales. Bolero annually achieves sales of over 1 lakh units.

Maruti, Hyundai, Bajaj sales up in June

Maruti, Hyundai, Bajaj sales up in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The company said its domestic sales increased by 0.7 per cent at 56,411 units as against 56,000 units in June last year. It said the A2 segment, comprising Alto, Zen Estillo, Wagon R and Swift registered a marginal growth of 0.3 per cent at 37,767 units, against 37,646 units in the same month last year.

Cars and bikes: How they fared in June

Cars and bikes: How they fared in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors reported decline in sales during June this year.

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Monday stayed the Rs 200 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission on Maruti Suzuki but directed the car maker to deposit 10 per cent of the total amount within three weeks. The amount has to be deposited with the Registrar of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). A three-member NCLAT bench stayed the demand notice issued on October 27 to the car maker, subject to the condition of depositing 10 per cent of the penalty amount.