News for 'Suzuki India'

Maruti launches new SX4 at Rs 7.38 lakh

Maruti launches new SX4 at Rs 7.38 lakh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The new SX4 comes with many features including an all new touch-screen audio with integrated navigation with Bluetooth.

Success story of the amazing Maruti Swift

Success story of the amazing Maruti Swift

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Small car wizard, Maruti Suzuki's supremacy goes back to the year 1983 when the carmaker started its innings in India.

June: Auto companies post mixed results

June: Auto companies post mixed results

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

In June, MSI recorded domestic sales at 83,531 units, compared to 70,020 units in the year-ago period, registering a rise of 19.30 per cent.

TCS, HUL, ITC, Infy add Rs 35k cr to their m-cap

TCS, HUL, ITC, Infy add Rs 35k cr to their m-cap

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

While Tata Consultancy Services, HUL, ITC and Infosys saw a rise in their market capitalisation (m-cap) for the week ended Friday, RIL, HDFC Bank, HDFC, Maruti Suzuki India, SBI and Kotak Mahindra Bank suffered losses.

India's entry-level cars lose steam as buyers wait it out in inflation

India's entry-level cars lose steam as buyers wait it out in inflation

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The economy segment of India's car market is unlikely to revive soon term as inflation and prices prompt buyers to defer purchases. The share of entry-level cars in the passenger vehicle market dropped to the lowest in seven years at the end of the Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22). A recovery in the segment will be largely driven by the overall economic growth, improvement in income levels, and easing of semiconductor shortage, say carmakers and analysts.

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) - the market leader in small cars - is eyeing the top spot in the sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment within a year - with a 33 per cent share of the pie. The company has been selling two SUVs - the Brezza and the Grand Vitara - and will start deliveries of the Jimny and the Fronx from March-end, and has set a target of growing its share from the current 11.5 per cent of the SUV market to 33 per cent by the end of 2023-24. The SUV segment is roughly about 42 per cent of the total passenger vehicle market, or around 1.3 million units.

IBM India joins chorus on moonlighting; calls it unethical

IBM India joins chorus on moonlighting; calls it unethical

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Global tech major IBM, which employs over a lakh individuals in India, on Wednesday termed moonlighting an unethical practice. Moonlighting, the practice of taking up secondary jobs after the regular work hours, has been highlighted by many tech companies of late. IBM's managing director for India and South Asia, Sandip Patel said, at the time of joining, the company's employees sign an agreement saying they will be working only for IBM.

Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to invest around Rs 18,000 crore on a new manufacturing facility in Haryana, as per a top company official. The new plant would replace the company's Gurugram-based facility and is expected to have an installed production capacity of 7.5-10 lakh units per annum. While confirming the Rs 18,000 crore investment plan, MSI chairman RC Bhargava told PTI that the company had always planned to shift the Gurugram facility to a nearby location.

Auto Expo 2014: Maruti launches 'Celerio' at Rs 4.96 lakh

Auto Expo 2014: Maruti launches 'Celerio' at Rs 4.96 lakh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Aimed at strengthening its position in the compact car segment, country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday launched 'Celerio', priced between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 4.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Auto sales skid on supply chain woes; Tata Motors, M&M buck trend

Auto sales skid on supply chain woes; Tata Motors, M&M buck trend

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai witnessed a double-digit drop in sales in October on account of the global semiconductor shortage impacting production. Kia India, Honda Cars and MG Motor also saw a fall in dispatches last month as compared with October 2020. However, companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Nissan and Skoda managed to post positive numbers last month despite the supply chain challenges.

Youth of the Year contest

Youth of the Year contest

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Maruti Suzuki along with Dun & Bradstreet announced the launch of Colors of Youth 2011, a national level talent search competition for students pursuing professional courses in the country. Read on for details.

Maruti to cut cost; be at par with Suzuki

Maruti to cut cost; be at par with Suzuki

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Maruti Udyog Ltd is set to embark on an aggressive cost cutting drive and improve operating efficiencies to bring itself at par with auto major Suzuki's manufacturing facility in Kosai, Japan.\n\n

Maruti launches limited edition of Estilo

Maruti launches limited edition of Estilo

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The added new features in the car include leather seat covers, double-din sound system with USB, dual tone interiors, body graphics, full wheel covers and beige parcel tray.

Maruti employee costs remain lowest among car makers

Maruti employee costs remain lowest among car makers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

According to estimates available with industry experts, the wage bill of Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest car maker, is expected to increase by Rs 65-70 crore (Rs 650-700 million) after the increments.

Maruti's Manesar workers demand 5-fold rise in basic pay

Maruti's Manesar workers demand 5-fold rise in basic pay

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

According to sources close to the development, the newly formed body -- Maruti Suzuki Workers' Union -- has submitted a list of about 20 demands to the management for consideration while finalising the three-year wage settlement agreement.

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 20,000 from January to offset rising costs.

'Maruti to continue investment in Haryana'

'Maruti to continue investment in Haryana'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Addressing shareholders at the 31st annual general meeting, which started after observing a minute's silence in memory of slain general manager Awanish Kumar Dev, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said that security cover at Manesar plant will continue till its staff feels secure.

Farmers plan to serve 'stop work' notice to Maruti

Farmers plan to serve 'stop work' notice to Maruti

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A draft notice has been prepared and villagers are deliberating on the issue and taking legal counsel.

Trade bodies show support for Maruti workers

Trade bodies show support for Maruti workers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Expressing solidarity with agitating Maruti Suzuki workers, about a hundred protesters from various trade unions staged a demonstration outside Haryana Bhawan on Thursday, seeking the government's intervention for reversing the suspension and dismissal of workers by MSI.

Car sales: The winners and losers in January

Car sales: The winners and losers in January

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Saturday reported 10.3 per cent decline in total sales in January at 1,02,416 units as against 1,14,205 units in the same month last year.

New Maruti Swift to be more fuel-efficient

New Maruti Swift to be more fuel-efficient

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The new Swift, which the country's biggest car maker -- Maruti Suzuki India Ltd -- plans to launch next month, is more fuel-efficient. It will come with 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel variants.

Lockout costs Rs 600 cr: Joint probe into Maruti riot

Lockout costs Rs 600 cr: Joint probe into Maruti riot

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Haryana government has agreed to appoint a special prosecutor, K T S Tulsi, to frame charges against those identified in connection with the incident.

Hybrid Vehicles May Race Ahead

Hybrid Vehicles May Race Ahead

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Hybrids have helped Maruti acquire leadership in SUVs, a segment that was never its forte. Toyota has also risen with the hybrid tide to clock its highest-ever annual sales in 2023.

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The petrol variant of the Celerio VXi is available for Rs 4.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

New cars for old boost Maruti's sales

New cars for old boost Maruti's sales

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Country's largest car maker draws nearly half of its sales from exchange programmes, rural focus.

Maruti to launch 1 SUV every 6 months till 2023

Maruti to launch 1 SUV every 6 months till 2023

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

First off the block will be a new multi-purpose vehicle which is being co-developed with Toyota - Suzuki's alliance partner. The model will also wear a Toyota badge.

Maruti vendors yet to approach Gujarat govt for land

Maruti vendors yet to approach Gujarat govt for land

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Maruti was allotted around 640 acres of land at Hansalpur which lies nestled between Mehsana district and the Sanand-Viramgam area.

Maruti to launch Ertiga to take on Toyota's Innova

Maruti to launch Ertiga to take on Toyota's Innova

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

With 25 per cent sales growth in the multi-utility vehicle segment, other car makers rushing in, too.

Maruti rolls out millionth car this year

Maruti rolls out millionth car this year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Maruti Suzuki Motor Corp on Tuesday rolled out its millionth baby, a dazzling red Swift from its plant here.

Maruti's Manesar plant resumes partial production, strike on

Maruti's Manesar plant resumes partial production, strike on

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

The company also said production at its main plant at Gurgaon has been resumed after a two-day closure last week due to component supply constraints from Suzuki Powertrain India Ptd.

Budget 2012: Maruti, Honda, M&M to raise vehicle prices

Budget 2012: Maruti, Honda, M&M to raise vehicle prices

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday announced raising of excise duty to 12 per cent from 10 per cent at present.

Maruti gets 6000 pre-launch bookings for new Alto 800

Maruti gets 6000 pre-launch bookings for new Alto 800

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

The numbers are in sharp contrast to the demand the company's premium hatchback Maruti Suzuki Swift had seen.

Maruti CEO's pay among lowest for private Sensex cos

Maruti CEO's pay among lowest for private Sensex cos

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Shinzo Nakanishi had a total pay package of Rs 2.8 crore (Rs 28 million) last fiscal ended March 31, 2012, slightly higher than Rs 2.4 crore (Rs 24 million) in the previous year, as per Maruti Suzuki's latest annual report for 2011-12.

Maruti to invest $1.8 billion

Maruti to invest $1.8 billion

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

India's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday announced a fresh investment of US $1.8 billion to achieve its target of producing one million cars by 2010-11. The bulk of Maruti's fresh investment will be in a research and development facility, for which the company has applied to the Haryana government for 500 acres of land near Manesar.

Maruti, General Motors hike prices by up to Rs 17,000

Maruti, General Motors hike prices by up to Rs 17,000

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Maruti Suzuki India has hiked prices of its vehicles across all models, except the entry level sedan DZire, by up to 3.4 per cent.

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars are less attractive

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars are less attractive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Several carmakers, including car market leader Maruti Suzuki India pulled the plug on diesel models citing higher costs for BSVI variants leaving buyers with limited options.

Buying a Maruti? Be prepared to pay more

Buying a Maruti? Be prepared to pay more

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

MSI in January increased prices by up to Rs 31,600.

Bhargava calls on managements to cut expenditure on themselves amid pandemic

Bhargava calls on managements to cut expenditure on themselves amid pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Company managements need to "curtail the kind of expenditures on themselves personally" with the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the need to build internal resources with a frugal style of functioning, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said on Tuesday. Addressing shareholders in the company's annual general meeting held virtually, he also termed as "a good development for the whole of industry" recent shareholder actions that did not approve expenditures by management on themselves, without specifying details. In the wake of the pandemic, building internal resources has to become a priority of industry and companies.

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Auto makers step up efforts export cars and offset adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.

Maruti may not de-recognise union

Maruti may not de-recognise union

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

In what seems to be a softening of stance, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has decided not to take any immediate steps to de-recognise the newly instituted Maruti Suzuki Workers' Union (MSWU) of the Manesar unit.