India's biggest carmaker reported a 5% increase in net profit for the quarter ended December 31, on account of cost reduction efforts, lower operating expenses, lower commodity prices and reduction in corporate tax rate, partially offset by higher sales promotion expenses and higher depreciation and lower fair value gain on invested surplus.

Net profit rose to ₹1,564.8 crore, up 5.1% compared to the same period previous year.

Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 437,361 vehicles during the quarter, up 2% as compared to the same period previous year. Sales in the domestic market stood at 413,698 units, higher by 2%. Exports were at 23,663 units.

During the quarter, the company registered net sales of ₹19,649 crore, up 3.8% as compared to the same period previous year.

Maruti Suzuki shares were trading 1% lower in afternoon trade.





The Company sold a total of 1,178,272 vehicles during the period, lower by 16.1% compared to the same

period previous year. Sales in the domestic market stood at 1,100,698 units, lower by 16.9%. Exports

were at 77,574 units.

During the period, the Company registered Net Sales of Rs. 545,047 million, lower by 12.5% compared to

the same period previous year.









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