Maruti Suzuki Q4 Net Profit Falls 6.45% to Rs 3,659 Crore
Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported a 6.45% decline in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 3,659 crore, despite strong revenue growth driven by higher volumes and improved realisations. The profit was impacted by higher input costs — particularly commodity and energy costs elevated by the Iran war — and increased depreciation from capacity expansion. Maruti remains India's largest passenger car manufacturer with a market share exceeding 40%.
Key Facts & Details
10 points- 1Maruti Suzuki Q4 FY26 net profit: Rs 3,659 crore — down 6.45% YoY
- 2Revenue grew strongly on higher volumes and improved average selling prices
- 3Profit hit by rising input costs (commodities, energy) due to Iran war
- 4Depreciation increased from factory expansion and new model investments
- 5Maruti holds over 40% market share in Indian passenger vehicle segment
- 6Maruti Suzuki is a subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation
Deep Dive
- +Maruti Suzuki manufactures vehicles at Gurugram (Haryana) and Manesar plants
- +The company is expanding capacity with a new plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana
- +India is the world's third-largest automobile market by volume
- +Rising crude oil prices from the Iran war have increased raw material and logistics costs across manufacturing
Exam Focus
Likely MCQ: Maruti Suzuki is a subsidiary of which Japanese automaker? Answer: Suzuki Motor Corporation
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Economy & Banking: Corporate earnings, India's auto sector, and manufacturing are relevant for Banking and UPSC exams.
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Background & Context
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is India's largest passenger car manufacturer. Originally a government-owned company called Maruti Udyog, it partnered with Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1982. Suzuki currently holds a majority stake.
The company dominates India's passenger vehicle market with brands like Alto, Swift, Baleno, Brezza, and Ertiga. Its results reflect broader trends — strong demand but margin pressure from global energy costs driven by the Iran conflict.
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1 / 3Maruti Suzuki is a subsidiary of which company?
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