Maruti Suzuki India sales for the month of August 2018 stands at 158,189 units. This when compared to sales during Aug 2017 (163,701), is a decline of 3.4%. The figures are inclusive of exports.
In the domestic market, where Maruti Suzuki launched an all new car last month, sales declined from 152,000 to 147,700. Thereby registering a decline of 2.8%. This is the second consecutive month where Maruti Suzuki India has posted a decline. Before that, the car maker was posting a double digit growth for many consecutive months.
The major reason for decline in sales is flood situation in many parts of the country. Apart from Kerala, there are many other states in the country which are battling floods as of today. The festive period of Onam is one of the biggest car buying season in Kerala. But due to floods, the festive period did not experience expected sales.
Speaking about segment wise sales, in the Mini segment (Alto, WagonR), Maruti posted 35,895 units sales as against 35,428 units sold in Aug 2017. In the Compact segment (Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno, Dzire, Tour S), Maruti sold 71,364 units as against 74,012 units. Take a look at the detailed figure below.
Maruti Suzuki Utility Vehicle segment (Gypsy, Ertiga, S-Cross, Vitara Brezza) too experienced a decline from 21,442 to 17,971 units. Ciaz sales experienced growth from 6,457 last year to 7,002 units in Aug 2018.
Maruti Suzuki India now looks forward to the launch of new Ertiga next month. This new car is expected to bring in added sales for the company during the festive period.
