Maruti Suzuki February Production Jumps 19% YoY To 223,507 Units; Share Price Fall 3.7%

Maruti Suzuki India Limited share price declined 3.71% during Wednesday’s trading session, reflecting broader market pressure and mixed segment trends. Despite the19.3% year-on-year increase production growth company reported on March 1, 2026with total vehicle production of 223,507 units for February 2026, the marketresponse was negative.

The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited through a regulatory communication titled “Production in February 2026” dated March 1, 2026 and signed by Sanjeev Grover, Executive Officer – Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary. Detailed segment-wise manufacturing data was attached as Annexure “A”.

February Production Breakdown Shows SUV-Led Expansion

Total production rose from 187,414 units in February 2025 to 223,507 units in February 2026, an increase of 36,093 vehicles.

Passenger vehicle output accounted for 219,612 units, compared with 183,999 units a year earlier.

Within this:

• Mini Segment (Alto, S-Presso): 15,783 units, up from 12,198 units.
• Compact Segment (Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, WagonR, OEM models): 88,084 units, marginally lower than 89,849 units.
• Mini + Compact Combined: 103,867 units versus 102,047 units in February 2025.
• Mid-Size Segment (Ciaz): No production reported in February 2026, compared with 2,900 units a year earlier.

The utility vehicle category including Brezza, Ertiga, e-Vitara, Fronx, Jimny, Invicto and XL6 recorded the sharpest increase, with production rising to 102,834 units from 66,647 units in the prior year period.

Van production (Eeco) stood at 12,911 units, slightly higher than 12,405 units recorded in February 2025.

Maruti Suzuki Share Price Snapshot

As of 12:12 pm IST on March 4, the stock was priced at ₹13,854.00, down ₹534.00 or 3.71% from the previous close of ₹14,388.00, according to exchange data.

The session recorded a high of ₹14,150.00 and a low of ₹13,832.00 so far, indicating sustained selling pressure during the midday trading window.

Company Background

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. The company operates multiple production facilities in Haryana and Gujarat, manufacturing a broad portfolio spanning entry-level hatchbacks, compact sedans, sport utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles.

Its core portfolio includes models such as Alto, Swift, Baleno, WagonR, Brezza, Ertiga and Fronx, with growing output concentrated in the utility vehicle category as consumer demand shifts toward SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles.

Monthly production disclosures are routinely submitted to stock exchanges as part of ongoing corporate disclosure obligations under India’s listing regulations.

Conclusion

Maruti Suzuki’s February manufacturing data points to robust production growth led by utility vehicles, even as compact segment output remained broadly flat and the mid-size sedan category recorded no production. The market response, however, remained negative during Wednesday’s session, with the stock trading lower despite the year-on-year expansion in vehicle output.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/MARUTI/Maruti-Suzuki-India-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/MARUTIASHISH_01032026192147_StxIntimation_Prod_Feb_2026.pdf