Maruti Suzuki India today announced a 34 per cent fall in net profit for the fourth quarter in spite of higher sales as a new method pushed up the depreciation charge, and warned of low consumer confidence and high competition in the times to come.

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Maruti Suzuki net falls 34 per cent

PROVISIONS EAT INTO INDIA INC`S PROFITS

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