From April 1, Bharat Stage (BS)-VI emission norms for automobiles will become mandatory across the country
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it has launched BS-VI compliant version of its multi-purpose van Eeco, priced between Rs 3.8 lakh and Rs 6.84 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi/NCR). In rest of the country, the model would be priced between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 6.94 lakh. "Introduction of the BS-VI in Eeco will further bolster our commitment towards a cleaner environment," MSI Executive Director (Marketing & Sales)Shashank Shrivastava said in a statement. The product is the company's ninth model which has been upgraded to comply with the upcoming stringent emission norms. Last year, Eeco wholesales had crossed 1 lakh units for the first time, reflecting growth of 36 per cent over 2018 wholesale volumes. The model, which was launched in January 2010, has already crossed cumulative sales mark of 6.5 lakh units.
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The company had produced 107,478 units in December 2018, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing
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During the year, the maker of the bestselling Baleno and Brezza, saw its sales volumes contract to 1.6 million units in the domestic market, from 1.8 million units a year ago
During April-December, Maruti said its domestic sales were down near 17% at 1.1 million units
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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said its compact sedan Dzire has become the best selling car in the country in the first eight months of the current fiscal with sales of over 1.2 lakh units. The company said the model currently has around 60 per cent market share in the compact sedan segment. "Over years, Dzire has created a niche for itself amongst compact sedans. Gaining widespread acceptance, the model was conceptualised keeping in mind the customer demands," MSI Executive Director (Marketing & Sales) Shashank Srivastava said in a statement. The third generation version of the model was launched in May 2017.
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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) increased its production in November by 4.33 per cent, after having reduced output for nine straight months due to lower demand
Production of utility vehicles such as Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and S-Cross increased by 18 per cent to 27,187 units as compared to 23,038 units a year ago
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Other car manufacturers such as Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra and Mercedes-Benz said they are also contemplating a similar move
Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its vehicles from January to offset rising input costs
Maruti Suzuki reported sales of 150,630 passenger vehicles in the domestic market in November, down 1.9 per cent over 153,539 units in the corresponding month last year
Domestic sales declined by 1.6 per cent at 143,686 units last month as against 1,46,018 units in November 2018
Rural market contributes 40% sales for India's top carmaker, up from 7-8% 10 years back