Maruti Suzuki tops India car exports for fifth straight year in 2025
Maruti Suzuki maintained its dominance as India’s top passenger vehicle exporter in 2025, shipping a record volume of approximately 3.95 lakh vehicles overseas, according to Autocar India. This marks the fifth consecutive calendar year that the automaker has led India’s car exports.
The company reported that its 2025 export tally surged by more than 21 percent compared to 2024, making it the highest annual export volume in its history. Its globally shipped models included a wide range of passenger vehicles across segments, with exports reaching over 100 countries worldwide. Fortune India
A notable milestone during the year was the commencement of exports for the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, the brand’s first electric vehicle. Produced at its Hansalpur facility, more than 13,000 units of the e-Vitara were shipped to markets predominantly in Europe.
Exports of key SUVs also achieved landmark figures. The Maruti Fronx became the fastest Indian-made SUV to cross 100,000 units in exports, achieving the milestone within about 25 months of global sales.
Maruti Suzuki’s sustained export strength reinforces India’s growing stature as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub. Industry observers view the consistent top ranking as evidence of strong global demand for India-made vehicles and the effectiveness of the country’s export-oriented production strategy.
Editor’s View
Maruti Suzuki’s fifth successive year atop India’s car export rankings is a strong indicator of how far the country’s manufacturing ecosystem has matured. For the tyre industry, this continued export performance is a demand signal: as cars made in India travel the globe, the profile of Indian tyres on international roads rises too.
Export-focused production pushes component quality expectations higher. Tyre makers supplying OEMs for export models will need to meet stringent global standards if they want to share in this growth story. Meanwhile, the export momentum surrounding models like the e-Vitara and export-milestone SUVs points to an evolving product mix. It hints at future challenges and opportunities for tyre technology development, especially for EV-ready and export-compliant tyres.
However, as volumes rise, logistic efficiency and sustainability will matter more. Tyre firms that can support green logistics, lower freight emissions, and align with export compliance could turn a macro trend into a business advantage. This export leadership by Maruti Suzuki could well shape tyre innovation roadmaps in 2026 and beyond.
