New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on March 1 reported a 11.8% increase in wholesales to 1,64,469 units in February.
The company had sold 1,47,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
Domestic sales increased 11.8% to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.
Sales of mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined by 12.9% to 23,959 units, as compared to 27,499 in the same month last year.
Sales of compact segment vehicles, including models Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno and Dzire, increased by 15.3% to 80,517 units, as against 69,828 cars in February last year.
Sales of mid-sized sedan Ciaz, however, declined by 40.6% to 1,510 units, as compared to 2,544 units in February 2020.
Utility vehicle sales, including Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and Ertiga, rose 18.9% to 26,884 units, as compared to 22,604 units in the year-ago month, MSI said.
Exports in February were up 11.9% at 11,486 units, as against 10,261 units in the corresponding month last year, the company said.
Published: March 1, 2021, 12:51 IST
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