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Maruti Suzuki collaborates with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank to expand retail car financing network; celebrates 50th retail finance partner
26 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) announces the signing of a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, one of the country’s largest regional rural banks
Maruti Suzuki Chairman, Mr. R.C. Bhargava, conferred with The ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award at the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance
22 Dec 2025
Mr. R.C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”), was conferred ‘The ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award for Translating Excellence in Corporate Governance into Reality
All-New VICTORIS ‘Got it All’ SUV wins Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2026
19 Dec 2025
The Maruti Suzuki VICTORIS ‘Got it All’ SUV has been recognised as the winner of the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2026 award.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR surpasses 35 lakh production milestone
18 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) celebrates a historic milestone of 35 lakh units of cumulative production, across three generations, of the iconic WagonR.
Maruti Suzuki ushers in inclusive mobility with WagonR Swivel seat: A step towards providing accessible mobility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities
17 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”), today announced the launch of WagonR with an option of swivel seat,
Maruti Suzuki announces nationwide winter-special car care drive for customers
15 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, in collaboration with its dealer partners, has announced ‘Winter- Special Service Drive’* for customers across the country.
India Goes Electric with Maruti Suzuki. One India, One EV Charging platform.
15 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) announces a historic signing of collaboration agreements with 13 Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and aggregators.
India’s First Global EV, Maruti Suzuki e VITARA receives 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating
15 Dec 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) was presented with a comprehensive 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e VITARA - India’s First Global EV, by Shri Nitin Gadkari.
Maruti Suzuki invests in connected mobility intelligence-based startup
21 Nov 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has announced investment of nearly INR 2 crore in Ravity Software Solutions Private Limited.
Maruti Suzuki Parts and Accessories Distributor network expands to 1,500 touchpoints
20 Nov 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) announced the inauguration of its 1,500th* Parts and Accessories distributor touchpoint in the country in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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