Maruti looks to diversify export markets; aims to touch 7.5 lakh unit mark by 2030-31

PTI New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it is looking to diversify export markets as it aims to clock 7.5 lakh units to overseas locations by 2030-31. The auto major has already exported 30 lakh units to various markets across the globe. The 3 millionth vehicle export was part of a shipment of 1,053 units that sailed from Gujarat's Pipavav port comprising models like Celerio, Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Ciaz, Dzire, and S-Presso.

"Aligned with the Government of India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative, Maruti Suzuki is committed to deep localisation and multiplying exports," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in a statement. Today, 40 per cent of passenger vehicles exported from India are from the auto major, he added. "Our exports from India have grown by three times from four years ago. Inspired by this global demand, the company is determined to diversify and ramp-up vehicle exports to 7.5 lakh units by 2030- 31," Takeuchi said.