Maruti numbers go up

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it has witnessed a marginal increase in production last month.

In a regulatory filing, the auto major reported a total production of 1,61,383 units in last month as compared to 1,60,975 units in January 2021.

“The shortage of electronic components had a minor impact on the production of vehicles during the month,” it noted.

MSI said total passenger vehicle production stood at 1,57,668 units last month, against 1,56,439 units in January 2021. Production of mini cars comprising Alto and S-Presso models stood at 23,321 units last month as compared to 27,665 units a year ago.