Suzuki Motor Corporation has reported record-breaking global automobile production for March 2026, alongside steady growth in annual sales, with India continuing to play a pivotal role in the company’s global performance.
In March 2026, Suzuki’s global production rose to 335,624 units, marking a 120.5% year-on-year increase and the seventh consecutive month of growth. The surge was driven by higher output in both Japan and overseas markets. Domestic production in Japan stood at 88,243 units, up 133.4%, while overseas production reached 247,381 units, a 116.5% increase.
India remained the key growth engine, contributing 231,994 units—up 119.1% year-on-year—and achieving the highest monthly production in the company’s history. However, production in other overseas markets declined by 12% to 15,387 units.
Global sales for March reached 306,619 units, up 6.5% year-on-year, extending the growth streak to six consecutive months. Overseas sales rose by 8.5% to 234,086 units, with India again leading at 169,428 units, reflecting a 10.6% increase. Japan sales saw marginal growth at 72,533 units, supported by strong demand for standard and small vehicles despite a decline in minivehicle sales.
Exports also showed a sharp recovery, jumping 80.1% year-on-year to 22,388 units, driven by increased shipments of both completely built units (CBU) and completely knocked-down (CKD) units.
For the full fiscal year 2025 (April 2025–March 2026), Suzuki recorded global production of 3.53 million units, up 7.2% and marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. Overseas production hit a record high of 2.56 million units, with India alone contributing 2.34 million units—its highest-ever annual output.
Global sales for the fiscal year stood at 3.32 million units, up 2.4%, also marking the fifth straight year of growth. Overseas sales reached 2.59 million units, with India accounting for 1.86 million units, up 3.7%. The company also reported record annual sales in markets such as India and Africa.
However, exports for the fiscal year declined by 3.9% to 208,484 units, marking the third consecutive year of decline, mainly due to lower shipments of fully built vehicles, despite growth in CKD exports.
Suzuki noted that while domestic production in Japan saw a slight decline over the fiscal year, its global growth was largely supported by strong demand and production expansion in emerging markets, particularly India.
The latest figures highlight Suzuki’s continued reliance on international markets for growth, with India emerging as its largest and most strategic contributor in both production and sales.
