6.97 lakh cars in 3 months: Maruti sets a sales record, but profit falls 27%
27 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on Maruti Suzuki's Q2 FY27 results (July-September 2026) as reported by Autocar Professional on 27 October 2026. Summarised in our own words.
Maruti Suzuki sold 6,96,654 vehicles in the July-September 2026 quarter, nearly 27% more than a year ago and an all-time high for the quarter, Autocar Professional reports. Utility vehicle sales rose 68% and small car sales rose 36%.
Why profit fell
Standalone net profit was Rs 2,414.90 crore, down 27%. Raw material cost rose 48% to Rs 37,488 crore. Autocar Professional links the squeeze to commodity price inflation tied to disruptions in West Asia. Income from investments also fell to Rs 430 crore from Rs 966 crore. Business Standard reports consolidated profit of Rs 2,466 crore, down 26%.
The numbers
- Net sales: up 26% to Rs 50,615 crore
- Revenue from operations: Rs 53,340 crore
- Exports: 1,08,119 vehicles, against 1,10,487 a year ago
- Pending bookings: about 2 lakh vehicles at the end of September
What this means for you
- About 2 lakh bookings still have to be delivered, which keeps factory, dealer and delivery work busy.
- Showrooms and workshops need sales executives, service advisors and technicians. Our guide to auto sector job roles explains each one.
- Higher costs can limit hiring at the company level even when sales are strong.
These results are for one company and do not show hiring numbers directly.