Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest automaker, recently announced its fourth-quarter results for the fiscal year 2024-25. The company reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,711 crore, marking a 4.3% decline year-on-year from Rs 3,878 crore in the same period last year. This drop was attributed to various factors, including increased expenses related to advertising and discounts, as well as new plant-related costs.
Despite the decline in net profit, Maruti Suzuki’s revenue from operations saw a significant increase of 6.4% to Rs 40,674 crore in the March quarter, compared to Rs 38,235 crore in the previous year. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased by 9% to Rs 4,264 crore, resulting in a reduced EBITDA margin of 10.5% from 12.3% in the previous year.
In terms of sales performance, Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever quarterly sales with 604,635 units sold during Q4 FY25, representing a 3.5% year-on-year growth. Domestic sales increased by 2.8% to 519,546 units, while exports rose by 8.1% to 85,089 units. The average selling price of Maruti vehicles also increased by 2.25% year-on-year to Rs 6,42,516.
The company’s board of directors declared a final dividend of Rs 135 per share for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking an increase from Rs 125 per share in the previous year. This dividend is subject to approval at the upcoming annual general meeting and will be paid to eligible shareholders on September 3, 2025, with August 1, 2025, set as the record date.
Maruti Suzuki’s shares experienced a slight decline following the earnings announcement, reflecting investor sentiment towards the mixed financial performance. However, the company’s strong export growth and its position as a leading exporter from India highlight its resilience in the face of domestic market challenges.