However, the Swift automaker reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by lower export earnings that partially offset a rise in domestic sales. The results also include a one-time provision of Rs 594 crore related to the newly enacted labor laws.However, the GST reform came as a boost to the automaker, which reported its highest-ever quarterly net sales, driven by a sharp recovery in the domestic auto market, especially in the small car segment.
Profit after tax (PAT) rose 15% sequentially to Rs 3,794 crore in the third quarter from Rs 3,303 crore in the second quarter, while revenue rose 18% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from Rs 42,332 crore in the July-September quarter.
The earnings helped lift Maruti Suzuki shares from the day’s low of Rs 14,431 (down 5.3%) on the NSE. As of 2:30 PM, the stock was trading at Rs 15,064, down 1%.
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The Brezza and Grand Vitara maker posted its highest ever domestic quarterly sales of 564,669 units, compared to 466,993 units in Q3FY25, up from 97,676 units. Of this growth, the small car segment in the 18% GST category contributed 68,328 units, the company said. Total sales, including exports, reached a record 667,769 units, compared to 566,213 units in the same quarter last year, consisting of 466,993 domestic units and 99,220 exported units.
The company recorded its highest ever sales volume, net revenue and net profit in the past nine months. Total sales were 1,746,504 units during the period, compared to 1,629,631 units in the nine months of 2024-2025.
Domestic sales amounted to 1,435,945 units, while exports amounted to 310,559 units.
Net sales rose to Rs 1,24,291 crore in 9MFY2025-26, compared to Rs 1,06,259 crore in 9MFY2024-25.
Net profit rose to Rs 10,855 crore in 2025-2026, compared to Rs 10,440 crore in 2024-2025.
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