Maruti Suzuki Hits $57.6 Bn Valuation — Becomes 8th Most Valuable Carmaker Globally
1. Maruti Joins Global Top Automakers
1.1 Global Ranking
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Maruti Suzuki India ranks 8th globally by market capitalization.
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Valuation: $57.6 billion (as per ETIG data).
1.2 Surpassing Global Giants
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Overtook:
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Ford Motor – $46.3 bn
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General Motors – $57.1 bn
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Volkswagen AG – $55.7 bn
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Also surpassed parent company Suzuki Motor – $29 bn.
2. Global Auto Market Leaders
Tesla dominates with $1.47 trillion market cap.
| Rank | Carmaker | Market Cap ($ Bn) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla | 1,470 |
| 2 | Toyota | 314 |
| 3 | BYD | 133 |
| 4 | Ferrari NV | 92.7 |
| 5 | BMW | 61.3 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz Group | 59.8 |
| 7 | Honda Motor | 59 |
| 8 | Maruti Suzuki | 57.6 |
| 9 | GM | 57.1 |
| 10 | Volkswagen AG | 55.7 |
3. Impact of GST Reforms on Maruti
3.1 Price Cuts
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Maruti reduced prices by up to ₹1.3 lakh across models.
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Model-wise reduction:
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Alto K10: 10.6%–20%
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S-Presso: 12.6%–24%
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Celerio: 8.6%–17%
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Wagon R: 8.7%–14%
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3.2 Boost in Demand
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Over 15,000 bookings/day since GST reform (Sep 22).
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30,000 deliveries on Navratri Day (Sep 22).
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Small car segment — Maruti’s stronghold — most benefited.
4. Stock Market Performance
4.1 Maruti vs Nifty Auto Index
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Maruti shares rallied 25% since August.
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Outperformed Nifty Auto Index (up 11% in same period).
4.2 Share Price Movement
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Aug 14: ₹12,936
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Sep 25: ₹16,236
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Among the sharpest gainers in auto sector.
5. Key Financial Takeaways
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Market Cap: $57.6 bn
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Surpassed global auto majors & parent company.
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Benefited heavily from GST-driven price cuts.
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Strong festival season demand boosting sales.
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25% stock rally since GST announcement.
Disclaimer
This article has been prepared for informational purposes only by The Profit India. It should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are advised to consult their financial advisor before making investment decisions.
