Date:02/12/2004 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/12/02/stories/2004120201870200.htm

Back Maruti sales rise 7.8 pc in November

Our Bureau

New Delhi , Dec. 1

MARUTI Udyog Ltd, India's largest car manufacturer, on Wednesday, reported a 7.8 per cent jump in sales in November even though its flagship model Maruti 800 car saw a sharp decline.

Maruti sold 42,842 units in November 2004 as opposed to 39,745 units in the same month last year, a company statement said. Sales were driven by the company's compact cars (Alto, Zen and WagonR), the combined sales of which jumped by 46.7 per cent in the month.

During the April-November 2004 period, Maruti has reported an 18.8 per cent jump in sales to 3,45,713 units when compared to 2,90,928 units sold in the corresponding period previous year.