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Automakers Boost Production, Stock Dealers to Meet Festive Season Demand
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News18•04-10-2026, 10:45
Automakers Boost Production, Stock Dealers to Meet Festive Season Demand
- •Leading automakers are ramping up production and building dealer inventory to meet strong customer demand during India's peak festive buying season.
- •Maruti Suzuki India has 2.2 lakh pending bookings and has commissioned two new production lines, adding 5 lakh capacity, expected to stabilize by year-end.
- •Hyundai Motor India has proactively built 4-5 weeks of dealer inventory and optimized logistics to ensure timely deliveries and a seamless customer experience.
- •Mahindra & Mahindra scaled up its SUV and EV manufacturing capacity to 68,000 units per month, significantly improving supply and reducing waiting periods.
- •Manufacturers are focused on ensuring supply keeps pace with bookings and vehicles are available for customers during the crucial festive period spanning Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali.
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Maruti Suzuki India reported having 2.2 lakh pending bookings prior to the festive season, which translates to 16 days of stock.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd has built four to five weeks of inventory across its dealer network to effectively cater to anticipated festive demand.
Mahindra & Mahindra scaled up its utility vehicle and electric vehicle manufacturing capacity to 68,000 units per month over the first half of the year to improve supply and reduce waiting periods.
