Maruti Suzuki Declares ₹135 Dividend Despite Q4 Profit Miss; Revenue Rises on Strong SUV Sales

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the country’s largest carmaker, announced a final dividend of ₹135 per share for FY25 after reporting a fourth-quarter net profit of ₹3,711 crore, down 4.3% year-on-year and below the IBES estimate of ₹3,881 crore. The profit dip was attributed to higher discounts, increased marketing spends, and rising operational costs, particularly amid the rollout of its first electric vehicle and subdued compact car sales.

 

Despite the profit miss, Maruti Suzuki’s Q4 revenue from operations climbed to ₹38,849 crore, up 5.9% year-on-year, driven by robust sales of higher-priced SUVs even as compact car and sedan volumes declined. The company’s board recommended a final dividend aggregating ₹4,244.4 crore (₹135 per share), subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The record date for the dividend is August 1, 2025, with payment slated for September 3, 2025.

 

Maruti Suzuki also achieved its highest ever annual sales and exports in FY25, further cementing its leadership in the Indian automotive sector, despite near-term margin pressures and shifting consumer preferences.

 

Source: Reuters, The Hindu BusinessLine, Upstox, CNBC-TV18, ET Auto