WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition
Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki is India's largest carmaker, a listed company that is a subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation. In the year to March 2026 it sold 1.97 million vehicles in India, exported a record 447,774 units, up 35%, and reported net sales of INR1.74tn, up 20.2%, with net profit of INR144.5bn. It sells a wide range of cars through its Arena and Nexa retail channels and is known for its large service network. WCRC's research found its greatest strengths in top-of-mind awareness and first-choice preference as the default family car brand in India, a cash-rich balance sheet, and a reliable supply chain that delivered record production and exports.
- Sector
- Automotive & Mobility
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- Country
- India
- WCRC research
- Full 50-parameter assessment
What WCRC found
Default car brand for Indian families, with 1.97 million domestic sales in the year to March 2026.
Cash-rich, listed balance sheet, with net profit of INR144.5bn.
Reliable supply chain that delivered record production and exports of 447,774 units, up 35%.
What holds it back: A 2021 Competition Commission of India penalty for resale price maintenance remains the main mark on its compliance record, and its digital and online sales presence is modest.
Status in the 2026 edition
Maruti Suzuki was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.
Most powerful Automotive & Mobility brands
#10 Ferrari, #29 BMW, #32 Toyota, #35 Mercedes-Benz, #43 Michelin, #57 JR
Questions people ask
Is Maruti Suzuki in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
Maruti Suzuki was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
Which Automotive & Mobility brands are ranked in 2026?
The most powerful Automotive & Mobility brands in the 2026 ranking are Ferrari (#10), BMW (#29), Toyota (#32), Mercedes-Benz (#35), Michelin (#43), JR (#57).