Maruti, the largest car selling company in the country, was established on 24 February 1981. It was established as a joint venture formation company between the Government Currency Board and the Japanese automobile company Suzuki. In 1983, Maruti introduced its first car “Maruti 800” in India, which holds a special place in the hearts of people.
Important contribution of Sanjay Gandhi
Sanjay Gandhi had an important contribution in the establishment of Maruti. Sanjay Gandhi was a member of the Indian Gandhi family and a prominent leader of Indian politics. He played an important role in setting up Maruti. One of the main objectives of Sanjay Gandhi was that he should try to increase economic autonomy in India. He encouraged investment in the field of industry and trade and took steps towards achieving autonomy for Indian industry.
Sanjay Gandhi founded Maruti as a Joint Venture with Suzuki Company.
In 1981, Sanjay Gandhi established Maruti as a joint venture with Suzuki Company. As a result, Maruti Udyog Limited was established, which later became popular and economically important in India. Under the guidance of Sanjay Gandhi, Maruti introduced several successful models in India like the Maruti 800, many of which achieved great success in the market. His efforts were instrumental in helping Indian industry towards economic autonomy and indigenous production.
History of Maruti started in 1981
The history of Maruti began in 1981, when the government currency board entered into an agreement with the Suzuki company to form a joint venture. After this, the first Maruti 800 car was launched in India in 1983 and it became a high selling car in the Indian market. Maruti has since launched several successful models in various segments such as the Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Vitara Brezza and the Ertiga. These models have helped them to occupy a significant position in the Indian automobile market
Maruti from 1981 to 2023
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1981-1990: Maruti Suzuki was launched in 1981. Its main objective was to make an affordable and comfortable car. Maruti collaborated with the Suzuki company and introduced the first passenger car, the Maruti 800, in 1983. It became a convenient and budget-friendly car for the common man.
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1990-2000: This decade saw the launch of several more models by Maruti, such as the Zen, Esteem, and the Wagon R. The Zen gained popularity among the youth and the Esteem sedan attracted luxury and avid customers.
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2000-2010: Swift was launched in 2000, which became famous for its fluidity and styling. Wagon R was re-launched in 2008, which again started challenging among the users.
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2010-2020: In this decade, Maruti launched important models like Swift Dzire, Ciaz, Vitara Brezza, and Baleno. The Vitara Brezza gained prominence as a compact SUV.
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2020-Present: In the current decade, Maruti has taken several initiatives to diversify its portfolio of electric cars, such as the Wagner Arrow Electric and Baleno Electric among others.