Maruti Suzuki reports 30,000 Dhanteras deliveries as bookings pile up

Maruti Suzuki says it delivered around 30,000 vehicles on Dhanteras on 6 November 2026. The handovers came during a period in which the company reported more than four lakh retail sales, from Ganesh Chaturthi on 14 September through Dhanteras. Maruti Suzuki also reported 2.53 lakh pending bookings, so the strong delivery day still left a substantial order backlog.

Three numbers from the festive period

• Around 30,000 deliveries were reported for 6 November alone.
• More than four lakh retail sales were reported from 14 September through 6 November, against 3.46 lakh in the comparable period last year.
• 2.53 lakh pending bookings were reported by Maruti Suzuki’s sales executive during the same briefing.

Why last Dhanteras is a tricky comparison

Maruti Suzuki said the previous year's Dhanteras deliveries covered two days. This year's headline number covers one. Comparing those two totals directly would mix reporting windows. The longer festive retail period gives a better comparison of company-wide performance, although it still does not reveal how quickly any one variant was supplied.

What buyers can check before booking

A national backlog combines orders for different models and dealers. It cannot tell you the delivery date for a specific engine, trim or colour. Ask whether the dealer has the exact car in stock, has a confirmed allocation, or is still waiting for a factory slot. If the date matters, get a written estimate and check the cancellation terms before paying a booking amount.

The Dhanteras figure measures cars handed over in one day. Availability for your preferred variant depends on the dealer’s allocation and the queue ahead of you.