Toyota Kirloskar Motor Achieves Record Sales and 48% Growth in FY23-24

2024/04/01
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has maintained its sales momentum, achieving a record sales volume of 263,512 units in FY23-24, marking a 48% growth compared to the previous year's 177,683 units. In addition, TKM recorded a 25% growth in March 2024, selling 27,180 units compared to 21,783 units in March 2023. Domestic sales accounted for 25,119 units, while exports totaled 2,061 units during the same month. Reflecting on the growth, Vice President Sabari Manohar stated that TKM will continue to focus on customer-centricity and meet the rising consumer demands across segments, while enhancing customer touchpoints and creating delightful ownership experiences. Notably, the SUV and MUV segments, including models like the Innova Crysta, Innova HyCross, Fortuner, Legender, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux, and LC300, were significant contributors to the company's growth.
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