A-Star vs the Rest | Maruti's new 'Star'
"Twenty-five years ago, when we set out on our journey, the objective was to modernise the Indian automotive industry and bring about a change in personal transportation. I can say proudly we have achieved that," Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava told PTI.
Image: Service advisor of a Maruti sales-outlet, Arif Khan (R-in car) gives instructions to Jitender Kumar (L-in car) who purchased a Maruti 800 car in Noida on December 12, 2008. Twenty-five years ago, on December 14, 1983, Maruti Suzuki was born, as their first 'Maruti 800' car rolled out of the company's assembly line in Gurgaon. This iconic car has sold over 27,36,000 units (2.7 million cars) and remains a dream for millions in India, even today.
Text: PTI
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