India's Maruti Suzuki reports rise in August sales

Maruti Suzuki reported higher monthly sales on Tuesday, benefiting from strong domestic demand ahead of India’s festive season. The country’s largest automaker sold 219,220 vehicles in August, up from 180,683 units in the same month last year. The update reinforces how near-term consumer demand in India can lift overall volumes for top-brand players as the calendar shifts into peak buying periods. Reporting was done by Saikeerthi in Bengaluru, with editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala, according to the Reuters dateline.