- Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in 1981 through an Act of Parliament to meet the growing demand for personal transportation.
- MUL launched its first car, the Maruti 800, in 1983. It was India's first affordable car and a huge success.
- Over the decades, MUL (later renamed Maruti Suzuki India Limited) expanded its model range and production capacity. However, it also faced some labor issues over ownership structure and wage demands that led to strikes in 2000 and 2011.
- In 2012, a major labor dispute turned violent at the Manesar plant, killing a senior executive and injuring many others. This highlighted the challenges of industrial relations Maruti