Maruti Suzuki is one of India's leading automobile manufacturers and market leader in the car segment. It was established in 1981 as a joint venture between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. Maruti Suzuki produces and sells popular small cars like Maruti 800, Alto, Wagon R, Swift, SX4, and DZire. It has a large market share in India, selling over 730,000 cars annually. Maruti Suzuki has strengths in its large distributor network, affordable prices, low maintenance costs, and strong brand loyalty among Indian consumers. However, it also faces threats from increasing competition and rising fuel and raw material prices.