Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in 1981 through an Act of Parliament to meet the growing demand for personal transportation due to a lack of public transportation in India. MUL's strategy was to offer compact, modern, and fuel-efficient vehicles. MUL released its first Maruti 800 car in 1983, which became very popular and made MUL the market leader. Due to increased competition, MUL now focuses on innovative marketing strategies and upgrading manufacturing facilities to counter competitors.