Maruti’s comfort zone is now its biggest risk

A revival in small-car sales has restored the automaker’s advantage, but tougher fuel-efficiency norms threaten to turn its greatest strength into a liability.

30 January, 202612 min
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Maruti’s comfort zone is now its biggest risk

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