India, Nov. 19 -- Wondering the cause behind this rather unexpected surge in demand for Maruti Suzuki's diesel vehicles? Keep reading to find out...

At a time when the word 'diesel' is being ushered in hushed tones and Indian manufacturers are shying away from the fuel, Maruti Suzuki seems to have set the stage well for a 'final hurrah' of its diesel model portfolio. Some media reports suggest that Maruti Suzuki is running out of its BS-IV diesel product stock at an unexpectedly high rate and is also planning to ramp up production, both in terms of duration and the number of units.

In September and October 2019, the Vitara Brezza has managed to record monthly sales of 10,000+ units (the Brezza is only available with a diesel powertrain). ...