New Delhi, May 7 -- Maruti Suzuki, a stock that's trailed the broader market over the past year, may finally be ready to overtake the competition.

After encountering margin hiccups, sluggish hatchback demand and a delayed electric vehicle (EV) rollout, the country's largest carmaker is set to benefit from several tailwinds.

The Q4FY25 results revealed why Maruti could be gearing up for outperformance. Net sales grew 5.9% year-on-year to Rs.38,800 crore, driven by a 3.5% rise in volume to 604,635 units. While not a blowout, the results marked a clear stabilisation, with exports rising and SUV momentum remaining strong.

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