Maruti Suzuki posts 25% revenue jump

- Maruti Suzuki reported revenue growth of about 25% while flagging rising costs that are squeezing margins and shaping management decisions. - The company is also planning capacity expansion and expects to launch seven new SUV models over the next five to six years, intensifying product-mix complexity for suppliers. - OEM margin pressure typically translates into tougher cost and launch demands on suppliers, so suppliers should quantify loss buckets and tighten change-control and costing. (whalesbook.com) (livemint.com)