Indus Motor
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive retail |
| Founded | 11 July 1984 |
| Founder | P.A. Ibrahim Haji, T.M. Nair |
Area served | India |
Key people | P.V. Abdul Wahab (Chairman) |
| Products | Maruti Suzuki vehicles |
Number of employees | 6,000 |
| Website | indusmotor |
Indus Motor Company Private Limited, operating as Indus Motors, is an Indian automobile dealership based in Kozhikode, Kerala. It is a major dealer of Maruti Suzuki vehicles and operates showrooms and service centres across Kerala. Founded in 1984, the company is one of the largest Maruti Suzuki dealership networks in the country.[1] It employs over 6000 people.
History
[edit]Indus Motors was founded on 11 July 1984 in Chakorathkulam, Kozhikode, Kerala, by P.A. Ibrahim Haji and T.M. Nair.[2][3][4][5] In 1998, leadership transitioned to P.V. Abdul Wahab, a Member of Parliament, under whom the company expanded its operations throughout Kerala.[3][6][7]
Throughout the 2000s, Indus Motors established new showrooms and service centres in major districts of Kerala.[8] Between 2010 and 2015, the company focused on improving customer service and after-sales support.[9][10]
In 2017, Indus Motors was recognized as the top Maruti Suzuki dealer in India, a position it has maintained in subsequent years.[11][12] Between 2017 and 2023, the company received multiple awards at the Maruti Suzuki National Dealer Conference, including distinctions such as No. 1 Nexa Dealer, Royal Platinum (Arena Channel), and Alpha Band (Nexa Channel).[13][14]
In 2020, Indus Motors was the subject of a case study by Harvard Business School, which examined the company’s inventory management and supply chain practices. The study focused on its use of data analytics and strategic planning to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.[15]
Operations
[edit]Indus Motors sells a wide range of Maruti Suzuki models, including the Alto, Swift, Dzire, and Vitara Brezza. In addition to retail sales, its customers include fleet operators and government agencies. The company also operates a Suzuki 2-wheeler showroom in Thiruvananthapuram.[16] As of 2023, the company operates 75 sales outlets and 84 service centres across Kerala, with locations in districts such as: Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Malappuram, and Wayanad.[16][17]
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- ^ a b "Maruti dealer diversifies into mobility services; breaks-even in 6 months - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Renowned industrialist PA Ibrahim Haji passes away". mathrubhumi.com. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Renowned UAE-based Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ibrahim Haji passes away". gulftoday. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Indus Motors targets 30,000 unit Maruti car sales". business-standard.com. January 20, 2013. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
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- ^ "Vehicles drive on Chingam spirit, sales increase by 15%". The Times of India. 2015-08-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Corporate Governance and Firm Performance". citeseerx.ist.psu.edu. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Maruti's Best Car Dealership Award 2016". www.drivespark.com. 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Daniels, Pearl (2016-05-12). "Maruti's best performing dealer sold 27,000 cars this fiscal". RushLane. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Congratulations, Indus Motors!". ark. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Indus Motors targets 30,000 unit Maruti car sales". The Economic Times. 2008-06-07. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Harvard features Indus Case Study". ark. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b "Maruti dealer diversifies into mobility services; breaks-even in 6 months - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Gupta, SRUTHI S; Dr Ravi, Kumar. Perspectives on Business management - Volume II. Archers & Elevators Publishing House. ISBN 978-93-90996-03-2.