Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s most advanced vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum at New Delhi through video conferencing. This marks a significant milestone in over four-decade journey of the Company in India and further strengthens India–Japan partnership.

Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), and Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) were present at the event along with senior dignitaries from Government of India.

At full capacity of one million units per annum, the facility will be among the largest vehicle manufacturing facilities globally and a key contributor to the Company’s four million units annual production capacity ambition#. The projected total investment at the facility will be INR 35,000 crore, creating over 21,000 jobs.

Official Statement

On the occasion Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “It is a great honour for Suzuki group today as its most advanced car manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana has been inaugurated by Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi and H.E. Sanae Takaichi. From current capacity of half a million units, the plant will be further scaled to one million units, making it one of the largest car plants in the world. It is a testament to the success of India-Japan partnership and ‘Make in India’ initiative. With favourable policy environment under Hon’ble PM Modi’s leadership, Suzuki is accelerating investments, employment, exports and technologies towards Viksit Bharat journey.”

Mr. Suzuki added, “Over the years, India’s importance has grown significantly within the Suzuki Group. Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle, the e VITARA, is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant, for exports to 100 countries globally. Thanks to exports of Made in India cars, Suzuki has become the largest car importer in Japan, one of the most demanding automobile markets. This shift is a strong reflection of how ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ is unfolding in practice, demonstrating growing global trust in India’s quality, capability, and advancement in manufacturing.”