Suzuki Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the cumulative production mark of 3 crore units in India. This achievement positions India as the second country, after Japan, where Suzuki has accomplished this feat. Notably, India reached this milestone even faster than Japan, accomplishing it in just 40 years and 4 months since commencing production in December 1983. The production journey in India commenced with the iconic Maruti 800 under the joint venture between Suzuki and the Government of India.
Presently, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd operates manufacturing facilities in Gurugram, Manesar (Haryana), and Hansalpur (Gujarat), contributing to the production and rollout of vehicles. The company highlighted that over 2.68 crore vehicles have been manufactured at its Haryana-based facilities, while over 32 lakh vehicles were produced at Suzuki Motor Gujarat, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MSIL. The Maruti 800, renowned for revolutionizing personal mobility in the country, emerged as a significant contributor to this milestone, with over 29 lakh units produced. Other top-performing models include Alto 800, Alto K10, Swift, Wagon R, Dzire, Omni, Baleno, Eeco, Brezza, and Ertiga.
The company reiterated its commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative emphasizing its role in strengthening operations to cater to both domestic and global markets. Currently, Maruti Suzuki India contributes nearly 40% to the total vehicle exports from India. MSIL’s Managing Director & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, expressed the company’s dedication to meet customer demand and aspirations amidst India’s emergence as the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market.
Takeuchi outlined plans to invest further and increase annual production capacity to 4 million units by FY 2030-31. To achieve this target, the company plans to establish two new greenfield manufacturing plants, each with a capacity of 10 lakh units, in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and Gujarat. Additionally, the company aims to expand its model range from the current 18 to 28 by FY 2030-31.
In January, Maruti Suzuki India announced an investment of Rs 35,000 crore to establish its second plant in Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities. Earlier in 2022, the company had disclosed plans to invest Rs 18,000 crore in a new manufacturing unit at Kharkhoda. These investments underscore the company’s long-term vision and commitment to further enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in India.
Maruti Suzuki India’s investment plans align with its strategic vision to bolster its manufacturing footprint and meet the evolving demands of the automotive market. By expanding production capacities and diversifying its product range, the company aims to maintain its leadership position in the Indian automotive industry.
The significant milestone of crossing 3 crore units in cumulative production underscores the success of Maruti Suzuki India’s longstanding presence and deep-rooted commitment to the Indian market. It reflects the company’s resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to providing high-quality vehicles to customers across the nation.
As Maruti Suzuki India continues to forge ahead on its growth trajectory, the achievement of this milestone serves as a testament to its enduring legacy and paves the way for future milestones in the journey towards automotive excellence. With its robust manufacturing capabilities, innovative offerings, and customer-centric approach, Maruti Suzuki India remains poised to shape the future of mobility in India and beyond.