Made in India, Made for the World: PM launches Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA, lithium battery facility

August 26, 2025 9:07 PM

Made in India, Made for the World: PM launches Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA, lithium battery facility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) “e VITARA” and lithium-ion battery production facility at Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district, calling the India–Japan partnership “Made for Each Other.” Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that electric vehicles carrying the label Made in India and travelling across more than 100 countries will be a matter of great pride. He emphasised that irrespective of foreign inve...

Suzuki to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5-6 years

August 26, 2025 3:30 PM

Suzuki to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5-6 years

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years. The investment will be used to increase production, introduce new car models, and protect its leadership position in India, world’s third-largest automobile market. The announcement was made by Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki during the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the ‘e-Vitara’, at the company’s Hansalpur...

Make in India initiative has created a favourable environment for both global and domestic manufacturers: PM Modi

August 26, 2025 3:19 PM

Make in India initiative has created a favourable environment for both global and domestic manufacturers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Make in India initiative has created a favourable environment for both global and domestic manufacturers in the country. He made the remarks while inaugurating a series of green mobility initiatives at Suzuki Motor Corporation’s plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat, marking a milestone in India’s clean energy and manufacturing journey. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the launch coincides with the festive spirit of Ganeshotsav and adds a new...

PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s electric car, inaugurates battery manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad

August 26, 2025 4:27 PM

PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s electric car, inaugurates battery manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off e-VITARA, Maruti Suzuki’s first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV), from the company’s manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The Made-in-India BEVs will be exported to more than 100 countries, including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan. “With this milestone, India will now serve as Suzuki’s global manufacturing hub for electric vehicles,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. PM Mo...

PM Modi to flag off Maruti Suzuki’s first global EV, e-VITARA, in Gujarat today

August 26, 2025 10:12 AM

PM Modi to flag off Maruti Suzuki’s first global EV, e-VITARA, in Gujarat today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Suzuki Motor Plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday to inaugurate the localized production of hybrid battery electrodes and flag off exports of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, to more than 100 countries, including Japan and several European nations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today is a special day in India’s quest for self-reliance and being a hub for green mobility. At the programme in Hansalpur, e...