April 23, 2026 1:11 PM

Maruti Suzuki clocks record production of 23.4 lakh units in FY26

Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday reported its highest-ever annual production of over 23.4 lakh units in FY2025–26, becoming the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the country to achieve such a milestone in passenger vehicle production. The company also said it is the only manufacturing unit within Suzuki Motor Corporation’s global network to reach this landmark output. Maruti Suzuki aims to scale up its annual production capacity to around 40 lakh units in the coming year...

January 1, 2026 4:08 PM

Maruti Suzuki India exports highest-ever 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday said it exported 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025, the highest-ever in any calendar year. This marks a growth of over 21 per cent compared to 2024, the country’s largest automaker said in a statement. “This is a proud moment for the company as we record our highest-ever calendar year exports of 3.95 lakh units. It reflects India’s manufacturing strength and the trust of customers worldwide,” said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki I...

September 26, 2025 4:21 PM

GST 2.0 a ‘positive tsunami’ for auto industry: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has hailed GST 2.0 as a “positive tsunami” for the auto industry. In an interview with ANI, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, said dealer partners are working round-the-clock to deliver vehicles to customers. "Our finance partners are busy sanctioning loans as soon as possible and giving delivery orders so that we can deliver cars to customers. The reason behind this rush...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 9, 2024 4:42 PM

Maruti Suzuki boosts Manesar plant capacity by 1 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its manufacturing capacity at the Manesar plant by adding a new vehicle assembly line, resulting in an increase of 100,000 units per year. The Manesar plant now has a total production capacity of 900,000 vehicles annually. "Maruti Suzuki is deeply committed to the Government of India's vision of `Make in India'. We aim to nearly double our capacity to 4 million vehicles per annum over the next 7-8 years. This capacity addition of 100,000 vehicles per yea...