Maruti Suzuki India Limited inaugurated its most advanced vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, on 02 July 2026. The inauguration was conducted 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 in New Delhi through video conferencing. This facility marks a significant milestone in the company's over four-decade journey in India, strengthening the India-Japan partnership. The plant is spread over 800 acres and includes an integrated supplier park. It currently has a capacity of 0.5 million units, which will scale up to 1 million units with a total projected investment of ₹35,000 crore. At full capacity, the facility will be among the world's largest vehicle manufacturing sites and a key contributor to the company's ambition of achieving four million units of annual production capacity. The project is expected to create over 21,000 jobs, including partners at the supplier park.

Suzuki Smart Factory and Sustainability

The Kharkhoda facility is built on the 'Suzuki Smart Factory' concept, leveraging advanced digital technologies for real-time visualization of operations to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while minimizing energy consumption. The plant integrates Industry 5.0 practices, including human-aware collaborative robots (COBOTS), to enable seamless human-machine collaboration. Sustainability is a core focus, with 100% of the facility's electricity requirements met through renewable energy, combining solar power and green power procurement. The installed solar capacity is currently 20 MWp, set to scale up to 70 MWp by 2030. Additionally, a 10 TPD biogas plant and a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System are being installed to support sustainable operations.

The facility operates as a zero liquid discharge plant, ensuring 100% recycling of water. Nearly two-thirds of its overall water requirement is met through recycled water and rainwater harvesting. To reduce fuel consumption in vehicle transportation, an in-plant railway siding will be established, similar to the existing infrastructure at the company's facilities in Manesar and Hansalpur.

India-Japan Partnership and Global Manufacturing

Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, highlighted that the plant is a testament to the India-Japan partnership and the Make-in-India initiative. He noted that Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle, the e VITARA, is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant for exports to 100 countries. This has made Suzuki the largest car importer in Japan, reflecting growing global trust in India's manufacturing capabilities under the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative.

Manufacturing Footprint

The company's total manufacturing capacity includes existing plants in Gurugram, Manesar, and Hansalpur, alongside the new Kharkhoda facility. The table below provides a breakdown of plant-wise capacity:

Community Development and Skill Building

As part of its community development initiatives, Maruti Suzuki is implementing projects in 10 villages near the Kharkhoda facility, focusing on education, infrastructure, healthcare, and sanitation. The company has set up four Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) to create a skilled workforce. Since inception, 2,600 students have been cumulatively trained across these institutes. The company plans to build student hostel facilities at JIM Sonipat and Manesar to support residential training needs.

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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported total sales of 200,390 units in June 2026, a 19.3% increase from 167,993 units in the same month last year. The automaker's performance was driven by robust domestic demand, which accounted for 150,150 units, alongside exports of 42,768 units and sales to other OEMs of 7,472 units. This growth underscores the company's continued expansion in the passenger vehicle and utility vehicle segments.

Sales Performance Breakdown

The following table details Maruti Suzuki's sales performance for June 2026 compared to the previous year:

Segment Analysis

Passenger cars continued to form the backbone of domestic sales, with the Compact and Mid-Size segment contributing 63,815 units. Models such as Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, and Swift led this category. The Mini segment, featuring Alto and S-Presso, also saw substantial growth, more than doubling its volume year-on-year to 11,416 units.

Utility Vehicles remained a strong pillar for the company, with sales reaching 61,726 units in June 2026. This segment includes popular models like Brezza, Ertiga, and Grand Vitara. The Vans segment, led by the Eeco, contributed 10,230 units to the domestic tally.

Quarterly Performance

For the first quarter of FY 2026-27, Maruti Suzuki's total sales reached 682,724 units, compared to 527,861 units in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Domestic sales during the quarter stood at 534,807 units, while exports totaled 124,736 units, indicating a strong start to the financial year across all major business verticals.