Maruti Suzuki Starts Production at Fourth Hansalpur Plant, Hits 1 Million Unit Capacity
Maruti Suzuki commenced commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat on July 30, 2026, raising the site's annual capacity to 1 million units and the company's total production capacity to 2.9 million units. The new plant, initially producing the e VITARA BEV, involved an investment of ₹39,000 million, bringing cumulative Hansalpur investment to ₹252,887 million. The facility, spanning 640 acres, is now India's largest passenger vehicle manufacturing site at a single location and accounts for nearly 47% of the company's overseas shipments in FY25-26.

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Maruti Suzuki commenced commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat on July 30, 2026, raising the site's annual capacity to 1 million units. This expansion makes Hansalpur India's largest passenger vehicle manufacturing facility at a single location and lifts the company's total annual production capacity to 2.9 million units. The new plant, which will initially produce the e VITARA battery electric vehicle, represents an investment of ₹39,000 million, contributing to a cumulative ₹252,887 million invested in the Hansalpur complex.
The company notified the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited of the commencement. The expansion supports Maruti Suzuki's long-term ambition to produce 4 million units annually in India, leveraging Gujarat as a key manufacturing and export hub. The Hansalpur facility already accounts for nearly 47% of the company's overseas shipments in FY25-26, producing models including FRONX, Baleno, Swift, and e VITARA.
Capacity Breakup
The addition of Plant D increases the Hansalpur facility's capacity from 750,000 to 1 million units per annum. The company's total manufacturing footprint across India is now distributed as follows:
| Facility: | Annual Capacity |
|---|---|
| Hansalpur | 1 million units |
| Manesar | 0.9 million units |
| Gurugram | 0.5 million units |
| Kharkhoda | 0.5 million units |
| Total | 2.9 million units |
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, stated that the start of commercial production augments the facility's capacity to one million vehicles, strengthening the ability to meet growing domestic and overseas demand. He noted that together with the upcoming Sanand facility, these projects reflect a commitment to strengthening India's manufacturing competitiveness and boosting exports.
What the Numbers Show
The Hansalpur facility has rapidly scaled since Plant A began operations in February 2017. The cumulative production milestones highlight accelerated output growth, as detailed below:
| Milestone: | Date |
|---|---|
| 1 million cumulative units | October 21, 2020 |
| 2 million cumulative units | August 18, 2022 |
| 3 million cumulative units | December 4, 2023 |
| 4 million cumulative units | March 4, 2025 |
| 5 million cumulative units | May 7, 2026 |
This trajectory underscores the strategic importance of the Gujarat location, which spans 640 acres with an integrated suppliers' park. The heavy capital allocation—₹252,887 million total—signals a long-term bet on electric and export-oriented manufacturing from this single hub.
Sustainability and CSR Initiatives
Maruti Suzuki commissioned India's first automobile in-plant railway siding at Hansalpur in March 2024 under the Prime Minister's GatiShakti programme. Since dispatches began in March 2023, over 750,000 vehicles have been transported via rail, reducing CO2 emissions and road congestion. In February 2026, this project became the world's first modal shift transportation project registered under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard program.
The company continues local community development through skill training at Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) in Mehsana and Gandhinagar, where more than 1,200 students have been trained. It has also established a CBSE school in Sitapur serving over 800 students and a multi-specialty hospital in partnership with Zydus group, providing care to more than 1.5 lakh people from over 400 villages.
Historical Stock Returns for Maruti Suzuki
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.42% | +4.44% | +5.47% | -2.45% | +13.45% | +102.27% |
How will the upcoming Sanand facility complement the Hansalpur expansion in achieving Maruti Suzuki's 4 million unit annual production target?
What impact will the initial focus on e VITARA production at Plant D have on Maruti Suzuki's overall EV market share and charging infrastructure partnerships?
Given that Hansalpur accounts for nearly 47% of overseas shipments, how might global trade tariffs or geopolitical shifts affect the profitability of this export-heavy hub?

































