Maruti Suzuki Launches Plant D in Gujarat, Boosting Capacity to One Million Units Annually
Maruti Suzuki India has commenced commercial production at its new Plant D within the Hansalpur facility in Gujarat. This expansion increases the site's annual capacity to one million vehicles, making it the first global Suzuki manufacturing location to achieve this milestone. The plant will initially produce the battery electric e VITARA and is part of Maruti Suzuki’s broader strategy for domestic production with international reach. The Hansalpur facility now contributes significantly to Maruti Suzuki's total Indian capacity, which has risen from 2.65 million units in May to 2.9 million following this expansion. The company plans further growth through its upcoming Sanand plant in Gujarat, expected to begin operations by 2029 with an initial annual output of 250,000 vehicles. The Hansalpur site has become a key export hub for Maruti Suzuki and accounted for nearly 47% of the company's overseas shipments during FY2025-26. The cumulative investment in this facility now stands at Rs252.88 billion ($2.65 billion), including an estimated Rs39 billion allocated specifically to Plant D.
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