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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has announced plans to set up a third manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, with an initial investment of ₹7,410 crore. The decision was approved by the company’s board during a meeting held on March 26, according to a regulatory filing.
Initial and Future Capacity Plans
The new Kharkhoda plant will have an initial annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units.
An additional plant with a similar 2.5 lakh unit capacity is already under construction.
By 2029, the total production capacity at Kharkhoda is expected to rise to 7.5 lakh units per year.
The entire investment will be funded through internal accruals.
Maruti Suzuki stated that the new plant is part of a broader plan to meet growing market demand in India and overseas markets.
Current Manufacturing Footprint in India
Maruti Suzuki currently operates three major production facilities:
Gurugram (Haryana) – 7,00,000 units/year
Manesar (Haryana) – 9,00,000 units/year
Hansalpur (Gujarat) – 7,50,000 units/year
Combined, these plants give Maruti Suzuki a total capacity of 2.35 million units per year.
Green Manufacturing Focus
Maruti Suzuki is also prioritizing sustainable manufacturing, with plans to expand solar energy capacity at its Manesar and Kharkhoda plants. This aligns with the company’s long-term goals of reducing its carbon footprint.
Key Vehicles Produced
Maruti Suzuki is known for several best-selling models, including:
Brezza
Ertiga
XL6
Wagon R
Dzire
S-Presso
Ciaz
Celerio
With the new plant at Kharkhoda, Maruti Suzuki is set to strengthen its production capabilities and reinforce its leadership in the Indian automobile market.
