Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister, H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, via video conferencing during the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in Maruti Suzuki’s more than four-decade journey in India and reinforces the strong economic and strategic partnership between India and Japan. The Kharkhoda facility is the company’s most advanced manufacturing plant and is expected to play a key role in expanding production capacity while supporting the growth of India’s automotive sector.
Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), and Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) were present at the event along with senior dignitaries from Government of India.
At full capacity of one million units per annum, the facility will be among the largest vehicle manufacturing facilities globally and a key contributor to the Company’s four million units annual production capacity ambition. The projected total investment at the facility will be INR 35,000 crore, creating over 21,000 jobs.
On the occasion Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “It is a great honour for Suzuki group today as its most advanced car manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana has been inaugurated by Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi and H.E. Sanae Takaichi. From current capacity of half a million units, the plant will be further scaled to one million units, making it one of the largest car plants in the world. It is a testament to the success of India-Japan partnership and ‘Make in India’ initiative. With favourable policy environment under Hon’ble PM Modi’s leadership, Suzuki is accelerating investments, employment, exports and technologies towards Viksit Bharat journey.”
Mr Suzuki added, “Over the years, India’s importance has grown significantly within the Suzuki Group. Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle, the e VITARA, is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant, for exports to 100 countries globally. Thanks to exports of Made in India cars, Suzuki has become the largest car importer in Japan, one of the most demanding automobile markets. This shift is a strong reflection of how ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ is unfolding in practice, demonstrating growing global trust in India’s quality, capability, and advancement in manufacturing.”
Industry 5.0-enabled manufacturing
Maruti Suzuki’s Kharkhoda manufacturing plant has been developed as a Suzuki Smart Factory, incorporating advanced digital technologies that enable real-time monitoring of operations to improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing energy consumption across manufacturing processes.
The facility also embraces Industry 5.0 principles through the deployment of human-aware collaborative robots (COBOTS), enabling seamless collaboration between humans and machines to achieve world-class manufacturing standards and operational excellence.
Powered by Renewable Energy
The Kharkhoda plant meets 100% of its electricity requirements through renewable energy, combining solar power with green power procurement. It currently has an installed solar capacity of 20 MWp, which is planned to increase to 70 MWp by 2030. To further strengthen its sustainability efforts, the company is also setting up a 10-tonne-per-day biogas plant and a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System.
Zero Liquid Discharge Plant
The facility operates as a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, ensuring complete recycling of wastewater. Nearly two-thirds of its water requirement is met through recycled water and rainwater harvesting, reflecting Maruti Suzuki’s focus on efficient water management and environmental sustainability.
To improve logistics and reduce fuel consumption in vehicle transportation, the company will establish an in-plant railway siding at the Kharkhoda facility, similar to those already operating at its Manesar (Haryana) and Hansalpur (Gujarat) manufacturing plants.
Community Development Initiatives
Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Maruti Suzuki is implementing community development projects across 10 villages surrounding the Kharkhoda facility. The initiatives focus on education, healthcare, sanitation, and community infrastructure, and are being carried out in consultation with local community leaders.
Building a Skilled Workforce
As part of a joint initiative between the Governments of India and Japan, Maruti Suzuki has established four Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) to develop a skilled workforce for the manufacturing sector. Since their inception, these institutes have trained more than 2,600 students. Looking ahead, the company plans to construct student hostel facilities at its JIM campuses in Sonipat and Manesar to support residential training and further strengthen skill development.
