Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced a major achievement with its Manesar manufacturing facility crossing the 1 crore cumulative production milestone. The feat makes the Manesar plant the fastest among Suzuki’s global automobile manufacturing facilities to reach this milestone, accomplishing it in just 18 years since its inception in October 2006.
Marking the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, expressed gratitude to customers and stakeholders, stating, “As we reach this important landmark, I thank our customers for placing their trust in us. I also thank all our employees, business associates, and the Government of India for their continued support.” He emphasized the significance of the achievement, highlighting, “Crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark at our Manesar facility is a testament to India’s manufacturing capability and our commitment to the larger national goal of ‘Make in India’.”
The Manesar facility, spread over 600 acres, plays a crucial role in Maruti Suzuki’s production capabilities. It manufactures popular models like the Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dzire, WagonR, S-Presso, and Celerio. These vehicles serve both the domestic market and are exported to regions including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and neighboring Asian countries. The facility also holds the distinction of producing the Baleno, Maruti Suzuki’s first passenger car exported to Japan.
With a strong focus on local component manufacturing, Maruti Suzuki has built a robust supply chain network in India, contributing significantly to the country’s automotive sector. Mr. Takeuchi added, “Through our large-scale manufacturing facilities, we have been able to provide direct and indirect employment to millions of people. Along with our supply chain partners, we will continue to contribute to making the automobile industry in India self-reliant and globally competitive.”
Maruti Suzuki’s total production capacity across its facilities now stands at approximately 2.35 million units per year, with over 3.11 crore vehicles produced since the company’s inception. The milestone at the Manesar facility reaffirms Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to supporting India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub.
