Has Maruti Suzuki Secured a ₹4,960 Crore Deal for Capacity Expansion in Gujarat?
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (NationPress) Maruti Suzuki India Limited, recognized as the largest car manufacturer in India, has announced that its board has sanctioned a proposal amounting to ₹4,960 crore aimed at acquiring land to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in Gujarat.
This land acquisition targets the expansion of production capacity at Khoraj Industrial Estate, sourced from the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation. The anticipated capacity addition is set to reach up to 1 million (10 lakh) units, as stated in the exchange filing.
The board has approved the cost covering land acquisition, development, and preparatory activities, totaling ₹4,960 crore. The comprehensive investment will be finalized and authorized by the board during the planning phases of capacity installation.
Maruti Suzuki has disclosed that financing will be derived from a mix of internal accruals and external loans.
Currently, the existing capacity stands at approximately 24 lakh units annually across facilities in Gurugram, Manesar, Kharkhoda, and Hansalpur, with a potential output of 26 lakh units annually. This figure includes production from the former Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, which has been merged with the company.
Maruti Suzuki indicated that the existing capacity is fully utilized.
In 2025, the manufacturer achieved a record production of over 22.55 lakh vehicles, marking its highest output in a calendar year. This is the second consecutive year that Maruti Suzuki has surpassed 20 lakh units in annual production, which encompasses vehicles intended for domestic sales, exports, and OEM supplies.
The Managing Director and CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, emphasized that a substantial degree of localization has enabled the company to achieve such scale while preserving the global competitiveness of India's automotive manufacturing sector.
In 2025, Maruti Suzuki exported 3.95 lakh vehicles, the highest in any calendar year, reflecting a growth exceeding 21 percent compared to 2024.
Holding over 40 percent of the domestic market share in the passenger vehicle segment, the company aims to scale its manufacturing capacity to 4 million units annually to cater to growing domestic demand and international markets.