Maruti Suzuki to invest ₹35,000 crore in Gujarat for new 10 lakh-unit plant

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is set to invest ₹35,000 crore in the development of a new manufacturing plant at Khoraj in Gujarat, targeting an annual production capacity of 10 lakh cars. The facility is expected

to generate employment for about 12,000 people.

The plant will be established on 1,750 acres of land allotted by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC).

The investment letter was handed over by Maruti Suzuki Managing Director Shriyut Hitachi Takeuchi to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a ceremony in Gandhinagar. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi and Maruti Suzuki Whole Time Director and Executive Committee Member Sunil Kakkar were also present.

“Glad to witness the Investment Letter Handover by Maruti Suzuki India Limited to the Government of Gujarat for setting up a mega car manufacturing facility at Khoraj, with an investment of ₹35,000 crore,” CM Patel said in a post on X. He added that the project will catalyse the growth of ancillary units and MSMEs, creating a robust auto manufacturing cluster.

CM Patel also highlighted the India-Japan partnership, saying Maruti Suzuki’s presence reflects global confidence in Gujarat’s policy-driven governance, world-class infrastructure and industry-friendly ecosystem. “Gujarat has firmly emerged as one of India’s leading automobile hubs and a preferred destination for global investors,” he said.

Deputy CM Sanghvi described the investment as “a proud moment for Gujarat’s growth story,” adding that the commitment will bring jobs, innovation and industrial growth to the state. He said partnerships like these show how a conducive environment can attract leading companies to invest and expand.

Maruti Suzuki began operations in 1983 with its first production facility in Gurugram, Haryana. Over the years, the company has expanded its manufacturing footprint across India, including facilities in Gurugram, Manesar, and Kharkhoda in Haryana, and has recently integrated its Gujarat plant into operations.

The automaker plans to increase its manufacturing capacity to 4 million units per annum to meet rising domestic demand and cater to international markets. Maruti Suzuki now produces 17 models and over 650 variants across its facilities.

The company recorded its highest-ever annual production in 2025, manufacturing over 22.55 lakh units, marking the second consecutive year it exceeded 20 lakh units, including domestic sales, exports and OEM supplies.

The top five models by production volume in 2025 were Fronx, Baleno, Swift, Dzire and Ertiga.

(With Agency Inputs)