Maruti Suzuki India has announced a major capital investment of ₹35,000 crore to set up a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Gujarat, marking one of the company’s largest production expansion moves in India.
The investment was officially announced on January 17, 2026, and is aimed at significantly increasing vehicle production capacity to meet rising domestic demand and strengthen India’s role as an export manufacturing hub. The development is strategically important as Maruti Suzuki continues to operate at near-peak capacity across its existing facilities.
New Gujarat Plant: Scale and Capacity
The upcoming manufacturing facility will be developed on a large land parcel allotted by the Gujarat government. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 10 lakh vehicles, substantially adding to Maruti Suzuki’s overall output capability in the country.
The project will be executed in phases, allowing the company to align capacity addition with market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. Gujarat already plays a key role in Maruti Suzuki’s manufacturing ecosystem, and the new facility further strengthens the state’s position as a major automotive hub.
Strategic Expansion Amid Strong Demand
Maruti Suzuki’s decision comes at a time when the Indian passenger vehicle market continues to show sustained demand growth, supported by improving supply chains and stable consumer sentiment. The company has been recording strong sales volumes and high utilisation rates, making capacity expansion a strategic necessity rather than a discretionary move.
The new plant will support both domestic sales and export volumes, reinforcing India’s importance in Suzuki’s global manufacturing and supply strategy.
Employment and Economic Impact
According to official information, the new Gujarat facility is expected to generate over 12,000 direct jobs, along with significant indirect employment through vendors, logistics partners, and ancillary industries. The investment is also likely to boost the local MSME ecosystem and contribute to long-term industrial development in the region.
Long-Term Manufacturing Vision
With this ₹35,000 crore investment, Maruti Suzuki is reinforcing its long-term commitment to India as its principal manufacturing base. The expansion aligns with broader national manufacturing goals and underlines the company’s confidence in the Indian automobile market’s growth trajectory over the coming decade.
