Maruti Suzuki Hits Record 23.4 Lakh Production in FY26, Eyes 40 Lakh Target

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced its highest-ever annual production of 23.4 lakh units for the fiscal year 2025-26. The achievement was led by five key models, each surpassing the 2 lakh unit mark. The company's Managing Director credited the milestone to a long-nurtured automotive ecosystem and strong belief in India's growth. With expansion underway, including a new plant in Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki aims to increase its annual production capacity to about 40 lakh units.

Key Points: Maruti Suzuki's Record FY26 Production & Expansion Plans

  • Record annual production of 23.4 lakh units
  • Top models: Dzire, Fronx, Swift, Ertiga, Baleno
  • Aims to scale capacity to ~40 lakh units annually
  • New 10-lakh unit plant planned in Gujarat
  • Part of Suzuki's strategy for India as export hub
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Maruti Suzuki clocks record production of 23.4 lakh units in FY26

Maruti Suzuki India achieves a record 23.4 lakh unit production in FY26, led by Dzire, Swift, Baleno. CEO outlines plan to scale to 40 lakh units annually.

"This is a proud moment for us, as very few companies across the world have been able to manufacture such large volumes in a single country. - Hisashi Takeuchi"

New Delhi, April 23

Maruti Suzuki India Limited recorded its highest-ever annual production volume of 23.4 lakh units in FY 2025-26, the company said in a statement on ThursdayThe automaker also became the only company among the global manufacturing facilities of Suzuki Motor Corporation to reach this production level. Dzire, Fronx, Swift, Ertiga and Baleno emerged as the top five models during the year, with each crossing the 2 lakh unit mark, the company stated.Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Hisashi Takeuchi said, "This is a proud moment for us, as very few companies across the world have been able to manufacture such large volumes in a single country. At Maruti Suzuki, we have always believed in offering products and technologies that complement the evolving needs and aspirations of our customers, earning their trust, generation after generation. This achievement is the outcome of a carefully nurtured automobile ecosystem built over four and a half decades."Takeuchi further said, "Our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation's strong belief in India's growth story, along with an increased focus on developing India as an export hub, is enabling us to further expand our production capacity. We aim to scale it to about 40 lakh units per annum." Maruti Suzuki currently operates manufacturing facilities in Gurugram, Manesar and Kharkhoda in Haryana, and Hansalpur in Gujarat, with a combined installed capacity of about 24 lakh units per year.As part of its expansion strategy, the company identified land for a fifth manufacturing facility at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Sanand, Gujarat, in March 2026, which is expected to have an annual capacity of 10 lakh units once fully operational.

The company currently manufactures 17 models with over 650 variants catering to domestic and export markets, it said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
That's over 2.3 million cars! The Swift and Baleno are everywhere on our roads. It's impressive how they've maintained dominance for so long. The export hub focus is smart for the global market.
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Vikram M
Proud moment indeed. But I hope this expansion also means more focus on electric vehicles. The EV game is heating up and Tata is leading there. Maruti needs to catch up fast with affordable EVs, not just more petrol cars.
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Priya S
Dzire is the king of Indian roads for a reason! Perfect for our family needs and city driving. The new plant in Gujarat will create so many jobs. Great for the local economy.
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Rohit P
650 variants? No wonder there's a Maruti for every budget. From a first-time buyer to a family upgrading, they have an option. This is the result of truly understanding the Indian middle class.
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Michael C
As an expat living in Delhi, I see Maruti's dominance daily. The service is efficient and parts are easily available, which is crucial. Their success story is a case study in localization.

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