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Maruti Suzuki Achieves 30 Lakh Rail Vehicle Dispatches Milestone

Maruti Suzuki India has crossed 30 lakh cumulative vehicle dispatches through the Indian Railways network. Rail's share in its logistics rose from 5% in FY2014-15 to 26.5% in FY2025-26. The company aims to increase this to 35% by FY2030-31, with plans for a railway siding at its Kharkhoda facility. The achievement highlights its commitment to sustainable logistics under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

Key Points: Maruti Suzuki Crosses 30 Lakh Rail Dispatches

  • Crossed 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches
  • Rail share rose from 5% to 26.5% since FY2014-15
  • Fastest addition of 1 million units in 21 months
  • Aims for 35% rail share by FY2030-31
  • In-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur and Manesar
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Maruti Suzuki India crosses 30 lakh vehicle dispatches through railways

Maruti Suzuki India dispatches over 30 lakh vehicles via railways, aims for 35% rail share by FY2031, boosting green logistics under PM GatiShakti.

"Maruti Suzuki has committed over Rs 13,720 million towards dedicated green logistics infrastructure. - Hisashi Takeuchi"

New Delhi, May 13

India's largest passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday said it has crossed a major milestone by cumulatively dispatching over 30 lakh vehicles through the Indian Railways network, underlining its push towards greener and more sustainable logistics operations.

The company said it has steadily increased the share of rail transport in its overall outbound logistics over the last decade.

Rail-based dispatches accounted for just 5 per cent of total vehicle dispatches in FY2014-15, which has now risen to 26.5 per cent in FY2025-26.

Maruti Suzuki highlighted that the journey from two million to three million cumulative rail dispatches was completed in just 21 months, making it the fastest addition of one million units through railway transportation in the company's history.

Commenting on the achievement, Hisashi Takeuchi said the milestone marks an important step in the company's green logistics journey.

He noted that rail-based dispatches have increased nearly nine times since 2014 and now contribute more than a quarter of the company's total vehicle movement.

"Maruti Suzuki has committed over Rs 13,720 million towards dedicated green logistics infrastructure," he added.

He also credited the government's PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for creating an enabling framework for integrated and multimodal logistics that has helped industries shift towards rail-led freight transportation.

Looking ahead, Maruti Suzuki aims to raise the share of rail-based dispatches to 35 per cent by FY2030-31.

The company also plans to establish an in-plant railway siding at its upcoming Kharkhoda facility, which it said would help lower carbon emissions, reduce fuel consumption and ease road congestion.

Maruti Suzuki said it is currently the first and only passenger vehicle manufacturer in India to operate railway sidings within two of its manufacturing facilities at Hansalpur in Gujarat and Manesar in Haryana.

Both facilities have been developed under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

According to the company, the combined annual dispatch capacity of these two in-plant railway sidings stands at 7.5 lakh vehicles.

The rail network services more than 600 cities through 22 hubs under a hub-and-spoke logistics model.

- IANS

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Priya S
But is this really enough? The target is only 35% by 2030. Shouldn't they aim higher, like 50%? Our roads are clogged with trucks carrying cars everywhere. India needs more aggressive rail logistics push. Still, credit where due for the improvement from 5%.
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Sarah B
Impressive milestone! I'm curious about how this hub-and-spoke model works exactly. Are those 22 hubs across major cities? And 600 cities serviced - that's almost every town in India. The PM GatiShakti connection seems genuinely useful here.
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James A
Great to see Indian manufacturing embracing green logistics! The 21 months to add the last million cars is impressive speed. But I hope they also invest in EV logistics for the final mile - that's where emissions are still high.
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Kavya N
As a daily train commuter, this makes me happy! 😊 Using railways more means fewer trucks on highways - less pollution, fewer accidents. Though I wish they'd also invest in public transport infrastructure alongside car logistics.
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Nikhil C
Rs 1,372 crore investment in green logistics is substantial! But I'm skeptical about the 35% target - that's still a minority share. For a company that talks sustainability, they could set a more ambitious goal. Yet, considering India's rail infrastructure challenges, maybe it's realistic.
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