Maruti Suzuki starts production at second Kharkhoda plant in Haryana
New Delhi, May 18
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commenced commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, increasing total production capacity at the site to 5 lakh units annually, the company said.
The newly operational plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units. "This second plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity at Kharkhoda to 5 lakh units," the company said.
With this addition, the company's total annual production capacity across its facilities in Gurugram, Manesar and Kharkhoda in Haryana, along with Hansalpur in Gujarat, has risen to 26.5 lakh units.
The Kharkhoda facility currently manufactures the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
The company had earlier stated its plan to add 5 lakh units of production capacity during FY 2026-27, and the second plant at Kharkhoda is part of that expansion.
Once fully developed, the Kharkhoda facility is expected to have a total capacity of 10 lakh vehicles per annum, making it one of Suzuki Motor Corporation's largest four-wheeler manufacturing sites globally.
The foundation stone for the Kharkhoda manufacturing facility was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2022.
The expansion comes as Maruti Suzuki continues to increase manufacturing capacity in line with its planned production growth in India. The company's Haryana operations remain one of its major manufacturing hubs, with multiple plants located in Gurugram, Manesar and Kharkhoda contributing to domestic production.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Kharkhoda becoming a mega hub for Maruti is impressive. Jobs creation for locals and boost to Haryana's economy. Yehi toh chahiye Desh ko! 🇮🇳
Happy to see Indian manufacturing growing. But my concern is the environmental impact of so many new car plants. Hope they use green energy and water recycling. We need development with sustainability.
Maruti is still the king of Indian roads. Brezza and Grand Vitara already selling like hotcakes. More capacity means shorter waiting periods. Win-win for customers!
Good news for auto sector. But I wish they'd also increase production of CNG and hybrid models. Fuel prices aren't going down anytime soon, and middle-class families need affordable options.
PM Modi laid foundation in 2022 and production starts now - that's decent speed for a mega project. Kharkhoda will be one of Suzuki's biggest plants globally. Proud moment for Haryana and India.
More production is good, but what about the quality? Maruti's safety standards have been questioned in the past. I hope they maintain high quality as they scale up. Safety should not be compromised for quantity.
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