Suzuki Motor Corporation’s announcement of a ₹70,000 crore investment in India over the next five to six years is a watershed moment for the country’s automotive sector, highlighting both Suzuki’s dedication to the Indian market and the government's successful push for domestic manufacturing and green mobility. This announcement was made by Toshihiro Suzuki, President and Representative Director of Suzuki Motor Corporation, at the launch event of Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the ‘e-Vitara’, at the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat today.
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Suzuki’s planned investment will be channeled into expanding production capabilities, introducing new car models, and bolstering its leadership in the world’s third-largest automobile market. The Hansalpur facility, at the centre of this expansion, is set to become one of the globe’s largest auto manufacturing hubs, with a planned capacity of one million units per year. Additionally, the facility will serve as the exclusive manufacturing site for Suzuki’s electric SUV, with exports destined for over 100 countries, including major European markets and Japan. The company will also pioneer large-scale production of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles on Indian soil which is a shift that supports the government’s self-reliance vision and carbon neutrality goals.
Suzuki’s multi-powertrain strategy includes battery electric vehicles, strong hybrids, ethanol flex-fuel vehicles, and compressed biogas, further aligning with India’s green mobility initiatives and "Make in India" policy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the event underscored government support for Suzuki’s vision. The move follows cumulative investments of over ₹1 lakh crore by Suzuki in India, which have created more than 1.1 million direct jobs throughout its value chain.
Industry experts hailed the announcement as strategic, supporting the rapid electric and green transition of India’s automotive landscape. Suzuki’s clear commitment to emerging technologies and local manufacturing is expected to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and strengthen the country’s export competitiveness for automotive goods.
The market responded positively to the investment news. Shares of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Suzuki’s majority-owned subsidiary and India’s largest carmaker, reached an all-time high, trading at ₹14,730 during intra-day on August 26, 2025, up by about 2%. Over the past month, Maruti Suzuki stock has surged by more than 19%, reflecting investor optimism regarding future growth driven by Suzuki’s massive investment and ambitious expansion plans.
Suzuki’s ₹70,000 crore investment not only strengthens its foothold in India but also delivers a strong vote of confidence in the country’s manufacturing, technological progress, and export capacities. Supported by positive market sentiment and strong government backing, Suzuki’s roadmap promises transformative changes for India’s auto sector over the coming decade.
