New Delhi [India]: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by producing two million vehicles in a single calendar year.
This accomplishment marks Maruti Suzuki as the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to reach this scale and the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation’s global facilities to achieve such a feat.
The two millionth vehicle, an Ertiga, was rolled out from Maruti Suzuki’s advanced manufacturing plant in Manesar, Haryana. Out of the total production, 60% was contributed by the company’s Haryana plants, while the remaining 40% came from the Gujarat facility. Popular models like the Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga, WagonR, and Brezza topped the production list in 2024.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, shared his thoughts on the milestone:
“The 2 million production milestone is a testament to India’s manufacturing potential and our dedication to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This achievement reflects our commitment, alongside our supplier and dealer partners, to driving economic growth, supporting nation-building, and making India’s automobile industry self-reliant and globally competitive.”
Expressing gratitude, he added, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, employees, and value chain partners for their continued support and for being an integral part of this historic journey.”
The milestone coincides with strong growth in both the Indian and global automobile markets. Maruti Suzuki currently operates three manufacturing facilities:
- Two in Haryana (Gurgaon and Manesar)
- One in Gujarat (Hansalpur)
These facilities have a combined annual production capacity of 2.35 million units.
To meet growing demand, Maruti Suzuki is developing a greenfield manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, slated to begin operations in 2025 with an annual capacity of 2.5 lakh units. Once fully operational, this facility will add 1 million units annually to Maruti Suzuki’s capacity. The company is also planning another greenfield facility with a 1 million-unit annual capacity, with the location under finalization.
Maruti Suzuki remains a leader in the ‘Make in India’ initiative, contributing nearly 40% of India’s total passenger vehicle exports. Over the past three years, the company has been India’s top passenger vehicle exporter, shipping 17 models, including the Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Dzire, and Swift, to 100 countries worldwide.