Maruti Suzuki Sets Record With 2 Million Vehicles In 2024

Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 20:35 [IST]

Maruti Suzuki has set a new record in India by producing 2 million passenger vehicles in 2024, marking the first time the company has achieved this within a single calendar year. This milestone also makes Maruti Suzuki the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation's global facilities to reach this production level.

The landmark vehicle, a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, was assembled at their Manesar facility in Haryana. Approximately 60% of the total vehicles produced in 2024 originated from its Haryana-based plants, while the remaining 40% came from its Gujarat factory. Key models contributing to this success included the Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga, WagonR, and Brezza.

Production Facilities and Future Plans

Maruti Suzuki currently operates three major manufacturing units: two in Haryana (Gurgaon and Manesar) and one in Gujarat (Hansalpur). Together, these facilities have an annual production capacity of 2.35 million units. The company plans to expand this capacity to 4 million units per year to meet increasing domestic and international demand.

To support this growth, Maruti Suzuki is constructing a new manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The first production line at this facility will have an annual capacity of 250,000 units and is expected to be operational by 2025. Once fully developed, the Kharkhoda plant will be able to produce up to 1 million vehicles annually.

Export Achievements

Maruti Suzuki has been instrumental in India's passenger vehicle exports, accounting for nearly 40% of them. It has maintained its position as India's top car exporter for three consecutive years. Popular export models like the Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Dzire, and Swift are shipped to almost 100 countries.

Additionally, Maruti Suzuki is planning another plant with similar capacity; however, its location is yet to be determined. This expansion aligns with their strategy to enhance production capabilities further.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, commented on the achievement: "The 2 million production milestone is a testament to India's manufacturing potential and our dedication to 'Make in India' initiative. This achievement reflects our commitment, alongside our supplier and dealer partners."

Maruti Suzuki's continued success underscores its commitment to driving economic growth and supporting nation-building efforts while making India's automobile industry self-reliant and competitive globally.