Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Maruti Suzuki Expands India’s Manufacturing and Export Power
Maruti Suzuki makes many cars in India for people in India and for buyers in other countries.
It produced more than two million vehicles in FY26.
Nearly half of India’s exported passenger vehicles came from the company.
Suzuki now makes about two-thirds of its worldwide production in India.
Maruti Suzuki is building and expanding factories in Gujarat and Haryana.
These factories also encourage parts makers to build nearby.
The company is adding more SUVs because many customers want larger vehicles.
It has also started selling its first electric car, called the e-Vitara.
Maruti Suzuki wants more of its cars and parts to be made in India.
Maruti Suzuki produced a record 2.3 million vehicles in FY26 and exported 447,000 units.
The company held 49% of India’s passenger-vehicle export market in FY26, rising to 55% in Q1 FY27.
Maruti Suzuki increased annual capacity to 2.9 million units and is targeting four million by FY31.
Its Gujarat and Haryana plants have attracted suppliers, supported jobs and expanded India’s automotive manufacturing clusters.
The company is adding SUVs and electric vehicles while targeting greater domestic sourcing and reduced battery dependence.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki, led by managing director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi, is expanding its Indian manufacturing and export operations.
- What
- The automaker produced record vehicle volumes, expanded capacity, increased exports, added SUVs and launched its first battery electric vehicle.
- When
- The reported figures cover FY26 and Q1 FY27; the e-Vitara launched earlier in 2026, with further capacity planned by FY31.
- Where
- Manufacturing and supplier expansion is centered in India, particularly in Haryana’s Gurugram, Manesar and Kharkhoda, and Gujarat’s Hansalpur and Sanand.
- Why
- Maruti Suzuki is responding to strong domestic and export demand, growing SUV competition, and the need to develop an Indian electric-vehicle supply chain.
- FY26 production
- 2.3 million cars and SUVs
- FY26 exports
- 447,000 vehicles, up 34% from the previous year
- Export share
- 49% of India’s passenger-vehicle exports in FY26; 55% in Q1 FY27
- Current annual capacity
- 2.9 million units after adding 500,000 units in the first four months of FY27
- FY31 capacity target
- 4 million units annually, including 800,000 units reserved for exports
- Indian sourcing
- 91% of components by value are purchased from suppliers in India
- FY31 sales mix target
- 15% battery electric vehicles, 25% hybrids, 35% CNG and 25% ICE or flex-fuel vehicles