Haryana

• 28 Mar 2025

Maruti Suzuki Plant in Haryana

Why in News? 

Maruti Suzuki India announced a Rs 7,410 crore investment to establish a third plant at Kharkhoda in Haryana, capable of producing up to 2.5 lakh vehicles per year. 

 Key Points 

• Existing and Upcoming Capacity: 
  • The current production capacity at Kharkhoda stands at 2.5 lakh units per year. 
  • Another plant, also with a 2.5 lakh units per year capacity, is under construction. 
• Approval for a Third Plant: 
  • On 26th March 2025, Maruti Suzuki’s Board approved the establishment of a third plant at Kharkhoda. 
  • With the third plant, Kharkhoda’s total production capacity is expected to reach 7.5 lakh units per year. 
  • The proposed capacity expansion is scheduled to be completed by 2029. 
• Reason for Expansion: 
  • The company cited growing market demand, including export opportunities, as the key reason for setting up the third plant.