Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its Manesar facility has crossed the 1 crore cumulative production milestone. This achievement makes the Manesar facility the fastest among Suzuki’s global automobile manufacturing plants to reach this mark, achieving it in just 18 years.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated, “As we reach this important landmark, I thank our customers for placing their trust in us. I also thank all our employees, business associates, and Government of India for their continued support.”

Manesar facility production

The Manesar facility, which is spread over 600 acres, started its operations in October 2006. It manufactures a range of models including Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dzire, Wagon R, S-Presso, and Celerio. These models are sold in the domestic market and exported to regions such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and neighboring countries in Asia. Notably, Maruti Suzuki’s first passenger car to be exported to Japan, the Baleno, was also produced at this facility.

Takeuchi added, “Crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark at our Manesar facility is a testament to India’s manufacturing capability and our commitment to the larger national goal of ‘Make in India’. With a strong focus on local manufacturing of components, since inception, the Company has been able to establish a vast supply chain in India. Through our large-scale manufacturing facilities, we have been able to provide direct and indirect employment to millions of people. Along with our supply chain partners, we will continue to contribute to making the automobile industry in India self-reliant and globally competitive.”

Maruti Suzuki’s overall production capability stands at approximately 2.35 million units per year. Since its inception, the company has produced over 3.11 crore vehicles.