Maruti Suzuki Commences Commercial Production at Second Plant in Kharkhoda
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has officially announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant within its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana. This significant operational milestone, effective from May 18, 2026, marks a major step in the automaker’s ongoing expansion strategy to meet growing domestic and international automotive demand.
Capacity Expansion at Kharkhoda
The newly operational second plant boasts an annual production capacity of 250,000 units, which translates to 2.5 lakh vehicles per year. This crucial addition doubles the output of the location, bringing the total manufacturing capacity at the Kharkhoda site to 5 lakh units per annum.
This achievement follows the successful launch of the first plant at the Kharkhoda facility. The first plant, which also features a capacity of 250,000 units per year, successfully initiated commercial production earlier in February 2025. The rapid scaling of this site demonstrates the company’s commitment to enhancing its manufacturing footprint.
Total National Production Footprint
With the activation of this second plant at Kharkhoda, Maruti Suzuki’s overall annual production capacity across its Indian facilities has reached a formidable 2.65 million units, or 26.5 lakh units. To understand the scale of the automaker’s operations, the current production capacity is distributed across several key manufacturing hubs:
- Manesar Facility: 0.9 million units
- Hansalpur Facility (Gujarat): 0.75 million units
- Gurugram Facility: 0.5 million units
- Kharkhoda Facility (Haryana): 0.5 million units
Strategic Vision and Future Milestones
The Kharkhoda project holds immense strategic importance for the automaker. The foundation stone for this sprawling facility was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in August 2022.
Looking ahead, the company has highly ambitious plans for the Haryana site. Once the entire Kharkhoda facility is fully operational, it is slated to become one of Suzuki’s largest four-wheeler manufacturing locations globally, with an ultimate target capacity to produce 1 million vehicles per annum.
Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki had previously outlined a strategic plan to add 5 lakh units of capacity during the financial year 2026-27. The operational launch of this second plant is a direct realization of that planned expansion, keeping the company well on track to meet its fiscal year targets.
Vehicle Models Manufactured at Kharkhoda
The production lines at the Kharkhoda facility are currently optimized for the booming utility vehicle segment. The facility is actively manufacturing popular models, specifically the compact SUV Brezza and the mid-SUV Victoris. By focusing on these high-demand categories, the automaker is strategically aligning its new production capabilities with current consumer preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When did the second plant at the Kharkhoda facility begin commercial production? The commercial production at the second plant in the Kharkhoda facility commenced on May 18, 2026.
What is the production capacity of the new plant? The second plant has an annual production capacity of 250,000 units, which brings the total capacity of the Kharkhoda facility to 500,000 units per annum.
What is Maruti Suzuki’s total annual production capacity in India now? With the addition of the new Kharkhoda plant, Maruti Suzuki’s total annual production capacity stands at 2.65 million units.
Which vehicle models are currently being manufactured at the Kharkhoda facility? The Kharkhoda facility currently manufactures the compact SUV Brezza and the mid-SUV Victoris.
What is the ultimate production goal for the Kharkhoda site? Once fully operational, the Kharkhoda facility will be among Suzuki’s largest manufacturing locations, with the capacity to produce 1 million vehicles per annum.
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