Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s new manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat, with the attendance of state leaders and senior executives. This facility is set to become one of the largest automotive manufacturing centres in the world.

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Stepping onto the World Stage

This facility is not just any factory—it’s the first in India dedicated to producing electric vehicles of Maruti Suzuki, including the all-electric e-Vitara, as well as lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes for strong hybrid models. The plant’s massive scale underscores India's rising prominence in the global auto sector.

Supercharging India’s EV Vision

e-Vitara Takes Flight

At the launch, PM Modi flagged off the very first e-Vitara unit rolled out from the new plant. This marks a milestone as Maruti Suzuki’s first-ever global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), set for export to more than 100 countries.

A Boost to the Battery Ecosystem

Alongside the e-Vitara, Modi inaugurated a facility dedicated to producing hybrid battery electrodes, in collaboration with Toshiba, Denso, and Suzuki. This initiative will impressively allow for the manufacturing of over 80 percent of value-added components for batteries within India.

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Deepening “Make in India” Roots

Investment & Expansion on the Horizon

Suzuki Motor Corporation has committed approximately ₹70,000 crore (~$8 billion) in investment in India over the next 5–6 years, reinforcing India’s role as its largest and most crucial market. The company also plans to nearly double its production capacity to 4 million vehicles by the decade’s end, leveraging both the new Hansalpur facility and an existing greenfield plant in Haryana.

A Global Manufacturing Powerhouse

The launch signals India’s strengthened position as a manufacturing powerhouse. By becoming a global hub for electric vehicles and green technologies, India is set to compete with leading players like China.

A Conversation Echoing Through Industry

Prime Minister Modi called the day “a special day in India's quest for self-reliance and being a hub for green mobility,” emphasising how “Made in India” EVs will soon dominate the global roads.