Published 23:40 IST, October 17th 2024

Maruti Suzuki Manesar Achieves Milestone of 1 Crore Cars Produced in 18 Years

Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant reaches 1 crore cars produced in 18 years, enhancing global presence and driving local manufacturing.

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Maruti Suzuki ’s Manesar manufacturing plant has achieved a remarkable milestone by producing 1 crore vehicles since its inception in October 2006. This facility stands out as fastest Suzuki global manufacturing site to reach this significant benchmark, enhancing Maruti Suzuki's presence in competitive automotive industry. plant's cumulative production contributes to Maruti Suzuki’s overall total, which now exceeds 3.11 crore vehicles as of October 2024.

Key Models Produced at Manesar: A Hub of Versatility

Spre across a 600-acre site, Manesar plant is pivotal for several popular models, including  Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dzire, Wagon R, S-Presso, and Celerio. With an impressive annual capacity of approximately 2.35 million units, plant supports Maruti Suzuki ’s leership position in Indian automotive sector, reflecting its versatile production capabilities tailored to meet diverse market demands.

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Local Manufacturing: Driving Self-Reliance and Economic Growth

success of Manesar facility underscores importance of local manufacturing and self-reliance. Since its establishment, Maruti Suzuki has prioritized creating a robust local supply chain, enhancing competitiveness and ensuring product quality that meets global standards. plant has significantly contributed to employment generation, providing direct and indirect job opportunities that bolster local economy. Its workforce engages in various production stages, quality assurance, and supply chain management, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of suppliers and ancillary industries around plant.

Global Competitiveness: Maruti’s Exports and Manufacturing Strategy

Exports represent a key achievement for Manesar facility, with vehicles shipped to markets across Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and neighboring Asian countries. Notably,  Baleno was first passenger car produced at Manesar to be exported to Japan, showcasing facility's capability to meet international demand. Maruti Suzuki ’s manufacturing strategies effectively balance domestic needs while expanding export potential, driving growth and reinforcing company’s leership position. ir processes are not only efficient and cost-effective but also maintain high-quality standards.

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Celebrating Achievements: CEO Hisashi Takeuchi Expresses Gratitude

significance of reaching  1 crore production mark extends beyond statistics; it is a testament to evolving capabilities of Manesar facility and Maruti Suzuki 's commitment to vancing automotive manufacturing in India. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated, “As we reach this important landmark, I thank our customers for placing ir trust in us. I also thank all our employees, business associates, and Government of India for ir continued support.” Continuous upgres and a dedication to stringent production standards emphasize company's focus on long-term growth and aptability in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

23:40 IST, October 17th 2024