AUTO Maruti Suzuki Launches Automatic S-CNG Swift, Dzire And Baleno Variants

Maruti Suzuki India, India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has launched its Auto Green Mission with the introduction of automatic S-CNG variants of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno. The new range combines the convenience of automatic driving with the fuel efficiency of S-CNG technology. Maruti Suzuki said the Dzire automatic S-CNG delivers a fuel efficiency of […]

CW Bureau · Sep 18, 2026

AUTO Maruti Hits 1 Mn Vehicle Dispatches Through In-Plant Railway Sidings

Maruti Suzuki India has crossed the milestone of 1 million (10 lakh) cumulative vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur in Gujarat and Manesar in Haryana, strengthening its shift towards rail-based and more sustainable vehicle logistics. Of the 1 million vehicles dispatched through the dedicated facilities, around 7.9 lakh vehicles were dispatched through […]

CW Bureau · Sep 18, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Set To Take Production Capacity To 3.65 Mn Units By FY31

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint, with installed production capacity set to rise to 3.65 million vehicles annually by the end of FY2030-31, Chairman R C Bhargava said. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Bhargava said two production lines have already been commissioned at Kharkhoda, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Sees Small-Car Market Gaining Pace Over Next Five Years

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), expects the small-car market to grow significantly faster over the next five years than it did during the previous five-year period, as the overall passenger vehicle market expands. The company is currently working on a detailed assessment of the likely growth trajectory of the Indian car market […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

ECONOMY Centre Clarifies On E20 Fuel Usage, Separates Facts from Misconceptions

The Centre has rejected what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that the initiative is backed by scientific validation, extensive field experience and industry data. The government issued a point-wise clarification to address concerns related to vehicle compatibility, engine performance, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Hits Global Milestone With 1-Million-Unit Gujarat Factory

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has crossed a historic manufacturing milestone by commencing commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat, taking the complex’s annual production capacity to 1 million passenger vehicles—the first time any Suzuki manufacturing site worldwide has achieved the feat. The expansion also makes Hansalpur India’s largest passenger vehicle […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki New Brezza Turbo Boosterjet Launched At ₹7.40 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki India has expanded its compact SUV portfolio with the launch of the new Brezza Turbo Boosterjet, signalling a renewed push to attract younger buyers seeking higher performance without compromising on fuel efficiency. Priced from an introductory ₹7.40 lakh (ex-showroom), the new turbocharged variant complements the existing Brezza range powered by the K15C Smart […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

AUTO New Brezza Bags 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating Ahead Of Launch

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s upcoming new Brezza has secured a 5-star safety rating for both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), ahead of its market launch on July 24. The certification further strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s growing portfolio of top-rated vehicles, as the country’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Opens 6,000th Service Touchpoint, Plans 500 More In FY27

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has strengthened its after-sales network by inaugurating its 6,000th service touchpoint in the country, reinforcing its strategy of bringing quality service closer to customers as its vehicle parc continues to grow. The milestone facility, established with the support of a dealer partner, is located in Kozhikode, Kerala, and takes the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Boosts Clean Energy With Battery Storage At Kharkhoda

Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, marking another step in the company’s transition towards cleaner energy and lower carbon emissions. The BESS installation complements the 20 MWp solar power plant commissioned at the Kharkhoda facility earlier this year. The energy storage system will […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

GENERAL Suzuki Team Visits JIM Manesar, IDTR Bahadurgarh To Review Ecosystem

Following the inauguration of Maruti Suzuki India’s Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, the senior leadership of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki visited two of the company’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) institutions focused on skill development and road safety. Suzuki Motor Corporation, Representative Director & President, Toshihiro Suzuki, and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Managing Director & […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026