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

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Inaugurates Kharkhoda Factory, Eyes ₹35,000-Cr Investment

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, a project that will eventually become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing plants with an annual production capacity of one million vehicles. The facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during […]

CW Bureau · Jul 2, 2026

AUTO Used-Car Market Outpaces New-Car Sales: Autocar India-Spinny Report

India’s used-car market is now 1.39 times larger than the new-car market and is growing at 11-13% annually, according to the Mobility Intelligence Report 2026 released by Autocar India and Spinny. The report, based on an analysis of more than 11,000 vehicle transactions across nine cities, said the organised used-car segment is expanding at more […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Maintenance Plan To Raise Ownership Experience

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the Smart Maintenance Plan (SMP), a flexible prepaid after-sales service programme aimed at providing customers with a hassle-free and cost-effective vehicle ownership experience. The new offering is designed to give vehicle owners greater flexibility in managing maintenance expenses while protecting them from future increases in service costs. Flexible plans for […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Earmarks ₹925 Cr For New Green Energy Initiatives By FY31

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has announced plans to invest ₹925 crore in green energy initiatives by FY2030-31, while unveiling two new biogas projects aimed at strengthening its renewable energy ecosystem. The announcement, made on World Environment Day, includes the development of a new biogas plant at the company’s Kharkhoda facility and the expansion […]

CW Bureau · Jun 5, 2026

AUTO Maruti Brings India’s First Flex-Fuel Car, Widens Fuel Variants Portfolio

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more self-reliant mobility solutions. The company has introduced flex-fuel technology in the WagonR, one of its most popular models and a brand that has previously played a pioneering role in alternative fuel mobility […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Accelerates Capacity Expansion To Clear Huge Backlog

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is shifting gears on capacity creation as it looks to tackle supply-side constraints that capped growth in FY25-26, even as underlying demand remained robust. According to the company’s management, a sharp ramp-up in production capacity is now underway to address a large order backlog and sustain momentum across segments. Backlog […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

AUTO SUVs, CNG, Exports: Inside Maruti Suzuki’s Next Growth Blueprint

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s (MSIL) latest investment push underlines a clear strategic thesis.  India’s passenger vehicle market is entering a multi-year growth phase and scale, product diversity and cost leadership will define the winners. By combining capacity expansion, SUV portfolio strengthening coupled with CNG dominance, MSIL is preparing the ground for the leader’s game. Now, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 25, 2026

AUTO Maruti February Sales Rise 7% to 2.14 Lakh Units; Exports Jump 56%

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) reported a 7% year-on-year increase in total sales for February 2026 at 2,13,995 units, compared with 1,99,400 units in the corresponding month last year, driven largely by a sharp surge in exports. Total domestic sales, comprising passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and supplies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), saw a […]

CW Bureau · Mar 1, 2026

AUTO GST 2.0 Demand Boom: Maruti Suzuki Shifts Gears To Fast Lane

If there was ever doubt about the power of Indian consumers, the past few months have settled it. After the government’s historic GST cut on passenger vehicles, demand has come roaring back, and Maruti Suzuki is feeling the heat in the best possible way. Tax reductions of 5–10% don’t happen often, and when they do, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 3, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Exports Victoris SUV As Across

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd commenced the export of its premium sport utility vehicle (SUV) Victoris as ‘Across’ for global market. Over 450 vehicles have set sail from Mundra and Pipavav ports for global markets. The SUV, which embodies the brand’s ‘Got It All’ philosophy, will be globally sold as ‘Across’. The Japanese carmaker is planning […]

CW Bureau · Jan 16, 2026