Suzuki has announced a massive investment plan to strengthen its footprint in India and accelerate its electric vehicle journey. The e-Vitara electric SUV, manufactured at the Gujarat plant, is set to become India’s largest mass-produced and globally exported EV, showcasing the depth of Indo-Japanese collaboration in the automobile sector.
Suzuki will invest ₹70,000 crore in India over the next 5 to 6 years, Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Global Suzuki, said during the inaugural ceremony of e-Vitara.
The investment is aimed at increasing production, launching new models and defending its market share in the world's third-largest car market, the automaker's chief said. The Japanese company has already invested over ₹1 lakh crore in India, creating over 11 lakh direct jobs in the value chain.
Maruti Suzuki will export its electric SUV e-Vitara to 100 countries from its Gujarat plant. However, the timeline of the launch of the e-Vitara in India is undecided. To establish an EV line at the Gujarat facility, the company will invest 3,200 crore by FY26. The plant is spread over 640 acres, housing three plants each with a combined capacity of 7,50,000 units per annum.
Manufactured exclusively at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), a unit of Maruti Suzuki India, the first batch of export-bound e-Vitara will be shipped from Pipavav port to the European region, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Austria, and Belgium.
The company plans to export between 50,000 and 1,00,000 EVs annually. Toshihiro Suzuki said the company is hesitant to commit to a large domestic volume due to the high cost of importing batteries.
He further said, "We chose this facility to manufacture the e-VITARA, our first BEV and make it a global production hub for this model. We will export this 'Made in India BEV' to over 100 countries, including Japan and Europe."
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “We are deeply honoured that Hon’ble Prime Minister graced the occasion of commemoration of two historic events for the Indian automobile industry. His inspiration and visionary leadership have made this possible. His vision of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat has been inspiring Suzuki to invest in India.
These milestones are also a testimony to the enduring Indo-Japanese partnership, built on mutual trust and a shared vision for progress and a carbon-neutral future. We will provide all products and technologies that will reduce oil consumption and imports and carbon emissions, like battery electric vehicles, strong hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles powered by natural gas and biofuels.”
Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara is slated to be the largest mass-produced and exported electric vehicle from India. Born of a successful India-Japanese partnership, the e-Vitara combines Suzuki’s technology with India’s manufacturing strength in the true spirit of Make in India; Make for the World. Unlike EV conversions of traditional internal combustion vehicles, the e-Vitara is built on a dedicated EV-only platform to ensure performance and design efficiency.
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In another major accomplishment, Maruti Suzuki’s subsidiary TDSG has become the first company in India to achieve electrode-level localisation of lithium-ion battery cells. This achievement makes India self-reliant in hybrid battery manufacturing. The localisation of both cathode and anode elements supports the hybrid system in popular models such as the Grand Vitara and signals a shift towards deeper electric mobility adoption.
Maruti Suzuki India share price has gained about 17% in the month of August so far as of August 26, 2025. On August 26, 2025, its share price ended up by 1.81% and it hit a fresh 52-week high.
Suzuki’s ₹70,000 crore investment reaffirms India’s role as a global hub for electric mobility and advanced automobile manufacturing.
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Published on: Aug 27, 2025, 1:35 PM IST
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