Maruti Suzuki India Limited is accelerating its green logistics strategy with a major investment push aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving transport efficiency. The country’s largest carmaker has committed more than ₹1,372 crore towards dedicated railway logistics infrastructure as it plans to significantly increase vehicle dispatches through railways over the next few years.
The company said it aims to raise the share of rail-based vehicle transportation to 35% by FY2030-31, up from 26.5% in FY2025-26.
Maruti Suzuki announced that it has cumulatively dispatched more than 30 lakh vehicles using railway networks, marking a major milestone in its logistics transformation journey.
Over the last decade, the company has steadily increased rail usage in outbound logistics from just 5% in FY2014-15 to 26.5% in FY2025-26.
The investment includes development of in-plant railway sidings, rail logistics hubs, specialised automobile rakes, and supporting infrastructure upgrades.
Maruti Suzuki currently operates railway sidings at its Hansalpur and Manesar manufacturing facilities, making it the first and only passenger vehicle manufacturer in India with railway connectivity inside two production plants.
The facilities have been developed under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and together have an annual dispatch capacity of 7.5 lakh vehicles.
The company now plans to establish another in-plant railway siding at its upcoming Kharkhoda facility as part of its long-term expansion plans.
The railway logistics network currently services more than 600 cities through 22 logistics hubs using a hub-and-spoke model.
Popular Maruti Suzuki models including Dzire, WagonR, Swift, Brezza, Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga, and Grand Vitara are transported through the rail network from its Gurugram, Manesar, and Gujarat plants.
The company also uses railways to connect export shipments to ports such as Mundra Port and Pipavav Port.
Maruti Suzuki’s growing focus on rail-based logistics highlights how automakers are increasingly integrating sustainability into supply chain operations. With rising pressure to reduce emissions and improve efficiency, the company’s investment in green transport infrastructure could become a key part of its long-term operational strategy while also easing congestion on Indian roads.
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Published on: May 15, 2026, 12:06 PM IST
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