Maruti Suzuki starts production at second Kharkhoda plant in Haryana

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana.

According to the company’s press release dated May 18, 2026, the newly operational plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity at the Kharkhoda facility to 5 lakh units per annum.

With this expansion, Maruti Suzuki’s overall annual production capacity across its facilities in Gurugram, Manesar and Kharkhoda in Haryana, along with Hansalpur in Gujarat, has increased to 26.5 lakh units.

The company said that once fully operational, the Kharkhoda facility will become one of Suzuki’s largest four-wheeler manufacturing hubs globally, with a planned production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles annually.

Maruti Suzuki had earlier outlined plans to add 5 lakh units of manufacturing capacity during FY27, and the commencement of the second Kharkhoda plant aligns with that expansion roadmap.

The automaker currently manufactures the compact SUV Brezza and the mid-size SUV Vitara at the Kharkhoda facility.

The foundation stone for the Kharkhoda manufacturing facility was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2022.

The expansion comes as Maruti Suzuki continues to strengthen production capabilities amid sustained demand in the passenger vehicle segment and rising competition in the SUV category.

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