Maruti Suzuki crosses 30 lakh rail dispatches; trains now move 26.5% of cars
India's largest carmaker has shifted over a quarter of outbound vehicles to rail, up from 5% a decade ago, on the back of ₹1,372 crore in green logistics including in-plant sidings at Hansalpur and Manesar. Target: 35% by FY31, with Kharkhoda siding next.
What happened
Maruti Suzuki crossed 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches, with rail now carrying 26.5% of outbound vehicles versus 5% a decade ago. It targets 35% by FY31,
Key facts
- 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches
- 26.5% rail share FY26
- ₹13,720 million invested
- 7.5 lakh annual dispatch capacity
- 35% rail target by FY31
- 600+ cities
- 22 logistics hubs
Why this matters
Watch for partnership and JV openings around Kharkhoda-style rail sidings, auto-wagon leasing, and last-mile rail-to-dealer logistics as Maruti's playbook becomes the template peers will need to copy or buy into.