Maruti Suzuki fires up second Kharkhoda plant, lifting total capacity to 26.5 lakh units
India's largest carmaker began commercial production at its second Kharkhoda facility, adding 2.5 lakh units annually. The plant is rolling out Brezza and Victoris SUVs to clear a 1.9 lakh-strong order backlog, with dealer inventory at just 12 days. A ₹14,000 crore FY27 investment underpins the expansion across Kharkhoda and Sanand.
What happened
Maruti Suzuki started commercial production at its second Kharkhoda plant, adding 2.5 lakh units annual capacity, lifting total capacity to 26.5 lakh units.
Key facts
- 2.5 lakh units
- 5 lakh units total Kharkhoda
- 26.5 lakh units total capacity
- ₹14,000 crore FY27 investment
- ₹10,189 crore Sanand phase-I
- 1.9 lakh pending orders
- 12 days dealer inventory
Why this matters
Maruti's hardened manufacturing footprint across Kharkhoda and Sanand raises the bar for any acquirer or JV partner targeting India's mass-SUV segment.