Maruti Suzuki's ₹35,000 crore Kharkhoda plant to be inaugurated by PM Modi, Japan PM Takaichi

Maruti Suzuki's new 800-acre Kharkhoda facility in Haryana adds 10 lakh vehicles in annual capacity and over 21,000 direct jobs, backed by 70 MW solar. The plant advances the automaker's push toward a 40 lakh unit production target.

— Source publishedThu, 2 Jul, 2026, 09:54 IST·First seen Thu, 2 Jul, 2026, 10:07 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

PM Modi and Japan PM Takaichi to jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki's ₹35,000 crore Kharkhoda plant in Haryana, adding 10 lakh vehicle annual capacity and over

Key facts

  • ₹35,000 crore
  • 800 acres
  • 10 lakh vehicles annual capacity
  • 40 lakh units target
  • 21,000 direct jobs
  • 70 MW solar

Why this matters

The 800-acre Haryana facility and capacity expansion position Maruti for aggressive market-share consolidation, opening supplier partnership, JV, and localization deal opportunities across the region.

What to watch

  • Quarterly Maruti production/utilization numbers vs the 40 lakh target
  • Export volume growth from Indian plants
  • Entry-level vs SUV demand split in monthly PV sales
  • EV product roadmap tied to Kharkhoda capacity
  • Component supplier investment announcements in Haryana
  • Watch Maruti's model-mix announcements for Kharkhoda — likely SUV/EV lines to fix product gap, not small cars
  • Track vendor MOUs and land allotments in Kharkhoda-Sonipat industrial corridor
  • Monitor Haryana state incentives and infrastructure spend around the plant
  • Expect competitor capex responses from Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra to defend share
  • Solar/70MW captive power signals ESG positioning for export compliance