Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has begun constructing its second manufacturing facility in India, situated in the Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Kharkhoda, Haryana. This development is part of the company's strategic plan to increase production capacity, promote environmental sustainability, and contribute to the economic growth of the region.
The plant will require an investment of about Rs 1,200 crore and is expected to start operations by 2027, with an annual production goal of 750,000 units in its first phase. Covering 100 acres, it will have 25 acres for manufacturing and an equal area for green spaces. This new production plant is integral to SMIPL's plan to address the increasing demand for its products in India while also promoting local growth and employment opportunities.
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The ceremony to lay the foundation stone was attended by senior officials from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, including Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director of SMIPL. Local officials, like Dr. Manoj Kumar, the Deputy Commissioner of Sonipat, and Kyoko Hokugo, Minister of Economics at the Japanese Embassy in India, were also present.
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Once it is running, the plant is expected to create around 2,000 jobs and improve Suzuki's supply chain and customer service in India. The facility will use lean manufacturing techniques and include modern automation and energy-efficient systems to help meet Suzuki's sustainability goals.
Suzuki Motorcycle India currently offers a diverse range of two-wheelers Indian customers across various segments including models like Access 125, Avenis, Burgman Street 125, Gixxer, V-Strom SX, and others.
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