Maruti Suzuki Invests Rs 70,000 Crore in India in Next 5-6 Years, Says Toshihiro Suzuki.
The Suzuki Motor Corporation President, Toshihiro Suzuki, has declared India to be the global manufacturing hub for the company’s upcoming electric SUV, the E-Vitar. The announcement underscores India’s central role in Suzuki’s global strategy.
“India has made such progress in policy and investment that it is standing shoulder to shoulder with the global market,” Suzuki said while addressing an industry forum. “The e-Vitara made here will be exported to over 100 countries, including Japan and countries in Europe. This shows the ability of Indian manufacturing to meet the highest global standards.”
The comment is particularly noteworthy given Japan’s historical reluctance to import cars from outside its borders. India, being the export base for electric models, also destined for Japan, is seen as a strong endorsement of local manufacturing quality. The carmaker has also announced an investment of Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next 5-6 years.
The European acceptance adds further weight, showing that India can meet stringent safety, design, and sustainability benchmarks.
Suzuki stressed that the company is focusing on India to drive its transition to clean mobility, going beyond conventional vehicles. He pointed to ethanol, biofuels, hybrid systems and full electrification as part of the roadmap. “Over the next five to six years, India will remain at the heart of Suzuki’s ambitions to reduce carbon and achieve sustainable development,” he said.
The eVitara export program reinforces India’s status as Suzuki’s largest market, its global EV production hub, and a significant contributor to the Group’s low-emission future.