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Suzuki India sets up second two wheeler manufacturing plant in India

In its first phase, Suzuki’s plant will have an annual production capacity of 7.50 lakh units.
1 min read22 May '25
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Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) is working on establishing a new manufacturing plant in Haryana, its second in the country. Located at IMT Kharkhoda, the facility aligns with the government’s vision to boost industrial infrastructure, attract global investments and generate employment in the region. 

  1. Second Suzuki two-wheeler plant in India will be operational in 2027
  2. Suzuki India makes models for local as well as export purposes

Suzuki setting up second manufacturing plant in India

All of Suzuki’s sub-250cc models in India will be made here

This new manufacturing facility is a part of the company’s strategy to meet the rising demand for its products in the Indian market while also supporting local development and job creation. 

Suzuki’s second manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda will be developed with an initial investment of close to Rs 1,200 crores and will have an annual production capacity of 7.50 lakh units in the first phase. The plant is scheduled to commence operations in 2027 and once functional, it will provide employment to around 2,000 people.

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