Maruti Suzuki India Limited has begun commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, effective May 18, 2026, according to a company filing. The development marks another step in the automaker’s ongoing capacity expansion strategy in India.
The newly operational unit adds an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles, matching the scale of the first Kharkhoda plant that began operations in February 2025. With both plants now functional, the total installed capacity at the Kharkhoda site has reached 5 lakh units per year.
Kharkhoda Becomes a Key Manufacturing Hub
The Kharkhoda facility is part of Maruti Suzuki’s broader plan to strengthen its domestic manufacturing footprint. The company operates multiple production hubs across India, including Gurugram, Manesar, Hansalpur in Gujarat, and the newly expanded Kharkhoda complex.
With the commissioning of the second unit, the company’s overall annual production capacity across all plants has increased to approximately 26.5 lakh units.
The capacity distribution across key facilities is now as follows:
- Gurugram: 5 lakh units annually
- Manesar: 9 lakh units annually
- Hansalpur: 7.5 lakh units annually
- Kharkhoda: 5 lakh units annually
Part of Larger Expansion Strategy
The second Kharkhoda plant forms part of Maruti Suzuki’s planned capacity expansion programme for FY27, under which the company had previously indicated an additional 5 lakh units of production capability.
The Kharkhoda site is expected to scale further over time, with long-term expansion plans targeting up to 10 lakh units annually once all phases are completed. This would position it among the company’s largest production bases.
Models Being Manufactured
The Kharkhoda facility currently produces key models including the Brezza compact SUV and the Victoris mid-size SUV. These models are part of Maruti Suzuki’s SUV-focused product strategy, which has been a major growth driver in recent years.
The foundation stone for the Kharkhoda plant was laid in August 2022, and the site has since been developed in phases to support large-scale production requirements.
Market Reaction and Stock Movement
Following the announcement, Maruti Suzuki India Limited shares were trading lower in intraday trade, reflecting broader market sentiment even as the company continues to expand its manufacturing capacity base.
Summary
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its Kharkhoda facility with the start of production at its second plant, increasing the site’s capacity to 5 lakh units annually. The expansion strengthens the company’s overall manufacturing footprint and supports its longer-term plan to scale total production capacity in India to meet growing automotive demand.
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