PM Modi, Japan PM to unveil Maruti Suzuki’s Rs 35,000 crore mega plant today… Why this Haryana facility could change India’s auto game

In a major boost to India’s automobile manufacturing ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are set to jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki India’s massive new manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda on Wednesday.

The new facility, built with an investment of nearly Rs 35,000 crore, is being seen as one of the largest greenfield automobile projects in India’s recent history. It marks a significant step in expanding the country’s manufacturing capacity and reinforcing India’s growing role in the global automotive supply chain.

The Kharkhoda plant will become Maruti Suzuki’s fourth manufacturing facility in India and is expected to add an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles once it reaches full-scale operations.

This expansion comes at a crucial time for Maruti Suzuki, which continues to dominate India’s passenger vehicle market with nearly 50 percent market share. With demand rising steadily in both domestic and international markets, the company is aggressively scaling up production to maintain its leadership.

The significance of this project goes beyond numbers. The facility is expected to generate over 21,000 direct jobs, while thousands of indirect employment opportunities are likely to emerge through ancillary industries, component suppliers, logistics networks, and local businesses.

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Industry experts believe the plant will act as a major catalyst for Haryana’s industrial ecosystem, especially in the automotive and component manufacturing sectors.

The inauguration also carries strong geopolitical and economic symbolism. Maruti Suzuki remains one of the most successful examples of India-Japan industrial collaboration, and the presence of both leaders highlights the strategic importance of this partnership.

The development aligns closely with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, which aims to position the country as a global hub for manufacturing automobiles and auto components. The government has been pushing for increased localisation, stronger supply chains, and higher exports to make India a preferred production base.

With the Kharkhoda facility becoming operational, Maruti Suzuki is expected to accelerate its roadmap for next-generation vehicles, including exports and future mobility solutions.

For India, this isn’t just another factory launch — it’s a strong signal that the country’s manufacturing story is entering a bigger, faster lane.