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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Suzuki Motorcycle India expands footprint with new manufacturing plant in Haryana
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. ( SMIPL ) has laid the foundation stone for its second manufacturing facility in India. The plant, to be built at an initial investment of around ₹1,200 crore, will be located at IMT Kharkhoda in Haryana. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Suzuki Motor Corporation , Japan, and Suzuki Motorcycle India , including Kenichi Umeda – Managing Director, SMIPL, Takashi Ise – Executive General Manager, Motorcycle Operations, and Tsuyoshi Tanaka – Executive General Manager, Quality Assurance and Inspection Operations. Timeline In the first phase, the manufacturing unit will span 25 acres, with an additional 25 acres allocated to green space. The planned annual production capacity is 7.5 lakh units. Operations at the facility are scheduled to begin in 2027. SMIPL estimates that approximately 2,000 jobs will be created once the plant becomes operational. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, 'Laying the foundation stone for our second plant in India reflects our focus on not just growing as a brand, but to grow with the people and communities of India. By establishing our facility at IMT Kharkhoda, we look forward to contributing to the region's development, generating employment, and supporting the government's vision for industrial progress." The project supports both SMIPL's long-term strategy for the Indian market and broader policy objectives around infrastructure development and industrial growth.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Suzuki strengthens India presence with new manufacturing facility in Haryana
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) has laid the foundation stone for its second manufacturing facility in India at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana. According to the company, the new plant is a significant step in the company's expansion strategy and is aligned with the government's push to boost industrial growth, attract global investment, and create employment across 100 acres, the facility will have 25 acres allocated for manufacturing in the initial phase and an equal area reserved for green space, underlining SMIPL's commitment to sustainability. advertisementWith an initial investment of around Rs 1,200 crore, the plant is expected to be operational by 2027 and will have an annual production capacity of 7.5 lakh units in its first phase. The ceremony was attended by senior leadership from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, including Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, SMIPL, Takashi Ise, Executive General Manager (Motorcycle Operations), and Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Executive General Manager (Quality Assurance and Inspection Operations). Also present were Dr Manoj Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat, and Kyoko Hokugo, Minister of Economics, Embassy of Japan in at the event, Kenichi Umeda stated, "Laying the foundation stone for our second plant in India, reflects our focus on not just growing as a brand, but to grow with the people and communities of India. By establishing our facility at IMT Kharkhoda, we look forward to contributing to the region's development, generating employment, and supporting the government's vision for industrial progress. advertisementHe further said, "The Kharkhoda plant will help us to serve our customers better, support our dealer partners and strengthen collaboration with our suppliers. The basic concept of this plant is lean manufacturing. It will also feature modern automation and energy-efficient systems, helping us move towards Suzuki's global vision for carbon neutrality and Sustainability."Once operational, the plant is expected to generate employment for around 2,000 people and strengthen Suzuki's supply chain, dealership network, and customer service in to Auto Today Magazine
India.com
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Suzuki Motorcycle India Expands with Second Manufacturing Plant in Haryana
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has initiated the development of its second manufacturing facility in India by laying the foundation stone for a new plant at IMT Kharkhoda, an industrial township in Haryana developed by HSIIDC. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to expand its production footprint in India to meet increasing demand and support local economic development. The foundation stone ceremony was attended by senior executives from Suzuki Motor Corporation, including Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director of SMIPL, Mr. Takashi Ise, Executive General Manager of Motorcycle Operations, and Mr. Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Executive General Manager of Quality Assurance and Inspection Operations. Officials from the local administration and representatives from the Embassy of Japan in India were also present. The new plant will be constructed on a 100-acre site, with the initial phase of the manufacturing facility occupying 25 acres. An additional 25 acres will be set aside for green space, reflecting an emphasis on environmentally responsible operations. The facility will begin with an annual production capacity of 750,000 units and is expected to become operational in 2027. The Kharkhoda plant is expected to generate around 2,000 jobs once it becomes fully functional. The company plans to invest approximately Rs. 1,200 crores in the first phase of development. The plant's design will incorporate lean manufacturing practices along with modern automation and energy-efficient systems, aligning with Suzuki's broader goals of reducing its environmental impact and moving toward sustainable industrial operations. This development is aimed at strengthening SMIPL's domestic operations, improving its supply chain efficiency, and enhancing its ability to meet customer demand across the country.
