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Maruti Suzuki Invests ₹77,500 Cr by FY31 for Growth

By Business DeskMaruti Suzuki Invests ₹77,500 Cr by FY31 for Growth

Maruti Suzuki India announces a massive ₹77,500 crore capital expenditure plan by FY31, focusing on capacity expansion, new models, and sustainability.

Maruti Suzuki India has significantly escalated its capital expenditure (capex) plans, committing Rs 77,500 crore for the five-year period extending through FY31. Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed this substantial investment, underscoring the company’s aggressive growth strategy.

Key Financial Commitments

  • Total Capex (FY26-FY31): Rs 77,500 crore
  • Previous Capex Plan: Rs 70,000 crore over five to six years, as stated by Suzuki Motor Corporation’s President Toshihiro Suzuki.
  • Current Fiscal Year (FY26-27) Capex: Rs 14,000 crore, marking a 40% increase from the prior year.
  • Previous Year (FY25-26) Capex: Rs 10,000 crore.

This elevated financial commitment represents a notable upward revision from earlier projections. The company aims to address various strategic objectives through these investments, focusing on long-term market leadership.

Strategic Investment Areas

  • Capacity expansion to meet growing demand.
  • Development of new car models.
  • Enhanced research and development activities.
  • Plant upgrades and modernization.
  • Strengthening marketing and sales infrastructure.
  • Implementing carbon-neutral measures.
  • Improving logistics operations.

Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki reassured stakeholders that all vehicles produced since 2008 are fully compatible with E20 fuel. This proactive measure aligns with broader environmental directives and consumer expectations.

Sustainability Initiatives Accelerated

  • In-house solar power capacity to increase from 79.1 megawatts (FY26) to 211.3 megawatts by FY31.
  • Aim to cover approximately 35% of total electricity needs through solar power.
  • Remaining electricity to be sourced from green energy, primarily solar and wind power.
  • Establishment of biomass plants at Manesar, Kharkhoda, and new Sanand factories for carbon-neutral manufacturing.

These comprehensive investments position Maruti Suzuki to not only expand its market presence but also to achieve significant sustainability milestones. The strategy reflects a clear through-line between capital deployment and future-proofing the business for evolving market and environmental demands.

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