Suzuki Motorcycle India expands manufacturing with new Kharkhoda unit

By Staff Report May 21, 2025 3:29 pm IST

Suzuki Motorcycle India started construction of second plant at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana. The facility is part of the company’s plan to expand production capacity and support local employment.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) begin construction of second production facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana.

The manufacturing unit will occupy 25 acres of the 100-acre site, while the additional 25 acres are dedicated to green space. In the initial phase, its production capacity will be 7.5 lakh units per year. Approximately Rs. 1200 crores have been allocated for the initial investment. After it opens in 2027, the facility is anticipated to create jobs for about 2,000 people.

Senior executives from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, and Suzuki Motorcycle India placed the foundation stone in front of local government leaders and the Japanese Embassy in India.

Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, stated, “Laying the foundation stone for our second plant in India reflects our focus on not just growing as a brand but also growing 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. Parallelly, 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.”