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PM Modi, Japan PM inaugurate Maruti’s Kharkhoda plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly inaugurated Maruti Suzuki India’s new manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda in Haryana on Friday, marking a major milestone in the country’s automotive sector and the long-standing partnership between India and Japan.

Built with an investment of around ₹35,000 crore, the Kharkhoda plant is Maruti Suzuki’s fourth manufacturing facility in India and one of its largest. The project is expected to significantly boost vehicle production while creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region.

The new facility has been designed with advanced manufacturing technologies and modern automation systems to improve production efficiency and support Maruti Suzuki’s future growth. The company plans to gradually expand the plant’s production capacity, helping meet rising domestic demand as well as export requirements.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi said the plant reflects global confidence in India’s manufacturing capabilities and reinforces the country’s emergence as a preferred destination for industrial investment. He highlighted the government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, ease of doing business and policies aimed at making India a global manufacturing hub.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the project as another symbol of the strong strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan. She said the two countries continue to deepen cooperation across sectors including manufacturing, technology, infrastructure and clean energy.

Maruti Suzuki said the Kharkhoda facility will play a key role in its long-term expansion strategy as the company prepares for growing demand in India’s passenger vehicle market. The plant is also expected to support the production of cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles in line with changing consumer preferences and environmental goals.

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Maruti Suzuki trims travel, promotes work-from-home

Maruti Suzuki India has instructed its employees to reduce non-essential travel and increase the use of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of an internal initiative aimed at cutting fuel consumption and improving operational efficiency.

According to reports, the company has rolled out the directive across its offices, asking staff to avoid unnecessary official travel and use virtual meetings wherever possible. The move is focused on reducing fuel usage linked to both employee commuting and business-related travel.

As part of the updated internal guidelines, Maruti Suzuki has also expanded work-from-home flexibility for eligible roles. Employees whose responsibilities do not require physical presence in the office are being encouraged to work remotely when possible. This shift is expected to reduce travel frequency and support cost-saving measures within the organisation.

The company is also promoting greater use of digital communication tools to ensure that daily operations and coordination between teams continue without disruption, even with reduced physical movement.

While the policy focuses on internal efficiency, it is also being seen as part of a broader corporate trend where companies are adopting sustainability-linked practices. Reducing fuel consumption has become an important consideration for many large organisations, especially in energy-sensitive operations.

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has consistently focused on improving operational efficiency across its business processes. The latest step reflects its ongoing efforts to optimise costs while maintaining productivity and workflow stability.

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 net profit up 4% at ₹3,879 cr

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest passenger car maker, reported a 4 per cent rise in net profit for the third quarter of FY26, reaching ₹3,879 crore, up from ₹3,726.9 crore in the same period last year. The company’s standalone profit was ₹3,794 crore, reflecting steady growth despite a one-time exceptional charge of ₹594 crore related to the implementation of new labour codes.

The company’s revenue from operations jumped 29 per cent to around ₹49,900 crore, driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in consumer sentiment. Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever quarterly domestic sales, with 564,669 units sold, up sharply from 466,993 units a year ago. Including exports, total sales reached 667,769 units, supported by continued demand across different car segments and overseas shipments.

The small car segment contributed significantly to growth, benefiting from the lower 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate. Operating performance remained healthy, with EBITDA rising around 10 per cent, although higher commodity costs and employee expenses slightly compressed margins.

Despite the positive top-line and volume growth, Maruti Suzuki’s shares saw a dip after the results, as investors considered the impact of the one-time labour code provision and ongoing cost pressures.

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Maruti Suzuki invests ₹2 crore in Ravity startup

Maruti Suzuki has invested ₹2 crore in Bengaluru-based Ravity Software Solutions, acquiring a 7.84% stake through its Innovation Fund.

Ravity focuses on connected mobility intelligence, leveraging AI and analytics to convert vehicle data into actionable insights for automakers and fleet operators. The startup’s solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency, vehicle performance, and the overall customer experience.

Maruti Suzuki’s CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and improving vehicle ownership through smart, data-driven solutions.

This deal also signals Maruti’s growing focus on digital transformation and connected mobility in India’s automotive sector.