Maruti Suzuki India has raised its planned capital expenditure to ₹77,500 crore for the five-year period from FY27 through FY31, signaling an aggressive investment cycle as India’s largest passenger-vehicle manufacturer expands production capacity, develops new models and strengthens research and development. The company plans to spend around ₹14,000 crore in FY27, a 40% increase from approximately ₹10,000 crore in the previous year.
The higher investment plan comes as Maruti prepares for another phase of growth, with installed manufacturing capacity already reaching 2.9 million vehicles annually and further expansion planned toward 4 million units. The company is also planning seven new SUVs over the next five years, increasing EV localization and investing in cleaner manufacturing, while retaining flexibility to produce EVs, hybrids, CNG and conventional internal-combustion-engine vehicles.
Maruti Suzuki Raises Five-Year Capex To ₹77,500 Crore
Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi announced the revised investment plan during the company’s annual general meeting on Monday.
The company plans to spend ₹77,500 crore cumulatively between FY27 and FY31.
The FY27 allocation alone is expected to reach ₹14,000 crore, representing a 40% year-on-year increase.
Maruti Suzuki Capex Plan
| Period | Planned Capex |
|---|---|
| FY26 | ~₹10,000 crore |
| FY27 | ₹14,000 crore |
| FY27-FY31 | ₹77,500 crore |
| Previous medium-term commitment | ₹70,000 crore |
The latest plan is higher than the ₹70,000-crore investment commitment announced by Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki last year for strengthening operations in India over five to six years.
Where Will Maruti Spend ₹77,500 Crore?
The investment will be spread across several areas rather than concentrated solely on factory construction.
Takeuchi said the capex would cover capacity expansion, new-model development, R&D, plant maintenance, marketing and sales infrastructure, carbon-emission reduction measures and logistics.
Major Investment Areas
₹77,500 Cr Capex
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Capacity New Models R&D
Expansion
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Plants Sales Infra Cleaner
& Maintenance Manufacturing
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Logistics
The broad allocation reflects Maruti’s strategy of expanding both manufacturing scale and product capabilities.
Production Capacity To Rise Toward 4 Million Units
Maruti’s manufacturing capacity has already increased to approximately 2.9 million vehicles a year.
The company has expanded capacity at Kharkhoda in Haryana and commissioned a fourth production line at Hansalpur in Gujarat.
Further multi-phase expansion, including another plant at Sanand in Gujarat, is expected to take total capacity toward 4 million units annually.
Maruti Capacity Expansion
Existing capacity
2.9 million units
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Kharkhoda expansion
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Hansalpur fourth line
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Sanand + further expansion
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Target capacity
4 million units annually
The capacity build-out is intended to support both domestic demand and Maruti’s growing export business.
Seven New SUVs Planned Over Five Years
A major part of the investment will support Maruti’s SUV strategy.
Takeuchi said the company plans to introduce seven new SUVs over the next five years as it attempts to strengthen its position in a segment where it has lost market share to competitors.
The shift is important because SUVs have become one of the fastest-growing segments of India’s passenger-vehicle market.
Maruti’s SUV Push
| Strategy | Objective |
|---|---|
| Seven new SUVs | Expand portfolio |
| New model development | Address changing preferences |
| Capacity expansion | Support higher volumes |
| R&D investment | Improve technology |
| Powertrain flexibility | Serve multiple fuel types |
The new products are expected to play a central role in Maruti’s next phase of volume growth.
Maruti Wants Manufacturing Flexibility Across Powertrains
The company is not committing its future production entirely to electric vehicles.
Takeuchi said new plants will be capable of manufacturing EVs, hybrids, CNG and internal-combustion-engine vehicles on the same production line.
This gives Maruti flexibility to adjust production according to changes in consumer demand and government policy.
Multi-Powertrain Manufacturing
New Maruti Plants
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EVs Hybrids CNG
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ICE
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Flexible production lines
The approach reduces the risk of investing heavily in a single powertrain technology while the Indian market continues to evolve.
EV Investment And Localization To Increase
Maruti has already started exporting its electric vehicles to Europe and is increasing localization of EV components.
Takeuchi said the company has a locally manufactured e-axle and intends to increase localization further, including battery components, as India’s EV ecosystem develops.
EV Localization Strategy
| Area | Maruti’s Direction |
|---|---|
| Electric vehicles | Expanding production |
| e-Axle | Locally manufactured |
| Batteries | Increasing localization |
| Exports | EVs exported to Europe |
| Manufacturing | Multi-powertrain capability |
Greater localization could help Maruti reduce import dependence and improve control over EV costs.
Small Cars Remain Important To Maruti
Despite the company’s SUV expansion, Maruti is continuing to focus on small cars.
Small-car volumes increased 63% between April and July 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, while Maruti’s share of the segment stood at approximately 83%, according to comments by Takeuchi.
The company believes the segment retains significant potential as household incomes rise.
Maruti’s Small-Car Position
April-July 2025
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April-July 2026
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Small-car volume
+63%
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Maruti segment share
~83%
The combination of small cars and SUVs allows Maruti to target both entry-level consumers and customers moving toward larger vehicles.
Record FY26 Sales Support Expansion
Maruti’s investment plans come after a record year.
The company sold 24.22 lakh vehicles in FY26, its highest-ever annual sales figure.
Exports also reached a record 4.47 lakh units, while the company crossed the two-million-unit annual sales mark for the third consecutive year.
Maruti FY26 Sales
| Metric | FY26 |
|---|---|
| Total vehicle sales | 24.22 lakh |
| Exports | 4.47 lakh |
| Annual sales above 2 million | Third consecutive year |
| Manufacturing expansion | Accelerated |
The strong sales performance provides the backdrop for the company’s decision to accelerate capacity and product investments.
Maruti Targets Its Next Million Vehicles
Maruti’s management believes its next million-vehicle sales milestone could arrive sooner than previously expected.
The company is relying on several growth drivers, including the revival of small-car demand, a stronger SUV portfolio, expanded manufacturing capacity and rising exports.
Growth Drivers
Small-car revival
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SUV expansion
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Higher capacity
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Record exports
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New powertrains
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Next million vehicles
The ₹77,500-crore investment programme is designed to support these growth drivers simultaneously.
Cleaner Manufacturing Gets A Larger Role
Maruti is also allocating capital toward carbon-emission reduction and cleaner factory operations.
The company plans to increase its in-house solar capacity from 79.1 MW in FY26 to 211.3 MW by FY31.
According to Takeuchi, the additional solar capacity would cover nearly 35% of Maruti’s total electricity requirements.
Maruti’s Renewable Energy Plan
| Indicator | FY26 | FY31 Target |
|---|---|---|
| In-house solar capacity | 79.1 MW | 211.3 MW |
| Share of electricity needs | — | ~35% |
| Additional green power | — | Solar + wind |
The remaining electricity requirements are expected to be met through green power purchased primarily from solar and wind projects.
Biomass Plants Planned At Manufacturing Sites
Maruti also plans to install biomass plants at its Manesar and Kharkhoda facilities and at the upcoming Sanand plant in Gujarat.
The projects form part of the company’s broader effort to move toward carbon-neutral manufacturing.
This means a portion of the new capex will support environmental infrastructure alongside conventional manufacturing expansion.
West Asia Conflict Raises Input Costs
The accelerated investment plan comes against a challenging cost backdrop.
Takeuchi said the conflict in West Asia has affected Maruti’s export business and increased commodity and component costs.
The company intends to manage those pressures through a combination of price increases and cost reductions.
However, management said it would avoid passing the entire increase on to customers immediately because excessive price increases could hurt demand.
Input-Cost Response
Higher commodity costs
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Higher component costs
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Maruti response
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Price hikes Cost reduction
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Protect demand
The balance between pricing and affordability will be important as Maruti executes its investment cycle.
Profitability Could Benefit From Scale
Large-scale investment can initially increase depreciation and operating costs, but higher production volumes can eventually improve manufacturing utilization.
Maruti’s planned capacity expansion could therefore support economies of scale if demand keeps pace.
At the same time, the company will need to manage commodity costs, technology investments and new-model development expenses.
Capex And Potential Business Impact
| Investment | Potential Benefit |
|---|---|
| New capacity | Higher production |
| New SUVs | Market-share opportunity |
| R&D | Product competitiveness |
| EV localization | Lower import dependence |
| Solar capacity | Lower carbon intensity |
| Sales infrastructure | Wider market reach |
| Logistics | Supply-chain efficiency |
The financial return on the ₹77,500-crore programme will emerge over several years rather than immediately.
Maruti’s Investment Is Larger Than Its Earlier Plan
The revised ₹77,500-crore target represents an increase over the previously announced ₹70,000-crore investment plan.
The higher allocation indicates that Maruti expects India’s automotive market to support further capacity and product expansion.
It also reflects the capital intensity of preparing for multiple powertrain technologies simultaneously.
Investment Plan Comparison
Earlier plan
₹70,000 crore
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New plan
₹77,500 crore
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The additional investment gives Maruti greater financial commitment toward its medium-term expansion.
E20 Compatibility Clarified
At the AGM, Takeuchi also addressed concerns about ethanol-blended petrol.
He said Maruti Suzuki vehicles produced from 2008 onward are compatible with E20 fuel, adding that the company had improved ethanol compatibility beginning with production year 2008.
This clarification comes as India’s E20 transition has generated questions among owners of older vehicles.
Maruti E20 Position
| Vehicle Production Year | Company’s Statement |
|---|---|
| From 2008 onward | E20 compatible |
| Current products | E20 compatible |
| Older than 2008 | Not covered by the stated assurance |
The statement specifically concerns Maruti’s position on vehicle compatibility and does not constitute a general industry-wide assessment.
Exports Are Becoming A Bigger Growth Engine
Maruti’s record 4.47 lakh vehicle exports in FY26 demonstrate the growing importance of international markets.
The company has been expanding its export footprint while increasing the number of products manufactured in India for overseas markets.
The new capacity could therefore support both domestic sales and exports.
Domestic And Export Growth
Maruti Capacity
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Indian market Export markets
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Small cars + SUVs Global models
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Higher volumes
This diversification could reduce Maruti’s dependence on any single market.
The Bigger Picture
Maruti Suzuki’s decision to raise its FY27-FY31 capex plan to ₹77,500 crore represents a major investment cycle for India’s largest passenger-vehicle manufacturer. The company plans to spend ₹14,000 crore in FY27 alone, up 40% from approximately ₹10,000 crore in FY26, while the five-year programme will fund capacity expansion, new models, R&D, plant maintenance, sales infrastructure, logistics and carbon-reduction initiatives.
The investment is being made against a backdrop of record sales and a changing Indian automobile market. Maruti sold 24.22 lakh vehicles in FY26 and exported a record 4.47 lakh units, while its production capacity has reached 2.9 million vehicles annually and is targeted to rise toward 4 million. The company is simultaneously planning seven new SUVs, expanding EV localization and maintaining manufacturing flexibility across EVs, hybrids, CNG and ICE vehicles.
Looking Ahead
The biggest test will be whether Maruti can convert the enlarged capital programme into sustained volume and market-share gains. The seven planned SUVs could help address the company’s relative weakness in the fast-growing SUV segment, while small cars remain an important volume opportunity. At the same time, rising commodity and component costs could pressure margins, making cost control and careful pricing important during the investment cycle.
Over the longer term, Maruti’s strategy is built around maintaining flexibility rather than betting on a single automotive technology. Its new plants are being designed to accommodate multiple powertrains, while EV localization, renewable energy and biomass projects are being developed alongside conventional capacity expansion. If demand, exports and manufacturing utilization continue to grow, the ₹77,500-crore investment could strengthen Maruti’s position across India’s evolving passenger-vehicle market through FY31.
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