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Maruti Suzuki India made 1 crore cars: Let us tell you that Manesar plant is spread over 600 acres. Operations started here for the first time in October 2006.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved the record of cumulative production of 1 crore car units at its Manesar plant. Additionally, the Manesar plant has achieved this impressive record in just 18 years, which is the fastest among global automobile manufacturing units.
Commenting on achieving this milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “I thank our customers for the trust they have placed in us as we reach this important milestone. I also thank all our employees, business associates and the Government of India for their continued support.
He said, “Crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark at our Manesar plant is a testament to India's manufacturing capability and our commitment to the larger national goal of 'Make in India'. With a strong focus on local manufacturing of elements, the company has been able to build a vast supply chain in India since its inception. Through our large-scale manufacturing facility, we are able to provide direct and indirect employment to lakhs of people. With our contribution to the supply chain, we will continue to contribute to making the automobile industry in India self-reliant and globally competitive.”
The Manesar facility is spread over 600 acres
Let us tell you that the Manesar facility is spread over 600 acres. Operations here were first started in October 2006. The company manufactures Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dezire, Wagon R, S-Presso and Celerio at this facility. These models are sold in the domestic market and exported to regions such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and neighboring countries in Asia. Maruti Suzuki's first passenger car to be exported to Japan, the Baleno, was also manufactured in this facility.
