Suzuki’s India Arm Aims to Catch Up With EV Entry, Plans Exports

Maruti Suzuki is looking to launch six EV models by 2030
Making India EV manufacturing hub for exports to 100 nations

The Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. e-Vitara electric vehicle unveiled during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, on Jan. 17. — The Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. e-Vitara electric vehicle unveiled during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, on Jan. 17.
Photographer: Anindito Mukherjee/Bloomberg

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By Sanjai P R and Satviki Sanjay

January 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM UTC

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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., which rolled out its first electric car Friday as it plays catch-up with rivals, is planning to make India a manufacturing hub that can export electric vehicles to 100 countries.

“We have chosen India as a global manufacturing base due to its quality product and scale merit,” Toshihiro Suzuki, representative director and president, Suzuki Motor Corp. said at the annual auto event in New Delhi.