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Suzuki inaugurates one of the world's most modern automotive plants in Haryana, India
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Suzuki inaugurates one of the world's most modern automotive plants in Haryana, India

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Suzuki Motor Corporation inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Haryana, India.
  • The facility, a joint venture with Maruti Suzuki, is one of the world's most modern automotive factories.
  • The plant represents a significant investment and is expected to create over 21,000 jobs, strengthening India's role in global automotive production.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has inaugurated a highly advanced manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, India, marking a significant milestone for the Indian automotive industry. The new facility, a collaboration with Maruti Suzuki, India's leading car manufacturer and a subsidiary of Suzuki, is poised to become one of the most modern automotive production sites globally.

The plant was officially opened by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, underscoring its strategic importance. It integrates cutting-edge technology, intelligent manufacturing processes, and high sustainability standards. This development reinforces India's crucial role as a global hub for Suzuki's production and technological development, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Japan.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, along with government officials and industry representatives. With a projected investment of 350 billion rupees, the Kharkhoda plant aims for a future capacity of one million vehicles annually, positioning it among the largest automotive production facilities worldwide.

This expansion is set to significantly boost employment, with expectations of generating over 21,000 direct and indirect jobs. It aligns with Maruti Suzuki's broader goal of achieving an annual production capacity of four million vehicles. Toshihiro Suzuki highlighted the inauguration as a key step in the company's global growth vision and the successful India-Japan collaboration, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and sustainable development for future mobility.

It is a great honor to inaugurate our most advanced manufacturing plant. This project reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and the development of new technologies for the mobility of the future.

— Toshihiro SuzukiToshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, spoke at the plant's inauguration.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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