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Gujarat first attracted a wave of global automobile manufacturers between 2012 and 2015, with Suzuki’s 2014 MoU to establish a mega plant marking a turning point.“>
North Gujarat has rapidly emerged as one of India’s leading automobile manufacturing hubs, led by Suzuki Motor Gujarat’s facility with an annual production capacity of 7.5 lakh cars, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), ANI reports.Suzuki has now announced plans to set up a fourth production line with an investment of ₹3,200 crore to scale up electric vehicle (EV) production in the state. The move comes on the back of earlier commitments, including a ₹7,300 crore battery plant and a ₹3,100 crore EV manufacturing facility.
Suzuki, a backbone for Gujarat’s automotive wave
Gujarat first attracted a wave of global automobile manufacturers between 2012 and 2015, with Suzuki’s 2014 MoU to establish a mega plant marking a turning point. Since then, the Japanese automaker has invested significantly in the region, creating jobs and boosting the local auto component ecosystem around Mehsana.The Suzuki Motor Gujarat plant is now among the largest automobile manufacturing facilities in the country, serving both domestic and export markets. Gujarat’s strong port connectivity has positioned it as a strategic export hub, with automobile exports worth ₹3,459 crore in 2024 to markets such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UAE and Chile.Overall, investments in Gujarat’s automobile sector reached ₹29,700 crore in FY23, growing at a CAGR of 16.4 per cent over the past five years. The Mandal Becharaji Special Investment Region (SIR) has also become a key centre for auto manufacturing, drawing global players and allied industries.The state is set to highlight these achievements at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC), where it will showcase opportunities for global investors in the automotive and allied sectors.
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