Maruti Suzuki India has announced a massive commitment of ₹1,372 crore toward dedicated green logistics infrastructure. This strategic investment aims to significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint by shifting a larger portion of its vehicle transport from roads to the railway network. The automaker has set an ambitious target to increase the share of rail-based dispatches to 35% by the 2030-31 fiscal year.
The announcement comes as the company celebrates a major operational milestone: surpassing 3 million cumulative vehicle dispatches via rail. Notably, the jump from 2 million to 3 million was achieved in just 21 months, marking the fastest million-unit milestone in the company’s history. Currently, rail outbound logistics account for 26.5% of Maruti Suzuki’s total dispatches, a staggering ninefold increase in volume since 2014.
Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi emphasized that the capital will be used to develop in-plant railway sidings at the Hansalpur and Manesar manufacturing plants, as well as a new facility at Kharkhoda. The funds will also cover the procurement of specialized automotive rakes and the establishment of rail yards at key logistics hubs.
By prioritizing rail transport over traditional road haulage, Maruti Suzuki expects to realize significant environmental and logistical benefits. This transition is designed to lower fuel consumption, ease national road congestion, and drastically cut CO2 emissions. This move reinforces the company’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing and distribution within the Indian automotive sector.
