New Delhi, May 13, 2026: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s largest passenger vehicle maker, on Wednesday announced that it has cumulatively dispatched over 30 lakh vehicles via Indian Railways, marking a major milestone in its shift towards sustainable and green logistics.
📊 Rail Dispatch Share Jumps 5x in a Decade
The company has significantly increased its reliance on rail transport:
- FY2014-15: 5% of total dispatches
- FY2025-26: 26.5% of total dispatches
This reflects a strong transition towards eco-friendly freight movement.
⚡ Fastest Growth in Rail Dispatches
Maruti Suzuki highlighted that:
- The jump from 2 million to 3 million vehicles via rail
- Was achieved in just 21 months
- Making it the fastest addition of 1 million units through rail in its history
🌱 ₹1,372 Crore Investment in Green Logistics
Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the milestone represents a key step in the company’s green mobility vision.
- Rail dispatches have grown 9 times since 2014
- Over ₹1,372 crore invested in green logistics infrastructure
He also credited the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for enabling multi-modal logistics integration.
🎯 Target: 35% Rail Dispatch by 2030
Looking ahead, the company plans to:
- Increase rail share to 35% by FY2030-31
- Set up an in-plant railway siding at its upcoming Kharkhoda facility (Haryana)
This will help:
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Lower fuel consumption
- Ease road congestion
🏭 Strong Rail Infrastructure Backbone
Maruti Suzuki is currently:
- The only passenger vehicle maker in India with railway sidings inside plants
- Operating facilities at:
- Hansalpur (Gujarat)
- Manesar (Haryana)
These are developed under the PM GatiShakti plan.
🌍 Pan-India Rail Network Reach
- Annual rail dispatch capacity: 7.5 lakh vehicles
- Network covers 600+ cities
- Operates via 22 logistics hubs using a hub-and-spoke model
