Suzuki began its automobile production in India in December 1983 with its first model, the Maruti 800 by Maruti Udyog. Photo: Raj K. Raj/HTNew Delhi: Japanese car maker Suzuki Motor Corporation though its subsidiaries Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Suzuki Motor Gujarat on Monday reached the 20 million vehicle sales mark in the Indian market. Suzuki achieved this feat through its most profitable subsidiary Maruti Suzuki in 35 years and five months, while it took 45 years and nine months to do the same in Japan. Maruti Suzuki is the biggest subsidiary of Suzuki and contributes more than half of the total volumes at a parent level. “Today the production is held at Gurgaon and Manesar plants of Maruti Suzuki and the Gujarat plant of Suzuki Motor Gujarat, Suzuki’s 100% subsidiary to produce automobiles in India.

Source: Mint June 04, 2018 07:52 UTC