During Maruti Suzuki’s annual general meeting, Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi outlined major financial outlays and environmental compliance milestones for India’s leading carmaker.
Key Highlights
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Expanded Capex Outlay: Maruti Suzuki has increased its cumulative capital expenditure to Rs 77,500 crore for the five-year period leading up to FY31, targeting capacity expansion, R&D, and new model developments.
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Near-Term Jump: Spending for FY26-27 is slated for a 40 percent single-year increase, rising from roughly Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 14,000 crore.
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E20 Fuel Compatibility: Takeuchi assured shareholders that all Maruti Suzuki vehicles produced from the 2008 production year onward are fully compatible with E20 fuel (petrol blended with 20% ethanol).
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Carbon-Neutral Push: The automaker plans to scale up its in-house solar capacity from 79.1 MW to 211.3 MW by FY31 (meeting nearly 35% of its total electricity needs) and introduce new biomass plants across its manufacturing facilities in Manesar, Kharkhoda, and Sanand.
