Maruti Suzuki Plans 35% Rail-Based Vehicle Dispatches by FY31

Maruti Suzuki Plans 35% Rail-Based Vehicle Dispatches by FY31​

Company Targets Sustainable Logistics Expansion​

New Delhi – March 25 – Maruti Suzuki India Ltd announced plans to significantly increase its reliance on rail-based vehicle dispatches, aiming for a 35 per cent share by fiscal year 2030-31. This represents a substantial rise from the current 26 per cent.

Manesar Railway Siding Reaches Milestone​

The company’s Manesar in-plant railway siding has successfully completed 100,000 vehicle dispatches since commencing operations in June 2025. This achievement has resulted in an estimated avoidance of 16,800 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).

Decade of Rail Logistics Growth​

Maruti Suzuki’s share of rail mode in outbound logistics has experienced substantial growth over the past decade. In 2016, rail transportation accounted for 5 per cent of the company’s logistics. By 2025, this figure had risen to 26 per cent.

Future Goals and Infrastructure​

Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi stated, “We aim to increase rail-based vehicle dispatches from the current 26 per cent to 35 per cent by FY 2030-31, in line with our commitment to build efficient and sustainable logistics and contribute to India’s net-zero ambition.”

The Manesar railway siding is currently India’s largest automobile in-plant railway facility and the second Public Sector Goods and Services Policy (GatiShakti) in-plant terminal for the auto industry and the company, following the Gujarat railway siding.

Through this in-plant railway siding, Maruti Suzuki serves 380 cities from 17 hubs utilizing a dedicated hub and spoke model.