Hansalpur, Gujarat– Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated landmark green mobility projects at Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Hansalpur plant, marking a significant leap in India’s “Make in India, Make for the World” vision.
The Prime Minister flagged off Suzuki’s “e-VITARA”, the company’s first global battery electric vehicle manufactured in India. From today, these Made-in-India EVs will be exported to over 100 countries, including Japan and key European markets, establishing India as Suzuki’s global hub for electric mobility.
Alongside this milestone, the Prime Minister also launched domestic production of hybrid battery electrodes at the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant—a joint venture of Toshiba, Denso, and Suzuki. This development ensures that more than 80% of the battery value chain will now be produced within India, giving a boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and clean energy innovation.
Reflecting on the journey that began in 2012 with Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant, PM Modi said that the seeds of Aatmanirbhar Bharat were sown years ago and are now yielding global recognition. Remembering late Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, he credited him for nurturing India-Japan industrial cooperation. The Prime Minister underlined India’s unique advantages: “We have the strength of democracy, the power of demography, and a large skilled workforce. This makes India a win-win destination for every partner.” He noted that Suzuki’s export of India-made vehicles back to Japan reflects growing trust in India’s capabilities. Highlighting the critical role of batteries in the EV ecosystem, PM Modi said India has moved from being a battery importer to now producing advanced cells domestically. He further pointed out Maruti Suzuki’s prototype of a hybrid ambulance, developed within six months, which aligns with the government’s ₹11,000 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme for electric and hybrid ambulances.
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