Suzuki Motor Gujarat: the SMG plant at a glance
The Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) plant at Hansalpur, near Becharaji, is one of India's largest car factories. It opened on 1 February 2017, and since its fourth plant started on 30 July 2026 it can build 1 million cars a year. It sits in the Mandal Becharaji Special Investment Region (MBSIR), the industrial belt around Becharaji.
SMG was the first and only Suzuki car plant in India owned directly by Suzuki as a foreign company until 2025, which shows how important it is to Suzuki's global plans.
SMG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki, passed 3 million cumulative production, the fastest of any Suzuki-run facility to reach that mark.
Why the location works
Industrial hub
MBSIR gives the plant good links to the ports of Mundra and Kandla, which helps exports and parts supply.
Ready infrastructure
The region has power, water and logistics built for large factories, so suppliers set up close by.
What does the SMG plant make?
The SMG plant builds Maruti Suzuki's Swift, Baleno, Dzire and Fronx for India and for export, and since 30 July 2026 the e VITARA electric SUV. In FY2022-23, about half of the vehicles Maruti Suzuki exported were built here.
The plant builds popular models for India and for export.
| Model | Category | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Swift | Hatchback | India and export |
| Baleno | Premium hatchback | India and export |
| Dzire | Compact sedan | India and export |
| Fronx | Compact SUV | India and export |
Exports
SMG is a global production base for Suzuki. Its cars go to regions including Latin America and Africa. In FY2022-23, about 50 percent of the vehicles Maruti Suzuki exported were built at SMG.
Latin America
A major export region for compact cars and sedans built at SMG.
Africa
A growing market for Suzuki cars, valued for reliability and fuel economy.
Expansion and EV plans
Electric vehicle production has started: Plant D, the fourth plant at Hansalpur, began building the e VITARA battery electric SUV on 30 July 2026 (source: Suzuki Motor Corporation, 30 July 2026). Later plans below are announcements, so check Maruti Suzuki's official news for their status.
Plant opens
SMG begins production at Hansalpur.
2 million cars
The plant reaches 2 million cumulative production.
3 million cars
The plant passes 3 million, the fastest Suzuki facility to do so.
EV production starts
Plant D starts building the e VITARA battery electric SUV on 30 July, taking capacity to 1 million cars a year.
Planned: EV batteries
Vehicle battery production for BEVs was announced for 2026. Nearby, the TDSG battery plant supports this ecosystem.
Planned: more capacity
Part of Suzuki's plan to reach 4 million cars a year of capacity in India.
Jobs and the local economy
SMG is a major employer for the region. It provides thousands of direct jobs in manufacturing, quality, engineering and administration, and its suppliers, logistics firms and service companies add many more across Becharaji and the surrounding area.
The plant follows Japanese manufacturing principles and runs training in technical skills, quality and safety, which has made it a training ground for automotive skills in Gujarat.
Technology and environment
The plant uses automation, robotic welding and assembly lines, and inspection systems to keep Suzuki's global quality standards. SMG also runs initiatives for water saving, waste reduction and energy efficiency, in line with Suzuki's global environmental policy.
Suppliers and business around the plant
SMG has drawn many tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers to MBSIR, so the area now has a full automotive supply chain.
Component makers
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Engine parts, transmission parts, electrical systems and other automotive components.
Logistics partners
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Transport, warehousing and supply chain companies that keep the plant moving.
Service providers
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Maintenance, engineering and facility management companies working on site.
Taxi for SMG plant staff and visitors
The plant keeps strict security, and visits for colleges, industry professionals and business partners are arranged through the company with advance approval. Getting there on time is easier with a local taxi.
Our branch is at Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG plant, so we know the gates, the shift timings and the roads around MBSIR.
Staff pickups and drops
Regular pickups and late-shift drops for employees of the Maruti Suzuki, TDSG and Honda plants.
Visitor transfers
Airport and city pickups for guests, vendors and business delegations visiting the plant.
Multi-stop industrial trips
One car for several stops across the MBSIR industrial zone.
Clear rates
Sedan ₹12/km, Ertiga ₹13/km, Innova ₹18/km. Open 24/7, with a GST invoice available.
Read our taxi near me guide for Becharaji, the best routes to the Suzuki plant and our corporate taxi service.
Where is the Maruti Suzuki plant, and how far is it?
The Maruti Suzuki (SMG) plant is at Hansalpur, near Becharaji in Mehsana district, Gujarat 384210, on State Highway SH-19. It is about 100 km from Ahmedabad (around 2.5 hours), 110 km from Ahmedabad Airport and 40 km from Mehsana.
| Plant address |
|---|
| Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, Hansalpur, near Village Becharaji, Mandal Hansalpur, Gujarat 384210 |
The plant is on State Highway SH-19, with good road links to the major cities and ports of Gujarat. The distances below are from Becharaji, and the plant is close by at Hansalpur.
