Maruti Suzuki India to invest INR 9.25 billion in biogas expansion and green energy push by FY31

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has announced plans to invest ₹ 9.25 billion by FY 2030–31 in green energy initiatives, including new and expanded biogas facilities at Kharkhoda and Manesar. The move aligns with India’s waste-to-wealth agenda and aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence in manufacturing operations.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has outlined a multi-year capital allocation plan focused on renewable energy integration across its manufacturing network, committing ₹ 9.25 billion through FY 2030–31. The programme includes development of a 10 tonnes-per-day biogas facility at its Kharkhoda plant, expected to be operational in FY 2026–27, along with an upgrade of its Manesar biogas unit from 0.2 TPD to 0.7 TPD.

The initiative reflects a broader shift toward circular energy systems that convert organic waste into usable fuel, supporting India’s waste-to-wealth policy direction. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, has been steadily increasing its focus on reducing carbon intensity across production operations. The expansion of biogas capacity is expected to reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels while improving long-term operational efficiency. It also aligns with tightening global and domestic ESG expectations for automotive manufacturers, where supply chain and manufacturing emissions are under increasing scrutiny. For the automotive sector, the move signals deeper integration of renewable energy within heavy manufacturing infrastructure, potentially setting a benchmark for peers in India’s fast-growing mobility market.

From an investor perspective, the strategy strengthens the company’s positioning in sustainability-linked performance metrics and energy resilience amid volatile global fuel markets.