Overview

• Commercial production of the e‑Vitara began at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant, with exports formally flagged off to more than 100 countries including Europe and Japan.
• Local manufacturing of hybrid battery electrodes started at the TDS Lithium‑Ion Battery facility, with officials saying over 80% of battery value will now be produced domestically.
• Suzuki Motor Corporation announced an investment of about ₹70,000 crore over the next 5–6 years for capacity expansion, R&D and new models, positioning India as a global EV hub.
• Initial export consignments are being prepared, with CNBC reporting the first unit bound for the UK as part of broader shipments to European markets.
• Indian launch timing is widely reported for early September, and coverage cites two LFP battery options with FWD/AWD configurations, though driving‑range figures vary across outlets and await official confirmation.