PM Modi, Japan PM Launch Maruti's ₹35,000 Crore Mega Car Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM jointly inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's mega automobile manufacturing plant in Gujarat with an investment of ₹35,000 crore. This represents one of India's largest automotive sector investments and reflects deepening India-Japan strategic partnership in manufacturing. The facility is expected to generate over 21,000 direct employment opportunities while adding an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles upon full operationalization. This aligns with India's 'Make in India' initiative and positions India as a global manufacturing hub. The project strengthens bilateral relations through technology transfer and skill development. Key exam angles: (1) India-Japan strategic partnership and defence cooperation; (2) Make in India and FDI policy; (3) Employment generation under NDA's manufacturing focus; (4) Auto sector's role in GDP and exports; (5) Role of Gujarat in manufacturing corridor development. Expected UPSC questions on bilateral relations, industrial policy, and economic cooperation frameworks. This demonstrates India's attractiveness for large-scale FDI and manufacturing competitiveness in post-pandemic global supply chains.