Maruti Suzuki & Indian Railways: Car Dispatch Stats FY25
- Maruti Suzuki is increasingly utilizing Indian Railways for vehicle dispatches, with a record 518,000 vehicles transported in fiscal year 2024-25.
- The company has steadily increased its reliance on rail transport,citing important environmental benefits.
- Looking ahead,Maruti Suzuki aims to increase the share of vehicle dispatches through railways to 35% by fiscal year 2030-31.
Maruti Suzuki is revolutionizing its logistics! Learn how the company transported a record 518,000 vehicles via Indian Railways in fiscal year 2024-25, representing a quarter of its total dispatches. This strategic shift towards rail transport, driven by sustainability goals, has already avoided over 180,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Maruti Suzuki aims to dispatch 35% of its vehicles by rail by fiscal year 2030-31, demonstrating its dedication to environmental responsibility and efficient operations. The company is also expanding its rail infrastructure. You can find more details on Maruti Suzuki and how they partnered with Indian Railways at News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for Maruti Suzuki’s eco-friendly initiatives!
Maruti Suzuki Increases Rail Transport for vehicle Dispatches, Reducing Emissions
Updated June 05, 2025
Maruti Suzuki is increasingly utilizing Indian Railways for vehicle dispatches, with a record 518,000 vehicles transported in fiscal year 2024-25. This figure represents approximately one-fourth of the company’s total vehicle dispatches for the year. The move highlights Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to sustainable logistics and reducing its carbon footprint.
The company has steadily increased its reliance on rail transport,citing important environmental benefits. Maruti Suzuki estimates that using railways has helped avoid over 180,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and saved more than 6.3 million liters of fuel. As fiscal year 2014-15, the automaker has dispatched around 2.4 million vehicles via rail.
Looking ahead,Maruti Suzuki aims to increase the share of vehicle dispatches through railways to 35% by fiscal year 2030-31. This shift aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals and efforts to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain. The increased use of rail transport for vehicle dispatches is a key part of their strategy for environmental obligation and efficient logistics.
Hisashi Takeuchi,MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited,emphasized the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. “Reducing carbon emissions is a top priority for us,both in our products and in our operations,” Takeuchi said. “Maruti Suzuki was the first company in India to obtain an Automobile-Freight-Train-Operator license, in 2013. As then, we have dispatched nearly 24 lakh vehicles through rail mode. By FY 2030-31,we plan to increase the share of vehicle dispatches through railways to 35%.”
| fiscal Year | Vehicles Dispatched via Rail |
|---|---|
| 2014-15 to 2024-25 (Cumulative) | 2.4 million |
| 2024-25 | 518,000 |
What’s next
Maruti Suzuki plans to further expand its rail transport infrastructure and increase the number of flexi deck rakes it operates. The company currently operates over 40 flexi deck rakes, each capable of carrying around 300 vehicles per trip. This expansion will support the company’s goal of increasing rail dispatches to 35% by fiscal year 2030-31, contributing to a greener and more efficient automotive supply chain.