Isuzu Motors India has successfully reached 10 years of automobile manufacturing in India. It is a noteworthy landmark for the Japanese auto company's operations at their Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh. In the four years that Isuzu has been operating from the facility since April 2016. The facility has become a significant manufacturing and exporting center, providing automobiles and engines to the domestic as well as foreign markets. The 10-year anniversary was celebrated by Isuzu Motors India on October 28, 2026.

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Manufacturing at Sri City Plant

Spread over an area of 107 acres, Isuzu's Sri City manufacturing plant was commissioned in April 2016. Its manufacturing operations commenced with the launch of the Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross as India's first Adventure Utility Vehicle.

Over the past decade, Isuzu has been ramping up its production capabilities at the plant and has started manufacturing other variants in its D-MAX and S-CAB series. In addition, the manufacturing site has become one of the key sites for the company's operations in foreign countries. Indicating the emphasis of the Japanese company on manufacturing competitive products in India.

Important milestones at the plant are as follows:

  • 2016: The commencement of manufacturing operations with the roll-out of the D-MAX V-Cross.
  • 2017: Export of its first made-in-India product to its neighbouring countries and launch of its premium SUV MU-X in India.
  • 2019: Started exporting its product to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
  • 2020: The commissioning of phase II of the factory that included the press shop and engine assembly plant.
  • 2024: Roll-out of its 1,00,000th made-in-India vehicle.

Naohiro Yamaguchi, President and Representative Director, CEO, Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan expressed his pride in the remarkable progress and achievements of Isuzu Motors India over the last decade. “Our collective dedication and hard work have delivered significant results. Since fiscal year 2022, IMI has maintained consistent profitability, while our export business has witnessed strong growth. India continues to be a strategically important market for ISUZU’s global operations. Looking ahead, our focus remains on strengthening our export business while accelerating growth in the domestic market.”

Shigeru Wakabayashi, Group CEO, Mobility Group, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan added, “I am truly proud that we have successfully reached our 10th anniversary built on IMI’s business foundation. Going forward, it is important to remain closer to our domestic customers, understand their needs, develop vehicles and services that suit them. Globally, ISUZU has always supported transportation, people’s daily lives and society, and we need to further expand this role here in India.”

Isuzu Becomes Largest Commercial Vehicle Exporter in India

Export has become an important component of Isuzu Motors India's expansion plans. It became the largest exporter of commercial vehicles from India in FY 2024-25, exporting 20,312 units which is a 24% increase over the previous year.

Isuzu exports its vehicles to many countries in the Middle East region like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan. Apart from this, Isuzu exports vehicles to Asian countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The company is aiming at improving its performance further by expanding its international business along with increasing its market share in the domestic market.

Rajesh Mittal, President & Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “The last ten years have been an important journey for Isuzu Motors India, and our Sri City facility has been at the heart of it. From the first Made-in-India vehicles to the milestone of one lakh vehicles and our exports, this journey reflects the commitment of ISUZU, its employees, dealer partners and the trust of our customers. In the recent years, IMI has witnessed a strong traction in business and operations, which has resulted in a 2.5 times profitable growth last year.”

Takeshi Hirano, Deputy Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “Globally, ISUZU is committed to deliver right products and solutions for the mobility of goods and people, creating value, supporting the growth of customers while enriching the society at large. IMI’s Sri City plant stands testimony in delivering exciting and robust products of the same global quality standards. Over the decade, we have understood the evolving market requirements and have continuously supported customers’ growing business aspirations. In the next decade, we will continue to build on our “Never Stop” philosophy delighting the growing ISUZU community in India and the world.”

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Suzu’s journey of ten years in India shows that success in manufacturing eventually leads to exports and success in business. Nonetheless, to maintain this, it will all boil down to how the company performs within its domestic environment and adapts to its customers’ needs. While its export performance is good, success in the Indian market is equally essential. In the next decade, it will become clear whether Isuzu will be able to capitalize on its manufacturing advantages in India’s tough automobile market.

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