BackECONOMY
Suzuki CEO urges Haryana to include hybrid and CNG provisions in Industrial Policy 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Suzuki Motor Corporation CEO Toshihiro Suzuki in New Delhi. Suzuki stated the Kharkhoda plant will manufacture strong hybrid vehicles and urged inclusion of hybrid and CNG provisions in the upcoming Industrial Policy 2026, while highlighting biogas sector expansion. The meeting also touched on ongoing investment and cultural outreach with Japan, including a Gita Jayanti Mahotsav in Japan.
Why It Matters
The discussions signal potential policy directions for Haryana's Industrial Policy 2026, focusing on hybrids, CNG, and biogas, with implications for automotive investment and clean-energy expansion. It also indicates ongoing international cultural and economic engagement with Japan.
Timeline
2 Events
Gita Jayanti Mahotsav to be organized in Japan; invitation to Tokyo seminar
April 24, 2026
Saini announced that the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav will be organized in Japan in June to strengthen cultural ties between Japan and Haryana. He invited Suzuki to attend an international Gita seminar as a distinguished guest at Tokyo University on June 20. He also requested Suzuki to facilitate collaboration between the Kurukshetra Development Board and a reputed Japanese social organization to ensure wider participation of Japanese citizens in the event. Suzuki agreed to consider the proposal.
Haryana CM meets Suzuki CEO; pushes for hybrid and CNG in Industrial Policy 2026
April 23, 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Suzuki Motor Corporation CEO Toshihiro Suzuki at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi. Suzuki indicated that the Kharkhoda plant will manufacture strong hybrid vehicles and urged the inclusion of provisions for hybrid and CNG vehicles in the upcoming Industrial Policy, 2026. He also highlighted a push into the compressed biogas sector, noting plans to set up nine biogas plants, of which two have already been established. An official spokesperson said the company will manufacture strong hybrid vehicles at the Kharkhoda plant and asked for support from the state government to ensure smooth production and sales. Saini said Haryana has consistently supported Suzuki and expressed hope for continued investment.