The story
Gurugram's auto story began in 1983 when Maruti Udyog started making cars here with Suzuki, followed by Hero Honda's two-wheeler plant. Hundreds of vendor units came up nearby to supply parts just in time, and IMT Manesar was later developed for a second wave of plants. The belt now makes a large share of India's cars and two-wheelers. New car capacity is moving to Kharkhoda in Sonipat as Gurugram becomes more urban.
In numbers
Maruti had about 15 lakh units a year of capacity across its Gurugram and Manesar plants.
Deccan Herald — Maruti Suzuki may expand Manesar plant capacity by one lakh units by April 2024 · 2022The Gurgaon auto parts manufacturing cluster had 1,478 functional units, a turnover of about ₹1,638 crore, exports of ₹345 crore and employment of 69,431.
MSME-DI — Brief Industrial Profile of Gurgaon District · 2012The Gurgaon auto rubber parts cluster had 135 functional units, a turnover of ₹145.47 crore and employment of 1,089.
MSME-DI — Brief Industrial Profile of Gurgaon District · 2012
Ways in for a newcomer
- Tier-2 and tier-3 supply of machined, pressed or rubber parts to OEM vendors
- Tooling, dies and fixtures for vendors
- Logistics, warehousing and staffing services for plants
- EV component and charging-equipment supply
Problems the cluster faces
- High land and labour cost in Gurugram
- Inadequate power supply raised by small units
- Shift of new plants to other locations
- Dependence on a few large carmakers
Businesses to start here
Automobile Piston Manufacturing →Moulded Rubber Parts for Industry (Bushes, O-Rings, Seals) →Aluminium Pressure Die Casting (incl. Auto Parts) →Auto Control Cables →Automotive Air Filter Manufacturing →Plastic Injection Moulding (Containers) →CNC Engineering Workshop (Precision Job Work) →