Maruti Suzuki India Limited has increased the hiring of women in vehicle manufacturing and engine transmission roles at its Gurugram and Manesar facilities over the past two years, the company announced on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, as part of efforts to improve gender diversity at the shopfloor level.
More than 190 women have been deployed on the shopfloor in a year, taking the company's total women workforce across all functions past 1,300. The women recruits work across assembly and quality control roles and receive the same on-the-job training and skill development programs as their male counterparts, with equal opportunity for career progression.
To support the initiative, Maruti Suzuki made infrastructure changes at its plants, including restrooms, changing areas, creche facilities, and security measures such as guards on duty and evening shift patrolling. The company also rolled out sensitisation training for existing team members.
Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said, "We have always had a good representation of women across diverse functions like Engineering, Marketing & Sales, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Supply Chain. However, real integration happens on the shopfloor when they work on building high-quality vehicles with precision and care. It is my personal wish to strengthen women representation at the shopfloor."
He added, "To achieve this mission we have carefully created an eco-system that supports women at shopfloor. A detailed study was undertaken to understand the requirements, and specific infrastructure changes were made on the shop floor to ensure their convenience and security. Infrastructure such as adequate restrooms, changing area, creche and safety support in the form of guards on duty and patrolling during evening shift were introduced. Furthermore, sensitization training for other team members was initiated to bring a positive shift in mindset and openness to promote an inclusive work culture. We mandate 100% employee participation in POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training to cultivate sensitization and a safe work environment."