Mumbai: A top functionary said that Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIL), a subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler major Suzuki Motor Corporation, has decided to invest Rs 150 crore to swell capacity and fortify its dealership network.

New Delhi: Auto component maker Lucas-TVS will invest up to Rs. 400 crore by next two-three years in order to swell capability and product growth. It is also planning to establish new constructing units in Indonesia and Thailand.

Arvind Balaji, Lucas-TVS Vice- President, said, “We will invest up to Rs. 400 crore over the next two-three years in R&D, manufacturing and capacity building.”

New Delhi: Auto market head Maruti Suzuki thinks that the Rs 1-lakh car projected by Tata Motors is more a threat to two-wheeler makers than car manufacturers.

While addressing stockholders at its yearly general meeting, the company emphasized that a broader product range and new investments will push Maruti’s enlargement in Indian market.

Maruti Udyog, India`s biggest car manufacturer, is planning to invest Rs 90 billion in its new plants; up-gradation of its Gurgaon facility; and on new series engines for its cars.

The company is coming up with a new car facility and diesel plant at Manesar.

Maruti intends to export its next high volume car targeted at tile European market from India.