SMC, Maruti Suzuki to establish Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence in India, ET Auto

OSCOE’s objectives include supporting the national objective of high manufacturing growth. It also aims to raise the standard of component manufacturers, including tier-1, 2, and 3 suppliers.Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) have announced their plans to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India . The announcement was made at a remembrance event held in Delhi, for Suzuki, who passed away last year on December 25.

The proposed Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) will be located in Gujarat and Haryana. It will focus on building infrastructure and developing programmes in collaboration with academic institutions to promote Japanese manufacturing philosophies. These programmes will include formal teaching, lectures, discussions, and seminars.

His legacy

Osamu Suzuki played a crucial role in making car ownership accessible to the common man in India. He also contributed to the emergence of India as a major car producing nation in the world.

OSCOE’s objectives include supporting the national objective of high manufacturing growth. It also aims to raise the standard of component manufacturers, including tier-1, 2, and 3 suppliers.

Born on January 30, 1930, Mr. Osamu Suzuki graduated from the Faculty of Law at Chuo University in March 1953. He began his career at Suzuki Motor Corporation in April 1958.

Throughout his career, Osamu Suzuki held various leadership positions

• Published On Apr 23, 2025 at 02:56 PM IST

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