The world of automobiles has lost a titan. Osamu Suzuki, the ingenious and fiercely pragmatic leader who propelled Japan’s Suzuki Motor to global prominence, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 94 after a battle with lymphoma.

Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become.

Osamu Suzuki, a key figure behind Maruti 800, was instrumental in introducing the small car to India in 1983. His vision and risk-taking attitude significantly shaped the Indian automobile industry, making it a robust economic sector.

Maruti Suzuki faces a critical transition period following the death of its influential former chairman and CEO, Osamu Suzuki while grappling with declining market share in India amid shifting consumer preferences and intensifying competition from South Korean manufacturers.

Suzuki took a gamble on India when much bigger names would not, knowing full well he’d have to work under the Government of India as a public sector firm.

Osamu Suzuki, the former chairman of Suzuki Motors Corporation, passed away recently. He played a crucial role in establishing Suzuki as a global automobile brand. Suzuki is most renowned in India for the launch of the Maruti 800 in 1983,

Suzuki Motor Corporation's former chairman Osamu Suzuki, who had played a significant role in turning India into a major automobile market with the launch of iconic Maruti 800 in 1983 winter, died of lymphoma on December 25,

2025 Suzuki V-Strom SX has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 2.16 lakh, reflecting a Rs 5,000 increase from the previous model. This update brings the bike in line with OBD-2B emissions norms, enhancing its performance and efficiency.

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The renewed interest in India can be attributed to the developing international situations, including economic distress in China, supply chain disruptions, rising strategic risks, and increasing prote

They had little in common on first sight but both made pivotal decisions guided by a similar philosophy: think big, act big. Read more at straitstimes.com.