Skoda Auto, a Czech carmaker, has announced that India is a crucial market for its global growth strategy, ranking second only to Europe in terms of importance. The company has been present in the Indian market since 2000, with its first plant established in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad). Over the past 25 years, Skoda has leveraged India’s talent pool, growing consumer demand, and access to other markets to make it a cornerstone of its international growth strategy.
As the Volkswagen Group’s Indian operations, Skoda Auto is responsible for spearheading activities in the country. With evolving consumer preferences, the company is introducing products that combine global expertise with an understanding of the Indian market. To deliver long-term value to customers, employees, and communities, Skoda is dedicated to enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, sales touchpoints, and sustainability initiatives.
The Indian market has become a strategic hub for the ASEAN region, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. The company has multiple facilities in India, including assembly lines and manufacturing plants in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune. Additionally, Skoda has established a technology center in the country and recently opened a modern logistics facility in October 2023 for the export of components to Vietnam, a market it entered in 2023. With its strong presence in India, Skoda is well-positioned to leverage the region’s growth potential and drive its own growth and success.