Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met a delegation from Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) on November 9 to discuss electric vehicle manufacturing, automobile exports and domestic localisation.
The delegation was led by Piyush Arora, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SAVWIPL. Discussions focused on expanding India’s automobile exports and strengthening its position as a global automotive manufacturing hub.
The meeting also covered opportunities to accelerate electric vehicle production in India. Both sides discussed increasing the use of locally sourced components, encouraging innovation and strengthening the country’s participation in global automotive value chains.
Goyal’s office said the discussions focused on expanding automobile shipments to overseas markets while improving domestic manufacturing capabilities. The meeting forms part of the government’s engagement with automobile manufacturers as India seeks to increase its role in international vehicle production and supply chains.
Localisation is a key component of India’s manufacturing strategy. Greater domestic sourcing of components can strengthen supplier networks and increase the participation of Indian manufacturers in vehicle production.
SAVWIPL operates several vehicle manufacturing facilities in India and produces vehicles under the Škoda and Volkswagen brands. The company has also expanded its retail and service network. In October 2026, Škoda Auto India reported more than 350 customer touchpoints across 193 cities.
No new investment commitment, production target or specific electric vehicle launch timeline was announced following the meeting.
The discussions covered the broader direction of India’s automotive sector, with emphasis on export growth, electric mobility and domestic manufacturing capacity.
