- Manufactured at the Chakan plant with deep local sourcing, the Kylaq underscores India’s growing capabilities in engineering, product design, and manufacturing
- SAVWIPL first sub‑4‑meter SUV has been a key driver of the Group’s 36% growth year-on-year in 2025
- This production milestone comes amid renewed focus on scale, cost competitiveness and long-term supplier partnerships
Tuesday, 27 January 2026: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has crossed the 50,000-unit production milestone for the Škoda Kylaq – a testament to our commitment to the Government’s Make in India initiative. The Kylaq has been a key contributor for the Group’s 36% growth (YOY) in 2025. The Group has achieved this by enhancing the scale of its India operations and increasing localisation levels.
While gracing the milestone celebration event, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Minister of Steel, said, “I congratulate Škoda Auto Volkswagen India on achieving this production milestone and for their continued commitment to the ‘Made in India’ initiative.
“On behalf of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, I extend our sincere gratitude to the Honourable Minister Mr. H. D. Kumaraswamy for gracing this milestone celebration with his presence.” said Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India “The 50,000‑unit milestone for the Kylaq reflects how far our India manufacturing ecosystem has progressed within just one year. It is the result of deeper localisation, stable supplier partnerships and consistent quality on the shopfloor. The success of the Kylaq, developed on the proven MQB‑A0‑IN platform, stands as a strong validation that vehicles designed in India, for India and the world, continue to win the trust and admiration of customers both domestically and globally.”
To accommodate the Kylaq, SAVWIPL has increased production capacity by 30 percent at the Chakan plant, while simultaneously strengthening engagement with domestic suppliers to achieve higher levels of localisation. This initiative is part of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s broader push to support the nation’s Make in India agenda, underscoring the Group’s efforts to deepen local engineering expertise and sourcing strength.
For SAVWIPL, the Kylaq’s production milestone is also an outcome of 25 years of nurturing a skilled local talent pool and developing a strong, integrated ecosystem in India. As the Group expands its model portfolio and increases output across its Indian manufacturing facilities, it continues to prioritise localisation and manufacturing excellence.
Sarmad Kadiri
Head – External Communications
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India
sarmad.kadiri@skoda-vw.co.in
Gurleen Kaur
The Popkorn
gurleen@thepopkorn.com
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited:
- At Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, we are powering ahead into the future of mobility with unparalleled career opportunities, a culture of relentless innovation, and a supportive work-life balance
- Headquartered in Pune, we manage the Indian operations of six prestigious brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche.
- Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades including ‘Great Place to Work’, ‘Top Employer’, and HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ second time in a row
- We operate two cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in India – at Chakan, Pune, and Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly known as Aurangabad)
- Backed by a rich legacy spanning over two decades, SAVWIPL boasts of the widest portfolio of cars, including both BEV and ICE models
To read more about SAVWIPL, click on www.skoda-vw.co.in
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