- Recognition reinforces India’s role as a strategic export base for the Group’s expansion in emerging markets
- Export momentum supports SAVWIPL’s regional growth ambitions, including recent entry into Sri Lanka market
Pune, 16 June 2026: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) was honoured as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, recognising the Group’s outstanding export performance and contribution to India’s position as a global automotive hub. Celebrating SAVWIPL’s major milestone by exporting over 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port in FY 2025-2026, the prestigious laurel was presented at the Business Conclave with Partners. The Group’s “Make in India, for India and the World” vision continues to be a catalyst in establishing India as a global hub for car manufacturing and exports.
On behalf of SAVWIPL, the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter Award’ was received by Amit Madan, Vice President – Logistics Region India, and presented by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), along with Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), at the conclave. Mumbai Port continues to serve as a strategic gateway for SAVWIPL’s export operations, enabling efficient access to numerous markets around the world and reinforcing India’s role in the Group’s internationalisation strategy.
This honour follows SAVWIPL’s recognition as ‘Top Exporter 2023-2024’ by the Mumbai Port Authority, underlining the Group’s consistent growth as a leading exporter of vehicles engineered and manufactured in India. Over the years, SAVWIPL has progressively expanded its export footprint, shipping over 725,000 made-in-India vehicles to key markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America as part of its long-term commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision.
Commenting on the achievement, Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “Being recognised once again by the Mumbai Port Authority is a proud moment for all of us at SAVWIPL. This award is a validation of our strong export momentum and our teams’ relentless focus on quality, reliability, and operational excellence across the value chain. Our manufacturing ecosystem in India has matured into a truly global export base for the Group, and we remain committed to further strengthening India’s role in our worldwide production and supply footprint.”
In addition to Fully Built Units of Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, Škoda Kushaq and Slavia, SAVWIPL is steadily broadening its export portfolio to include Parts and Components, supporting local assembly operations in select markets and further enhancing India’s role in the Group’s global industrial footprint. The Group will continue to explore new export opportunities in line with evolving customer needs, regulatory frameworks, and its own long-term growth strategy for the region, including recent entry into the Sri Lankan market.
Further information
Sarmad Kadiri
Head – External Communications
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India
sarmad.kadiri@skoda-vw.co.in
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL)
- is headquartered in Pune and oversees the Indian operations of six Volkswagen Group brands — Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche;
- started its India journey over 25 years ago at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) and today operates two manufacturing plants, including Chakan, Pune, with a combined annual capacity of 315,000 units;
- plays a key role as an export hub under the “Made in India for India and the World” approach, with over 725,000 vehicles shipped to 40+ countries;
- crossed 2 million locally produced vehicles in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Group in India;
- deepened localisation and strengthened the supplier ecosystem through the INDIA 2.0 project and the introduction of the Group’s first sub-4-metre SUV for Indian customers;
- increased locally built models – Škoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia, Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus – together crossed 600,000 units till now;
- offers a wide portfolio across segments, supported by nearly 700 customer touchpoints across the country;
- employs over 4,000 people and has been recognised as ‘Top Employer’ and HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ for three consecutive years, as well as ET HC MENA for two years in a row;
- continues to focus on sustainable mobility, practical innovation, and a balanced approach across ICE and BEV technologies for India and global markets.
To read more about SAVWIPL, click on www.skoda-vw.co.in
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(Second from right) On behalf of SAVWIPL, the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter Award’ was received by Amit Madan, Vice President – Logistics Region India, and presented by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), along with Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS)
