Goyal, Škoda Volkswagen discuss expanding India’s vehicle exports and EV manufacturing

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Piyush Arora in New Delhi on 9 November 2026 to discuss electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, automobile exports and greater localisation.

The discussions focused on strengthening domestic production and India’s participation in global automotive supply chains. Arora led a corporate delegation that also discussed innovation and increased sourcing of locally manufactured components.

The engagement comes as the Volkswagen Group’s Indian operations support both finished-vehicle exports and overseas assembly through component shipments, creating established links between manufacturing facilities, logistics centres and maritime gateways.

According to the Commerce Minister’s office, the talks examined opportunities to expand vehicle exports, develop EV production and strengthen India’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem.

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