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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has Has achieved a significant milestone in India by rolling out its 500,000th locally manufactured car.
The number is divided among two manufacturing plants in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). Of this, 70 percent vehicles were manufactured in Pune, and the remaining 30 percent rolled out of the latter. This aligns with the Indian government’s vision of “Make in India, for India and the world.”
The brand’s story in India began back in 2001 with the first Octavia rolled out of assembly lines in Aurangabad. Since then, the company has expanded its portfolio to include models such as the Laura, Superb, Kodiaq, Kushaq, Slavia, and the recently introduced Kylaq, which is positioned as the brand’s first sub-4-meter vehicle.
Notably, Škoda also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in March 2025, delivering 7,422 units in a single month. The automaker says behind each car manufactured, stands a skilled and dedicated workforce, advanced technology, and the unwavering trust of customers that continue to drive this remarkable journey.
As Skoda continues to expand its footprint in India, this production landmark highlights the country’s growing prominence in the global automotive industry while reinforcing Skoda’s commitment to quality and innovation.
“Reaching the milestone of 500,000 cars produced in India is a proud testament to our strategic vision of unwavering commitment to India and operational excellence. By nurturing local engineering talent and embedding global manufacturing processes, we’ve built an ecosystem that is agile, scalable, and responsive to a dynamically changing environment that meets the highest international standards. This achievement reflects the synergy between world-class innovation and India’s growing industrial prowess,” said Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto a.s. Board Member for Production and Logistics.
Piyush Arora, CEO and MD, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “It is not just about manufacturing 500,000 cars, but building and nurturing 500,000 connections. Every car that rolls out of our production lines, shares DNA of European engineering with unmatched quality, crafted with precision; delivering supreme comfort, safety, technology and driving dynamics. This achievement belongs as much to our customers as it does to our employees. Because what we’re manufacturing here isn’t just mobility, it’s a belief in what India can make for domestic as well as international markets. India plays a pivotal role in the Group’s growth strategy. I am glad to mention that we achieve this manufacturing milestone in the same year as Skoda Auto celebrates 130 years of legacy globally and 25 years of presence in India.”
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