• Recognition reinforces India’s role as a strategic export hub for the Group’s global growth
• Recognition reinforces India’s role as a strategic export hub for the Group’s global growth
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has been recognised as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, acknowledging the company’s strong export performance and contribution to positioning India as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub.
The award was presented at the Business Conclave with Partners to Amit Madan, Vice President – Logistics Region India, by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), in the presence of Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS). The recognition marks a significant milestone, with SAVWIPL exporting more than 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during FY 2025-26.
This is the second consecutive recognition for SAVWIPL, following its ‘Top Exporter 2023–24’ award from the Mumbai Port Authority. To date, the company has exported over 725,000 made-in-India vehicles to markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, reflecting its commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
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 reflects the strength of our export operations and the dedication of our teams. India has become a key manufacturing and export base for the Group, and we remain committed to expanding our global footprint while strengthening the country’s role in our worldwide production network.”
Alongside exporting fully built models including the Volkswagen Taigun, Volkswagen Virtus, Škoda Kushaq, and Škoda Slavia, SAVWIPL is also expanding exports of parts and components to support overseas assembly operations. The company continues to explore new export opportunities, including its recent entry into the Sri Lankan market, in line with its long-term regional growth strategy.
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