Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has been recognized as the ‘Top Exporter 2023–2024’ by the Mumbai Port Authority, highlighting the company’s growing role in India’s automotive export sector. The accolade comes as SAVWIPL surpassed a milestone of exporting more than 675,000 vehicles manufactured in India to around 70 countries globally.
In 2024 alone, the company exported 40% of its locally produced vehicles to key markets across North America, Africa, the AGCC, and ASEAN regions—achieving a 20% year-on-year growth in export volume.
Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of SAVWIPL, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and the growing global presence of cars engineered and manufactured in India. Over the years, we have demonstrated our capabilities as a key export hub, and we remain dedicated to strengthening India’s role in the global automotive industry.”
SAVWIPL’s export performance has shown consistent growth, with a 38% increase in 2023 when exports made up 30% of the company’s total production. In the fiscal year 2023–24, over 43,000 vehicles were exported to more than 26 countries across Asia, Africa, and North America.
The company’s export portfolio features popular models, including the Volkswagen Vento, Polo, Virtus, Taigun, and the Škoda Kushaq. Additionally, the company has broadened its global footprint by exporting parts and components to Vietnam from its Parts Expedition Centre in Pune to support local vehicle assembly operations.
Headquartered in Pune, SAVWIPL oversees the operations of five major automotive brands in India—Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. The group operates two manufacturing plants in Chakan, Pune, and Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad).
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