Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Produces 5 Lakh Engines At Chakan Plant

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a significant milestone by producing 500,000 engines at its Chakan plant in Pune. This accomplishment highlights the company's dedication to localisation, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing, aligning with the Make in India initiative. The milestone also underscores India's increasing importance as a manufacturing and export hub for the Volkswagen Group.

The engines produced at this facility include the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI models. These power a variety of vehicles for both domestic and international markets. Equipped with advanced technologies like Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), these engines offer improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, supporting the company's vision for sustainable mobility.

India's Role in Global Automotive Manufacturing

Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics at Skoda Auto a.s., remarked on this achievement: "Producing 500,000 engines at our Pune facility is a significant milestone, reinforcing India's role in our global manufacturing network. Our investments in technology and workforce development continue to enhance our production capabilities, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective powertrains."

Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO of SAVWIPL, stressed the focus on localisation and innovation: "This milestone highlights our commitment to localization and innovation in powertrain manufacturing. Since 2014, we have built a strong foundation, evolving to meet market needs with world-class engines."

Chakan Facility: Efficiency and Sustainability

Since 2014, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been producing engines at its advanced Chakan facility. This ensures compliance with strict emission norms while improving fuel efficiency and meeting global quality standards. The company continues to invest in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to boost efficiency, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.

The high degree of localisation in their made-in-India engines demonstrates the Group's focus on domestic sourcing. This contributes significantly to strengthening the Indian automotive manufacturing and supply ecosystem.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India remains committed to expanding local manufacturing efforts. They aim to strengthen India's position as a hub for world-class automotive production while advancing their vision of clean, efficient, and innovative mobility solutions.