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Renault in India: From Survival To Global Springboard
With complete control of its Chennai plant, a multi-fuel playbook, and bold export ambitions, Renault aims to reshape its legacy in India. Still, its history of inconsistency makes execution the ultimate test.
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Renault’s two-decade odyssey in India has been a saga of bold disruptions, costly missteps, and prolonged periods of drift. From the trailblazing Duster to the frugal Kwid, the French automaker has tasted both triumph and stagnation in one of the world’s most unforgiving automotive markets. Now, armed with complete control of the Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) plant, a €600 million investment, and a renewed global vision, Renault is scripting its most ambitious chapter yet.
India is no longer just a market—it’s the cornerstone of Renault’s international revival, a potential global manufacturing and innovation hub. But with ...
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