EXCLUSIVE: Skoda Auto VW eager for stake sale to local partner, open to PE infusion, IPO
The group is likely to introduce two new platforms – MQB A037 and CMP 21 – both of which will call for an investment of a billion euros each.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVIPL) is aggressively looking to raise funds for the Indian operation, according to sources. Apart from exploring a potential joint venture partner, the Indian arm of Europe's largest car maker, Volkswagen Group, is also open to selling a stake to financial partners.
Sources say the company has explored options for an IPO and private equity funding over the last six months, in addition to discussing a stake sale to Mahindra & Mahindra.
People in the know say Skoda Auto Volkswagen would need a minimum of 2 billion Euros to cater to the ...
RELATED ARTICLES
Ultraviolette Pushes Tesseract Launch to 2027 With New 100V Scooter Platform
Ultraviolette has delayed the launch of the Tesseract electric scooter to January 2027 as it shifts the model to a new 1...
Jio-bp, UPSRTC Partner for EV Charging Network Across UP, Delhi
Partnership will support deployment of charging infrastructure for over 100 electric buses across six clusters in Uttar ...
Honda Crosses 10 Million Two-Wheeler Sales Milestone in North India
The automaker plans portfolio expansion across mid-size and higher-displacement segments to meet demand.


By Ketan Thakkar & Hormazd Sorabjee
09 Sep 2024
21043 Views
Autocar Professional Bureau
