Piyush Goyal Discusses Auto Expansion With Skoda Auto Volkswagen: Report

The Union Minister meets SAVWIPL MD and CEO Piyush Arora to evaluate export growth, localized manufacturing, and EV assembly.

09 Nov 2026 | 1 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with a corporate delegation led by Piyush Arora, Managing and Chief Executive Officer of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), to discuss strategic expansion within the domestic automotive sector, according to a report by ANI.

The deliberations focused on increasing automobile exports, strengthening domestic manufacturing frameworks, and accelerating electric vehicle assembly operations across the country.

The ministerial office stated on X, "Discussions focused on expanding automobile exports, enhancing India's position as a global automotive manufacturing hub and advancing electric vehicle manufacturing".

The interaction also addressed initiatives aimed at deepening product localization, fostering technical innovation, and integrating domestic supply chains into international automotive networks.

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