We’ll Cover All Segments from A to C in Two Years: Renault India's Venkatram Mamillapalle
Renault bets big on India with localised designs, expanded lineup, and export ambitions, eyeing growth while navigating the uncertain EV landscape.
Renault India is preparing for a major transformation and in this conversation, Venkatram Mamillapalle, Managing Director of Renault India, takes us inside the company’s big plans. From a ₹5400 crore investment to a completely refreshed product lineup, he explains how Renault is getting ready to reinvent itself in one of the world’s most competitive car markets.
He talks about why the new Triber is special, how the company plans to cover all segments from A to C within the next two years, and what makes the Chennai design studio one of the most important for Renault outside France. With full control of its manufacturing plant, a renewed leadership team, and a sharper export focus, Renault is betting big on localisation and India-led innovation.
Mamillapalle also shares why the brand is taking a cautious approach to electric vehicles, highlighting the uncertainties in the global EV landscape and the need to wait for market maturity in India. He opens up about what’s changing internally under the leadership of Renault Group India CEO Stéphane Deblaise, and what it means for customers and the company’s long-term strategy.
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01 Aug 2025
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