Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) closed calendar year 2025 with one of its strongest performances to date, supported by a recovering automotive market and rising demand across segments. The Group reported its highest-ever domestic sales of 117,000 units, registering around 36% year-on-year growth, while cumulative sales, including exports, stood at 159,500 units.
The strong performance capped a milestone year for SAVWIPL, during which it crossed the production mark of 2 million Made-in-India vehicles, highlighting the scale, efficiency and maturity of its local manufacturing operations.
Central to this growth was the MQB-A0-IN platform, developed specifically for India, which now underpins all locally manufactured Škoda and Volkswagen models. The platform continues to play a key role in delivering products tailored to Indian customer preferences while maintaining global quality and safety standards.
SAVWIPL also achieved a significant milestone in its internationalisation journey, with cumulative exports surpassing 715,000 units, reinforcing India’s position as a strategic global production and export hub for the Group. During the year, the company further expanded its international footprint by entering and exploring new markets across the GCC and ASEAN regions.
The results underscore Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s successful localisation strategy and its growing role within the Group’s global operations.
The year also saw standout brand performances. Volkswagen retained leadership in the premium sedan category, with the Virtus commanding a 38% segment share YTD, while the first batch of the Golf GTI sold out within days of launch. Škoda recorded 107% growth driven by the strong demand of the sub-4-meter Kylaq and the Octavia RS’s passionate comeback, highlighting the strong bond customers share with the brand. At the same time, the Group has increased its customer touchpoints to a strong 700 across brands, creating a reliable and well-spread service network across India.
In the premium segment, Audi introduced the Q7 Signature Edition, the Q3 and Q5 Signature Lines, and the award-winning RSQ8 Performance, setting new benchmarks for power, precision, and luxury. Lamborghini launched the Temerario, while the Revuelto was named ‘Super Car of the Year’. Porsche expanded to 13 points of sale and added new experiential formats to deepen customer engagement. Bentley joined SAVWIPL as the sixth brand, establishing new dealerships in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.
Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “2025 has been a year of purposeful and broad-based progress for us. What stands out is that our performance is rooted in consistent execution and long-term road map for India. The strength of our Make-in-India strategy—supported by deeper localisation, scale and a robust product pipeline—is visible across manufacturing, sales and exports. As we move into 2026, our priorities remain clear: expand our portfolio and widen our network in line with customer needs, while strengthening India’s role as a high-quality global manufacturing hub. The momentum of this year reinforces our belief that India will be an even larger contributor to the Group’s global growth journey.”
With a host of product launches planned in 2026, SAVWIPL aims to build on this momentum, strengthen customer engagement and advance its sustainability commitments.
