Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a milestone, producing 500,000 engines in its Chakan plant in Pune. This milestone reflects the company’s focus on localization, innovation, and green manufacturing and strengthening India’s position as a global automotive hub.
The Chakan plant produces two of its most significant engine variants, the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI. These engines are equipped with the latest technology, including Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), which maximizes fuel efficiency and emissions, realizing the company’s vision for clean and efficient mobility.
India’s Place within Volkswagen Group’s International Network
Andreas Dick, Member of the Board of Production and Logistics at Skoda Auto a.s., underscored India’s significance in the global manufacturing strategy of the company. “Producing 500,000 engines at our Pune facility is a significant milestone, reinforcing India’s role in our global manufacturing network. Our investments in technology and workforce development continue to enhance our production capabilities, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective powertrains.”
Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, of SAVWIPL, seconded this view, saying, “This milestone highlights our commitment to localization and innovation in powertrain manufacturing. Since 2014, we have built a strong foundation, evolving to meet market needs with world-class engines.”
Chakan Plant: A Hub of Efficiency and Sustainability
Since its establishment in 2014, the Chakan plant has been a major driver of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s engine manufacturing activities. The plant focuses on strict emission norms while improving fuel efficiency and upholding global quality standards. The company is further investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
Strengthening India’s Automotive Ecosystem
With significant localization in its made-in-India engines, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India reiterates its focus on bolstering the domestic automotive manufacturing ecosystem. Through the acquisition of components locally, the company promotes India’s indigenous capacity in car manufacturing and sustains its role in the international supply chain.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India remains committed to expanding its domestic production capacity. It aims to enhance India’s role as a global car manufacturing hub while creating clean, efficient, and innovative mobility solutions.
