Piyush Goyal Discusses Automobile Exports, EV Manufacturing With Skoda Volkswagen

New Delhi, Nov 10 (KNN) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met a delegation of automobile companies to discuss expanding automobile exports, strengthening domestic manufacturing and promoting electric vehicle (EV) production in India.

The delegation was led by Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL).

 According to a social media post by the minister's office, discussions also covered opportunities to deepen localisation, encourage innovation and strengthen India's integration into global automotive value chains.

The meeting focused on enhancing India's position as a global automobile manufacturing hub, with particular emphasis on local EV manufacturing and exports, reported Hindustan Times.

Skoda Volkswagen Expands Retail Network In India

The interaction comes as SAVWIPL continues to expand its presence in the Indian market. On October 30, 2026, the company crossed 350 customer touchpoints across 193 cities, extending its reach to 29 states and Union Territories.

The company's latest outlet in Imphal marked the entry of the group's brands into Manipur and expanded its presence in Northeast India.

Between January 2025 and October 2026, the automaker opened 58 showrooms across 38 new cities and 45 workshops in 34 new locations.

Its network currently includes 270 sales touchpoints and 203 after-sales service touchpoints, comprising different two-service (2S) and three-service (3S) formats.

(KNN Bureau)