Škoda Auto Volkswagen India named as ‘ Top Automobile Exporter’ by Mumbai Port Authority

Recognition reinforces India’s role as a strategic export base for the Group’s expansion in emerging markets

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) was honoured as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority.

Celebrating Skoda India’s major milestone by exporting over 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port in FY 2025-2026, the prestigious laurel was presented at the Business Conclave with Partners.

Skoda On behalf of SAVWIPL, the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter Award’ was received by Amit Madan, Vice President – Logistics Region India, and presented by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), along with Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority (IAS), at the conclave. Mumbai Port continues to serve as a strategic gateway for SAVWIPL’s export operations, enabling efficient access to numerous markets around the world and reinforcing India’s role in the Group’s internationalisation strategy.

Over the years, SAVWIPL has progressively expanded its export footprint, shipping over 725,000 made-in-India vehicles to key markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America as part of its long-term commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision.

Commenting on the achievement, Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Being recognised once again by the Mumbai Port Authority is a proud moment for all of us at SAVWIPL. This award is a validation of our strong export momentum and our teams’ relentless focus on quality, reliability, and operational excellence across the value chain. Our manufacturing ecosystem in India has matured into a truly global export base for the Group, and we remain committed to further strengthening India’s role in our worldwide production and supply footprint.”

In addition to Fully Built Units of Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, Škoda Kushaq and Slavia, SAVWIPL is steadily broadening its export portfolio to include Parts and Components, supporting local assembly operations in select markets and further enhancing India’s role in the Group’s global industrial footprint. The Group will continue to explore new export opportunities in line with evolving customer needs, regulatory frameworks, and its own long-term growth strategy for the region, including recent entry into the Sri Lankan market.

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