Renault starts export of India-made Duster, South Africa is the first destination
Chennai, June 23: Renault India has started exports of its all-new Duster cars, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles despatched from Chennai to South Africa.
Exports to additional international markets are planned in the coming months, said the company, a subsidiary of French automaker Renault Group.
Renault has a manufacturing facility in Chennai and the new Duster is the first Renault vehicle in India to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), a flexible architecture designed to support multiple powertrain technologies.
“This milestone underscores the growing role of India within Renault Group’s global manufacturing and export network. It also reflects the company’s futuREady strategy to strengthen India’s position as a key hub for manufacturing, engineering, and exports,” the company said in a statement.
Commenting on this Occasion, Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, said, “The start of exports of the all-new Duster is an important moment for Renault India and a strong validation of the quality, capabilities, and competitiveness of our operations in Chennai. It reflects the progress we have made in building India into an integral part of Renault’s global industrial footprint.”
Deblaise went on to add: “India possesses all the fundamentals required to emerge as a leading automotive export hub: world-class manufacturing capabilities, engineering talent, scale, and a rapidly evolving logistics ecosystem.
“As Renault continues to expand its international footprint, India will play an increasingly strategic role in our future plans. We remain committed to contributing to the country’s manufacturing ambitions and are working towards our objective of generating €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030.” (BVI)
