Despite the fact that the international automaker is experiencing major strategic changes, Nissan India remains dedicated to its previously stated strategy and growth path for the Indian market. In the midst of recent industry rumors about the company's long-term future, particularly in the wake of changes to its global manufacturing footprint and alliance agreements, company officials have lately reiterated its unwavering position.

At a recent press conference, Nissan Motor India's Managing Director, Saurabh Vatsa, reaffirmed this steadfast commitment, highlighting that the company's dedication to India remains unchanged despite any modifications to its global strategy, and that its domestic projects are proceeding as planned.

Fiscal year 2024 saw a large net loss and a dramatic decrease in operating income as Nissan's worldwide operations struggled with severe financial headwinds. In response to this, Nissan unveiled its extensive "RE: Nissan" recovery strategy. The goal here is to boost productivity and profitability throughout its operations through layoffs, plant closures, and aggressive cost-cutting initiatives.

The pronouncements made by Nissan India take on even greater significance in light of this worldwide realignment. Vatsa addressed these global changes head-on, emphasizing that "Despite changes to global plans made to Nissan, Nissan India remains committed to announced plans and the plans are on track."

He also provided more information about the production agreement, noting that Nissan has gained vital manufacturing capacity through a contract manufacturing arrangement while Renault currently controls 100% of the Chennai factory. According to Vatsa, this gives Nissan India the ability to transform its rigid manufacturing expenses into more adaptable variable costs, increasing flexibility and releasing funds for potential future investments.

Nissan India's ambitious intentions for the future

In contrast to recent news, Vatsa highlights that Nissan India is following an aggressive growth path supported by a significant €700 million (about ₹6,300 crore) investment, the majority of which is focused on creating new products. Vatsa previously stated that the investments are proceeding as planned, and this was said before.

The firm has ambitious manufacturing and sales goals, with the goal of doubling yearly sales to two lakh units by FY2026–27, with one lakh units going to domestic sales and one lakh to exports. Vatsa stated that the Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) factory in Chennai, which has a total installed annual capacity of 4.8 lakh units, is well positioned to accomplish these intermediate goals and offers enough capacity for the upcoming five years.

At the heart of this expansion is a strong product pipeline. Earlier, Nissan India had stated its intention to release a new seven-seater B-segment MPV, which would probably be built on the Renault Triber platform, as well as five-seater and seven-seater C-segment SUVs. Vatsa confirmed that the 5-seater C-segment SUV is scheduled for mid-2026, while the 7-seater B-segment MPV is anticipated to arrive in Q1 2026.

The forthcoming Renault Duster will have the same foundation as the C-Segment SUV. Additionally, a 7-seat C-segment SUV is scheduled to launch in the beginning of 2027. According to Vatsa, this model will offer a distinctive design for both the outside and interior and will not merely be an extended version of the 5-seater, signaling a broader strategic intent in the profitable SUV market. Along with new models, Nissan India wants to increase its physical presence; by the conclusion of 2025, it plans to increase its dealership network from around 160 outlets to 180, and by the end of this fiscal year, it hopes to have 300 touchpoints.

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