With the launch of its 500,000th vehicle manufactured in India, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has reached a significant production milestone. It has been more than 20 years since the Czech car company started its local manufacturing adventure in 2001 with the Octavia model at its Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad) factory.

The fact that half a million units have been produced demonstrates not just rising consumer demand but also how well Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has integrated global manufacturing norms into its Indian operations. Presently, manufacturing takes place at two main sites in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, with around 70% of the vehicles being put together in Pune.

The Octavia and Laura were early favorites among the many significant Škoda models that have been introduced in India throughout the years, while the Kushaq and Slavia are more recent additions. These vehicles have met the needs of a diverse range of Indian consumers and have helped Škoda grow into a more affordable and locally relevant lineup.

In addition to meeting the demands of the home market, Škoda's Indian production is becoming more and more vital to its global plan. The Kushaq and Slavia are just two of the automobiles made in Vietnam utilizing Indian-made parts and components. This advancement supports India's overall goal of transforming into a world manufacturing hub under the "Make in India" program.

This achievement is about more than simply quantity, according to Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto's Board Member for Production and Logistics. It's also about creating a flexible, scalable ecosystem that meets global quality standards. He emphasized the significance of fusing Indian engineering skill with global processes in order to satisfy changing market needs.

Piyush Arora, the CEO and Managing Director of ŠKODA Auto Volkswagen India, highlighted the emotional value of the accomplishment, considering the 500,000 units as more than simply goods—rather, as significant client relationships. He emphasized the company's continuous commitment to producing automobiles with an emphasis on quality, safety, and engineering accuracy.

This milestone is also happening during a symbolic moment, as Škoda Auto celebrates its 25th year in India and its 130th anniversary worldwide. The firm recorded its best-ever monthly sales in March, delivering 7,422 units, which further highlighted the brand's strength in the Indian car market. The launch of its 500,000th vehicle made in India represents a significant manufacturing achievement for ŠKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA. It has been more than 20 years since the Czech automaker started manufacturing locally at its Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad) facility in 2001 with the Octavia model, making this a notable accomplishment.

With its half million unit milestone, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has successfully integrated its Indian operations with international production norms, as well as meeting the rising demand from its customers. Currently, about 70% of the automobiles are built in Pune, with the remaining production taking place in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Pune.

The launch of a number of significant models, from early favorites like the Octavia and Laura to more recent ones like the Kushaq and Slavia, has characterized Škoda's trip in India. These cars have appealed to a broad range of Indian customers and helped Škoda grow into a more affordable and locally relevant portfolio.

In addition to meeting the needs of the local market, Škoda's Indian production is becoming more and more crucial to its worldwide plan. Cars, including the Kushaq and Slavia, are now being put together in Vietnam using parts and components produced in India. This aligns with India's larger aim of establishing itself as a world manufacturing hub through the "Make in India" program.

This accomplishment is about more than just the amount; it's about establishing a flexible, expandable environment that meets international quality standards, according to Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto's Board Member for Production and Logistics. To satisfy shifting market demands, he emphasized the necessity of integrating Indian engineering prowess with worldwide operations.

Piyush Arora, the managing director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, highlighted the emotional value of the accomplishment, seeing the 500,000 units as more than just goods but as significant interactions with consumers. He emphasized the company's continuous dedication to producing cars with an emphasis on high quality, safety, and engineering accuracy.

As Škoda Auto celebrates its 25th year in India and its 130th year worldwide, this milestone also occurs at a symbolic moment. The firm had its best month ever in March 2025 when it sold 7,422 vehicles, which helped to highlight the brand's growing popularity in the Indian automobile market.

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