Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has been named Automobile: Top Exporter for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, and that recognition matters. When a major manufacturer is acknowledged for strong export performance, it signals more than business success. It highlights India’s growing role as a manufacturing and export base, creates jobs, and encourages investment in the supplier ecosystem. This award reflects the company’s steady climb from local producer to a manufacturer serving markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America.
Why the award matters
Being honoured by Mumbai Port is important because the port is a major gateway for India’s international trade. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India moved over 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port in the last financial year, a milestone that shows reliable logistics and consistent production. This award reinforces the Group’s “Make in India, for India and the World” vision and points to the maturity of local manufacturing processes. Recognition like this also brings attention to the broader supply chain, from small parts makers to logistics providers, which all benefit when exports ramp up.
Export momentum and regional growth
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has built export momentum over years, having shipped more than 725,000 made-in-India vehicles to over 40 countries. The company’s growing export footprint supports regional growth ambitions, such as its recent entry into the Sri Lankan market. Exports now include fully built units and an increasing volume of parts and components, enabling local assembly in several markets. This mix of finished vehicles and components helps stabilise demand for Indian suppliers and creates avenues for deeper industrial collaboration abroad.
Operational strengths behind the achievement
The award recognizes operational strengths. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has two manufacturing plants in India, including Chakan, Pune, and a combined annual capacity of 315,000 units. Steady improvements in localisation through projects like INDIA 2.0 and the launch of locally tailored models have strengthened the supplier ecosystem. Consistent quality, efficient logistics via Mumbai Port, and a focus on both internal combustion engine and battery electric vehicle technologies helped sustain export volumes despite global supply chain challenges.
Economic and local impact
This export success has clear local benefits. Increased production translates to jobs in factories and broader economic activity in surrounding communities. Suppliers, transport firms, and service providers see greater demand. For India’s automotive sector, such achievements help position the country as a reliable partner for global auto groups seeking cost-competitive and quality manufacturing bases. The cumulative effect can attract more foreign direct investment and support the government’s Make in India goals.
Leadership comment and future outlook
Leaders at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India view this as validation of their efforts. The award was received by Amit Madan, Vice President – Logistics Region India, underscoring the centrality of logistics to export performance. The company plans to continue exploring new export markets while balancing local market needs. With an eye on sustainable mobility, the Group is expanding its export portfolio to include both vehicles and components, aiming to adapt to evolving customer and regulatory demands overseas.
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India being named Top Exporter by the Mumbai Port Authority for FY 2025-26 is more than an accolade. It is a marker of India’s rising stature in global automobile manufacturing and a testament to the coordinated work of factories, suppliers, and logistics partners. As exports grow, the benefits ripple outward, supporting jobs, suppliers, and the wider economy. For India and the Group, this recognition charts a positive path ahead in making and exporting cars from India to the world.
