“The success of the Kylaq, developed on the proven MQB‑A0‑IN platform, stands as a strong validation that vehicles designed in India, for India and the world, continue to win the trust and admiration of customers both domestically and globally.” Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India
“I congratulate Škoda Auto Volkswagen India on achieving this production milestone and for their continued commitment to the ‘Made in India’ initiative.” H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Minister of Steel
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has crossed the 50,000-unit production milestone for the Škoda Kylaq. The Kylaq has been a key contributor for the Group’s 36% growth (YOY) in 2025. The Group has achieved this by enhancing the scale of its India operations and increasing localization levels.
While gracing the milestone celebration event, H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Minister of Steel, said, “I congratulate Škoda Auto Volkswagen India on achieving this production milestone and for their continued commitment to the ‘Made in India’ initiative.
“On behalf of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, I extend our sincere gratitude to the Honourable Minister Mr. H. D. Kumaraswamy for gracing this milestone celebration with his presence.” said Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India “The 50,000‑unit milestone for the Kylaq reflects how far our India manufacturing ecosystem has progressed within just one year. It is the result of deeper localization, stable supplier partnerships and consistent quality on the shopfloor. The success of the Kylaq, developed on the proven MQB‑A0‑IN platform, stands as a strong validation that vehicles designed in India, for India and the world, continue to win the trust and admiration of customers both domestically and globally.”
To accommodate the Kylaq, SAVWIPL has increased production capacity by 30 percent at the Chakan plant, while simultaneously strengthening engagement with domestic suppliers to achieve higher levels of localization. This initiative is part of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s broader push to support the nation’s Make in India agenda, underscoring the Group’s efforts to deepen local engineering expertise and sourcing strength.
For SAVWIPL, the Kylaq’s production milestone is also an outcome of 25 years of nurturing a skilled local talent pool and developing a strong, integrated ecosystem in India. As the Group expands its model portfolio and increases output across its Indian manufacturing facilities, it continues to prioritize localization and manufacturing excellence.
