Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held discussions with top representatives of carmaker Skoda Auto Volkswagen to promote electric vehicle manufacturing in India and increase localisation.
Goyal held talks with a delegation led by Piyush Arora, MD and CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, here.
“Discussions focused on expanding automobile exports, enhancing India’s position as a global automotive manufacturing hub and advancing electric vehicle manufacturing,” according to a social media post by the Minister’s office.
“Also explored opportunities to deepen localisation, encourage innovation and strengthen India’s integration into global automotive value chains,” it added.
Published on November 10, 2026
