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First shipment of 750
vehicles departs from Chennai for South Africa
Chennai : Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of
the French carmaker Renault Group, India has begun exports of the all-new
Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South
Africa. The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme
for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming
months.
This milestone underscores the growing role
of India within Renault Group’s global manufacturing and export network. It
also reflects the company’s futuREady strategy to strengthen India’s position
as a key hub for manufacturing, engineering, and exports.
Commenting on this Occasion, Mr. Stephane
Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, said,
“The start of exports of the all-new Duster
is an important moment for Renault India and a strong validation of the
quality, capabilities, and competitiveness of our operations in Chennai. It
reflects the progress we have made in building India into an integral part of
Renault’s global industrial footprint.”
“India possesses all the fundamentals
required to emerge as a leading automotive export hub: world-class
manufacturing capabilities, engineering talent, scale, and a rapidly evolving
logistics ecosystem. As Renault continues to expand its international footprint,
India will play an increasingly strategic role in our future plans. We remain
committed to contributing to the country’s manufacturing ambitions and are
working towards our objective of generating €2 billion in annual exports from
India by 2030.”
The new Duster is the first Renault vehicle
in India to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), a flexible
architecture designed to support multiple powertrain technologies. It has also
secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants and powertrains,
further reinforcing its readiness for both domestic and global markets.