RenaultIndia, 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 exportprogramme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming months.
This milestone underscores the growing roleof 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. StephaneDeblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, said,
“The start of exports of the all-new Dusteris 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 requiredto 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 strategicrole 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 vehiclein 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 reinforcingits readiness for both domestic and global markets.
