New Delhi

UnionCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met a delegation from Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. to discuss expanding automobile exports, strengthening domestic manufacturing and accelerating electric vehicle production, as India seeks to strengthen its position in global automotive value chains.

The delegation that was led by the company's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Piyush Arora.

The discussions focused on opportunities to increase vehicle exports from India, deepen localisation of manufacturing and encourage innovation across the automotive sector.

Moreover, the two sides also explored ways to enhance India's role as a global automotive manufacturing hub and expand its integration into international supply chains. The meeting comes as the government continues to promote domestic manufacturing through various initiatives aimed at attracting investments, increasing exports and accelerating the transition towards cleaner mobility solutions.