Volkswagen

In India, its business runs through Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, which held 2 per cent of India's four million-unit car market, according to Business Standard.[2] source: Business Standard Skoda and Volkswagen together hold almost 70 percent of India's midsize sedan segment, Autocar Professional reported.[3] source: Autocar Professional

In October 2026, ET Small Business reported that Volkswagen plans two locally assembled BEVs within two years. It is also targeting a 51:49 joint venture with JSW before mid-2027, and aims to improve profitability across its operations by 2030.[4] source: ET Small Business Moneycontrol reported that the VW-JSW MoU is non-binding. A binding VW-Mahindra agreement was signed in February 2024, and Mahindra says its EV supply deal with VW is safe.[5] source: Moneycontrol Volkswagen also unveiled the electric ID.Tiguan, with up to 300bhp and a claimed 600 km WLTP range. It goes on sale globally next year, and its India launch is unconfirmed.[6] source: carandbike On the regulatory side, Business Standard reported a $1.4 billion import duty notice covering 14 Volkswagen models, which Volkswagen is contesting.[7] source: Business Standard It also reported a restructuring of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India with external experts, per an 8 September memo.[2] source: Business Standard In October 2026, Volkswagen Group recalled 28.6 lakh vehicles globally over steering-bolt corrosion risk, and has issued no India-specific recall information.[1] source: Business Today

Skoda Auto acting CEO Holger Peters outlined the India plan to employees.[4] source: ET Small Business The ID.Tiguan is expected to arrive in India as a CBU import, rivalling the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric.[6] source: carandbike