Skoda to Invest Around $1 Billion in India
Volkswagen Group, which is the parent company of Skoda India Auto has plans to invest an amount of $1.16 billion (Rs 79 billion) in the Indian operations of Skoda under a programme named 'India 2.0'.
The basic purpose of this investment is to develop fresh products and improve localization. Along with this, it will involve the creation of an engineering centre, capacity enhancement, R&D, new technologies and increase production. According to the reports, the investment programme – ‘India 2.0’ will take place between 2019 and 2021.
Skoda Auto's Chief Executive Bernhard Maier said, "Experts predict that in the next few years India is going to become the third-largest automotive market worldwide. With our 'India 2.0' project we are now creating the right conditions for sustainable gro...