Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has announced the expansion of its research and development footprint with the inauguration of a new wing of its Technology Center Pune (TCP) in Baner.
Driving local innovation and market responsiveness
The expansion underscores the Group’s commitment to nurturing local engineering talent, enabling a sharper response to Indian consumer preferences and market trends, and ensuring faster adaptation and scalability. It also reflects SAVWIPL’s vision of ‘Make in India, for India and the world.’
Advanced facility focused on future mobility
The new Baner facility spans 33,000 sq. ft. in a prime urban location within Pune city limits. It is dedicated to advanced vehicle development, platform engineering, software solutions, and sustainable mobility innovations. This strategic addition complements the Chakan plant, taking the total workforce to over 450 engineers engaged in both domestic and international projects.
Strengthening global R&D integration
As an integral part of the Volkswagen Group’s global R&D ecosystem and acting as the ‘Voice of India,’ the new wing further strengthens SAVWIPL’s role in global automotive innovation. It enhances localisation efforts, supports export markets, and upholds the Group’s standards of quality, safety, and technology.
Important milestone
SAVWIPL Managing Director & CEO, Piyush Arora, said the expansion marks another important milestone in the company’s India journey. He noted that the new Baner wing creates additional capacity in a dynamic urban location while building on the strong foundation of the TCP in Chakan.
Future-ready engineering ecosystem
As part of its long-term roadmap, TCP is set to expand its competencies in digitalisation, automation, and advanced safety technologies. This integrated engineering ecosystem enables the company to deliver global-quality solutions with greater speed, deeper localisation, and a sharper understanding of customer requirements in India and global markets. It also reinforces India’s position as a strategic development and competency hub for the Volkswagen Group.
Track record of localised innovation
Since its inception in 2019, TCP, located within the Chakan facility, has focused on developing vehicles tailored to the needs of customers across the subcontinent. It has played a pivotal role in the creation of locally developed and manufactured models such as the Volkswagen Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq, and the Group’s first sub-4-metre SUV, the Skoda Kylaq.