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Renault Group
is launching futuREady
India, the local rollout of its
new strategic plan to drive growth both locally and globally while
strengthening engineering and manufacturing capabilities to ensure long-term
competitiveness for the Group worldwide.
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With futuREady India, Renault aims to make India one of the brand’s
top three global markets
by 2030. The Group is entering its largest-ever product renewal cycle in India,
with a portfolio expanding to seven
multi-energy models by 2030, all designed specifically for local market needs,
using a next generation digital and electronic architecture.
· Through its new strategic plan, Renault Group is positioning India as a cornerstone of its global value chain, transforming the country into a technology centre of excellence for local market and worldwide. The Group’s ambition is to generate €2 billion in annual exports by 2030 in vehicles, R&D, and components.
Chennai: At the end of a one week visit in India, François Provost, CEO of Renault Group, presented futuREady India, an Indian rollout of the futuREady strategic plan unveiled by the Group last March.
“With
futuREady, our new Vision, Renault Group is accelerating its international growth
by building on high-potential, fast-growing markets where the Group already has a strong
presence. India, where we
have been established for fifteen years, is a prime example: it represents more than
one-third of the growth potential
across the markets
where the Renault
brand already operates.
India is set to become not only a growth market,
but also a centre
of excellence and an export hub. Thanks
to the commitment and expertise of our local teams, it will strengthen
the Group’s overall competitiveness.
Thirty
years ago, Renault Group began its first
wave of international expansion. With
futuREady, we are opening a new era in our global growth story – and India will
be at the heart of it!” François
Provost, CEO, Renault Group
“By 2030, we will offer a seven-model portfolio
in India, spanning
key segments from compact cars to larger
SUVs, and featuring a full spectrum of electrified powertrains—from
strong hybrids to fully electric vehicles.
Leveraging
world-class engineering, competitive manufacturing, and a clear, ambitious product roadmap, India
is poised to be
a major driver of sustained value for Renault Group.” Stéphane
Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group in India
Largest product-driven offensive for Renault Group
in India.
In India,
Renault Group remains
focused on growing
a customer base ready to prioritise vehicles
combining attractive design,
advanced onboard technologies, and electrified powertrains, with an ambition to be among
the top three markets for the Renault brand globally by 2030.
The Renault brand is therefore adopting a higher value-added
positioning; driven by incorporating advanced technologies, both within the
vehicle's onboard systems and in its powertrain offerings.
Four vehicles
are in the line-up to reach a total of seven vehicle
portfolio by 2030,
including Renault Duster, unveiled in
January 2026, and already generating strong enthusiasm among Indian customers. As
part of the futuREady
announcements, the Group also presented Bridger Concept, which previews a new B-segment compact SUV, a true multi-energy vehicle including an electric
version.
The seven vehicles
will be based
on two complementary platforms, RGEP and RGMP, deployed first on the Indian
market and both designed with a multi-energy approach to offer internal
combustion powertrains, including hybrids, and electric powertrains depending
on needs.
Lastly, the brand also intends
to stand out in the market through
a strengthened commitment to its Indian
customers. Through the Renault Forever initiative, the Group
aims to build a lasting
relationship based on trust, service quality, and simplified customer
experience. Indian customers will notably benefit from a 7-year warranty.
A technology and export hub
Following the launch of futuREady on 10 March 2026, Renault
Group is now unveiling
futuREady India, aimed at
establishing its 15000 employees full-fledged operations as a leading hub for local Indian market and for the world.
In Chennai,
the Group has one of its largest engineering centres worldwide, bringing together 6,000 engineers and IT specialists
in vehicle architecture, software, simulation, and vehicle lifecycle
upgrades. This site is set to take
on an elevated role within the Group by now developing platforms, vehicle architectures, and technologies for projects
in India as well as for global markets.
On
the industrial front, Renault Group now has full ownership of its Chennai
manufacturing facility, significantly reinforcing its ability to localise
production, deepen supplier integration and optimise end-to-end supply chains.
Leveraging India’s strong
sourcing competitiveness, this industrial footprint is being developed as a strategic export hub for vehicles, components, and
associated services to other Renault Group regions,
particularly South America.
The Group’s ambition
is to generate €2 billion
in annual exports
by 2030 in vehicles, R&D,
and components.
Renault Group
thus confirms a strong conviction: India will play a decisive
role in its growth and competitiveness over the next decade.