Renault Group has proposed restructuring its India operations, with plans to separate powertrain manufacturing into a dedicated entity while integrating vehicle production and sales under a single structure. The company has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for approval of the proposed realignment.
- NCLT approval sought for restructuring
- India positioned as a hub for global programmes beyond manufacturing
- Targets exports worth 2 billion euros annually from India by 2030
Renault India restructuring: what will change
Under the proposed structure, powertrain manufacturing will be carved out into a standalone unit within Renault Group India. Vehicle manufacturing and sales operations will be brought together into a single integrated entity.
The company said the move is aimed at creating clearer operating structures aligned with the different requirements of each business area. The restructuring is part of Renault’s broader strategy for India, which includes strengthening the country’s role as a manufacturing and export base. The company has already outlined plans to target annual exports worth 2 billion euros from India by 2030.
No impact on operations or stakeholders
Renault said the proposed changes will not affect day-to-day operations or stakeholders. “There is no impact on employees, customers, dealers, suppliers, or partners. Employment terms, service continuity and existing relationships remain unchanged,” it added. All existing manufacturing, supply and service commitments will continue during the restructuring process.
The carmaker reiterated that India remains a key market and production base. It employs around 15,000 people in the country across manufacturing, engineering and R&D, and operates a network of over 600 sales and service touchpoints.
Renault’s broader restructuring in India
In the wake of a strategic realignment with its global alliance partner Nissan, Renault recently took full control of the Indian manufacturing entity - Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) - from Nissan. RNAIPL is the central manufacturing base for Renault and Nissan in India.
This move could also pave the way for global powertrain supplier Horse Powertrain’s expansion into India. Speaking to our sister publication Autocar Professional earlier this year, Horse Powertrain’s head of sales and business development Carolina Mechai said the company is evaluating multiple ways to enter India, including localisation through existing partners, co-development programmes with Indian OEMs and, over time, the possibility of setting up local manufacturing followed by export operations from India.
Horse Powertrain, which already supplies engines for Renault Group’s operations in Chennai, is placing hybrid technologies at the centre of its powertrain strategy, positioning strong hybrids, plug-in hybrids and range-extender systems as its main commercial focus for markets such as India.
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