Subhash Desai, Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, said "We are delighted to see the export activities undertaken by Volkswagen India. These are a clear proof that India and the workforce here are capable to deliver first-class products across the world." 

Mahesh Kodumudi, Chief Representative, Volkswagen Group India and President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, "The new Engine Assembly Plant including the Engine Testing Facility is our very first in India and emphasizes our commitment to offer technology that is best suited to the requirements of the local market. The 1.5-litre TDI engine was specially developed for the Indian needs and is now being assembled locally too. With this step, we take an important step towards achieving our long term goal of increasing local content."

He further added, "Through the local development and local assembly of engines, we are committed to the ‘Make in India' initiative of the Government. We are also creating more job opportunities and supplier development in and around Chakan - something that we have been committed to since we first set up the Volkswagen Plant here in 2009."

The latest investment by Volkswagen India in the Chakan Plant takes the company's total investment to almost 710 Million Euro. The manufacturing facility started its operations in March 2009 and has rolled out over 450,000 cars for the Indian market as well as over 32 export markets across three continents. 

Currently, the Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Vento and ŠKODA Rapid are being manufactured here. The Pune Plant operates with a total manpower of approximately 3200 employees (Direct and Indirect).
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