Renault India has commenced global exports of the all-new Duster, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai port for South Africa. The development marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the latest-generation SUV, with additional international markets expected to follow in the coming months.
The export initiative highlights India’s growing significance within Renault Group’s global manufacturing and supply chain network. It also aligns with the company’s “futuREady” strategy aimed at strengthening India’s role as a major hub for manufacturing, engineering, and exports.
Speaking on the occasion, Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, said the launch of exports for the all-new Duster represents a significant milestone for Renault India and validates the quality, capability, and competitiveness of the company’s Chennai operations.
“The start of exports of the all-new Duster is an important moment for Renault India and a strong validation of the quality, capabilities, and competitiveness of our operations in Chennai. It reflects the progress we have made in building India into an integral part of Renault’s global industrial footprint,” Deblaise said.
He further stated that India possesses all the essential strengths required to emerge as a leading automotive export hub, including world-class manufacturing capabilities, engineering talent, scale, and an evolving logistics ecosystem.
“As Renault continues to expand its international footprint, India will play an increasingly strategic role in our future plans. We remain committed to contributing to the country’s manufacturing ambitions and are working towards our objective of generating €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030,” he added.
The all-new Duster is the first Renault vehicle in India to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), a flexible architecture designed to support multiple powertrain technologies. The SUV has also secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants and powertrains, reinforcing its readiness for both domestic and international markets.
Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault S.A.S. France, manufactures its vehicles at the Oragadam facility near Chennai, which has an annual production capacity of 480,000 units. The company currently operates nearly 638 sales and service touchpoints across India, including more than 200 Workshop on Wheels locations.
