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VinFast mulls retail expansion in India; plans 75 outlets by end-2026

EV maker aims to expand presence across metros and emerging markets, strengthening retail network and ecosystem to boost adoption of electric mobility in India

VinFast Auto India signs MoU with CSB Bank for auto financing solutions

Electric carmaker VinFast Auto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with CSB Bank to provide auto and inventory financing for its dealer network. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSB Bank for the purpose, VinFast Auto India said in a statement. The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive and convenient suite of credit solutions for potential customers of electric SUVs -- VF 6 and VF 7, supporting VinFast's growth strategy in the world's third-largest automotive market, it added. "Through this collaboration, we aim to offer flexible financing solutions that reduce entry barriers, while continuing to build a reliable and well-rounded ecosystem. It is one of several steps we are taking to ensure a consistent, dependable, and customer-focused EV experience in the country," VinFast India CEO, Tapan Ghosh said. CSB Bank Head Retail Banking, Narendra Dixit said as adoption of electric mobility accelerates, there is a growing need for accessible financ

VinFast launches 'Trade Gas for Electric' programme amid fuel volatility

Vingroup's VinFast offers extra discounts on electric cars and scooters for customers switching from gasoline vehicles, while cutting fares on its Xanh SM mobility platform

At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market

Tesla, which also made its India debut in July 2025, is making inroads cautiously

VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber

Vietnam's largest e-taxi operator plans 5-city rollout with VinFast cars

Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors

Vingroup has signed an MoU with Telangana for a proposed $3 billion phased investment spanning an electric taxi fleet, a mobility platform, a Vinhomes smart city, social infra and renewable energy

VinFast to expand facility for electric two-wheelers, buses in Tamil Nadu

VinFast will invest an additional $500 million to expand its Thoothukudi facility for electric bus and e-scooter manufacturing, under a new MoU with Tamil Nadu

VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data

VinFast signs MoU with Castrol to expand EV after-sales network in India

VinFast Auto India has partnered with Castrol India to enhance EV after-sales support through Castrol Auto Service workshops, boosting reach, reliability, and customer confidence

Policymaking lags industry pace, says VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau

VinFast CEO Pham Sanh Chau said India's EV policy was notified after the firm had begun production, leaving it ineligible despite investments since March 2024

VinFast enters India with VF6, VF7 electric SUVs: Check price, specs

Vietnam's VinFast debuts in India with two electric SUVs, VF6 and VF7, while also unveiling plans for e-buses, two-wheelers, charging stations, and smart cities

VinFast Auto partners with SBI to provide car loans for EV buyers

VinFast Auto India on Friday said it has joined hands with State Bank of India to facilitate loans for customers. The agreement aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the electric automaker's first product rollout in the country. The collaboration allows the automaker to leverage State Bank of India's extensive pan-India network of nearly 23,000 branches to reach customers across urban and emerging markets alike, Vinfast Auto said in a statement. "This partnership will not only offer convenient and competitive financing solutions, but also extend the brand's presence to a broader audience, enabling a seamless and holistic EV ownership journey," VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said. VinFast, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Vingroup JSC, is gearing up for the launch of its VF 6 and VF 7 models in India.

Vietnamese auto major VinFast inaugurates EV assembly unit in Thoothukudi

The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. VinFast Tamil Nadu is the company's third operational plant and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network

VinFast lines up big India plans; TN plant to start production on August 4

Dealers see spike in customer interest

VinFast in talks to boost local sourcing as first Indian plant opens

The firm is in discussions with several of its current component suppliers, and some want to shift part of their production to the industrial park in India, VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said

VinFast opens first India showroom in Surat, targets 35 dealerships in 2025

The EV maker's first outlet in India comes ahead of its Rs 16,600-cr Tamil Nadu factory launch and will showcase the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs backed by a growing dealer network

Historic port to future hub: Thoothukudi's giant leap for global reach

Thoothukudi is witnessing a major economic revival with Rs 1 trillion in investments across sectors, including EV manufacturing, green hydrogen, and space, alongside upgraded infrastructure

VinFast looks to develop ecosystem to support its EVs: CEO Pham Sanh Chau

VinFast is committed to making EVs more accessible while contributing to economic growth through investment and local job creation.

VinFast India gets EV orders from Nepal, Sri Lanka, West Asia, and Africa

Thoothukudi facility likely to be inaugurated by month-end

Datanomics: India EV penetration subdued even as biggies enter market

According to the data from Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), the EV penetration in India was just 7.8 per cent in FY25, marginally up from 7.1 per cent in FY24