VW to merge all 3 passenger car arms in India, Skoda to lead new entity

The Volkswagen Group (VW) in India plans to merge its three Indian subsidiaries--- Volkswagen India Private Ltd (VWIPL), Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Ltd (NSC) and SKODA AUTO India Private Ltd (SAIPL) -- to create a single entity, the automobile giant said on Wednesday. The move is an “important milestone in the SKODA-led ‘INDIA 2.0’ project of the Volkswagen Group,” a Volkswagen spokesperson said.

The VW Group brands--- Volkswagen, SKODA, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, will maintain their individual identities, dealer network and customer experience initiatives. However, the brands will work under the leadership of Gurpratap Boparai, managing director, Volkswagen India