# Skoda Volkswagen Group is positioning India as a global engineering hub.

*business · news · 2026-05-01 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Skoda Volkswagen Group's Pune R&D expansion positions India as a global engineering lead hub.
- India teams are now driving global platform and software development for multiple international markets.
- The MQB-A0-IN platform, developed in India, has produced over 500,000 vehicles with five-star safety ratings.
- The group is adapting global electric vehicle architectures for Indian conditions like heat and dust.
- India-developed compact formats, like the Kylaq sub-4-metre SUV, will serve emerging markets globally.

**Companies:** Volkswagen Group, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India
**Countries:** India

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