Renault India has commenced exports of the all-new Duster, marking a major milestone in its global manufacturing and export strategy. The first shipment of 750 vehicles departed from Kamarajar Port in Chennai for South Africa, with additional international markets expected to be added in the coming months.
The export programme reinforces India’s growing importance within Renault’s global production network. According to Renault, the Chennai manufacturing facility has demonstrated world-class quality, competitiveness, and production capabilities, making India a strategic base for the company’s international operations.
Renault aims to achieve €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030, reflecting the country’s expanding role in the automaker’s long-term global growth plans. India continues to offer a strong manufacturing ecosystem supported by skilled engineering talent, modern infrastructure, large-scale production capacity, and an efficient logistics network.
The all-new Duster is the first Renault model in India to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform, which supports multiple powertrain technologies. The SUV has also received a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants, enhancing its competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
The latest export initiative further strengthens Chennai’s position as one of India’s leading automotive export hubs while highlighting the country’s emergence as a preferred global manufacturing destination for automobile companies.
Key Highlights:
- Renault India has begun exports of the all-new Duster.
- The first shipment of 750 SUVs has been exported to South Africa.
- Vehicles were shipped from Kamarajar Port, Chennai.
- Renault plans to expand exports to additional global markets.
- India is becoming a key manufacturing and export hub in Renault's global network.
- Renault targets €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030.
- The all-new Duster is the first India-made Renault vehicle built on the Renault Group Modular Platform.
- The SUV has earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants.
- Chennai continues to strengthen its position as a major automotive export hub.
- The export programme highlights India's growing role in global automobile manufacturing and exports.
