At the end of a one-week visit to India, François Provost, CEO of Renault Group, presented ‘futuREady India’, an Indian rollout of the Group’s futuREady strategic plan unveiled last March.
Renault Group is launching ‘futuREady India’, the local rollout of its new strategic plan to drive growth both locally and globally, while strengthening engineering and manufacturing capabilities to ensure long-term competitiveness worldwide.
“With futuREady, our new Vision, Renault Group is accelerating its international growth by building on high-potential, fast-growing markets where the Group already has a strong presence. India, where we have been established for fifteen years, is a prime example: it represents more than one-third of the growth potential across the markets where the Renault brand already operates. India is set to become not only a growth market, but also a center of excellence and an export hub,” says François Provost, CEO, Renault Group.
“Thanks to the commitment and expertise of our local teams, it will strengthen the Group’s overall competitiveness. Thirty years ago, Renault Group began its first wave of international expansion. With futuREady, we are opening a new era in our global growth story, and India will be at the heart of it!” he added.
Largest product-driven offensive
In India, Renault Group remains focused on growing a customer base ready to prioritize vehicles that combine attractive design, advanced onboard technologies, and electrified powertrains, with the ambition to be among the top three markets for the Renault brand globally by 2030.
“By 2030, we will offer a seven-model portfolio in India, spanning key segments from compact cars to larger SUVs, and featuring a full spectrum of electrified powertrains, from strong hybrids to fully electric vehicles,” said Stéphane Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group in India.
“Leveraging world-class engineering, competitive manufacturing, and a clear, ambitious product roadmap, India is poised to be a major driver of sustained value for Renault Group,” he added.
Four vehicles are in the line-up to reach a total of seven-vehicle portfolio by 2030, including the Renault Duster, unveiled in January 2026 and already generating strong enthusiasm among Indian customers. As part of the futuREady announcements, the Group also presented Bridger Concept, which previews a new B-segment compact SUV, a true multi-energy vehicle including an electric version.
The seven vehicles will be based on two complementary platforms: RGEP (multi-energy platform, entry-level) and RGMP small (modular platform, B & C segments), both deployed first in the Indian market and designed with a multi-energy approach to offer internal combustion powertrains, including hybrids, and electric powertrains as needed.
Lastly, the brand also intends to stand out in the market by strengthening its commitment to its Indian customers. Through the Renault Forever initiative, the Group aims to build a lasting relationship based on trust, service quality, and simplified customer experience. Indian customers will notably benefit from a 7-year warranty.
Technology and export hub
In Chennai, the Group has one of its largest engineering centers worldwide, bringing together 6,000 engineers and IT specialists in vehicle architecture, software, simulation, and vehicle lifecycle upgrades. This site is now set to take on an elevated role within the Group by developing platforms, vehicle architectures, and technologies for projects in India and global markets.
On the industrial front, Renault Group now has full ownership of its Chennai manufacturing facility, significantly reinforcing its ability to localize production, deepen supplier integration, and optimize end‑to‑end supply chains. Leveraging India’s strong sourcing competitiveness, this industrial footprint is being developed as a strategic export hub for vehicles, components, and associated services to other Renault Group regions, particularly South America.
The Group’s ambition is to generate €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030, including vehicles, R&D, and components.
