Renault India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has resumed exports to Sri Lanka after a gap of seven years.
This takes its international export footprint to 16 countries. Recently, a shipment of 100 vehicles, comprising the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger, departed from Chennai port, marking Renault’s return to the island nation.
Renault stopped exports during the crisis in the island nation in 2019.
Tie-up with AMW Motors
The company in a release said it would re-enter the Sri Lankan market in partnership with AMW Motors, one of the country’s leading automotive distributors. The partnership will support Renault’s renewed commercial presence in Sri Lanka and provide the foundation for the brand’s next phase of growth in the market.
“The resumption of exports to Sri Lanka is an important step in our international growth journey. We see significant potential to expand the reach of vehicles engineered and manufactured in India, while strengthening India’s role as an export base for Renault,” Francisco Hidalgo, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Renault India, said.
The vehicles being exported to Sri Lanka are manufactured at Renault India’s facility in Oragadam, Chennai.
Renault India also plans to broaden its offering in Sri Lanka over time, with the New Duster among the products slated for introduction. The expanded portfolio will enable the company to participate across a wider range of segments as it rebuilds its presence in the country.
India already serves as an important source of Renault vehicles for overseas markets. The company has exported nearly 2 lakh vehicles from India to date, with destinations including South Africa and Saudi Arabia, alongside several other international market.