Renault moving at 'speed of high-speed train' for Indian market, says CEO Stephane Deblaise

Renault is moving with the urgency of a high-speed train to launch a diverse lineup of products tailored to Indian consumers, as it aims to make India one of its top three global markets, according to a senior company official.

Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group in India, told PTI that the company is establishing a strong foothold in the country by introducing native factory-fitted CNG, updated powertrains, next-generation electronic architecture for value segments, along with hybrid and electric vehicles.

Deblaise noted that despite its current status as a smaller player in India’s passenger vehicle market, Renault is executing rapid changes to capitalize on the country's immense growth potential.


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The automaker previously announced plans to expand its Indian lineup to seven multi-energy models by 2030 in pursuit of its top-three global market goal.

To meet evolving buyer expectations around CNG integration, modern powertrains, and digital architecture, Renault is transitioning from its legacy CMFA platform, which underpinned the Kwid, Kiger, and Triber, to the new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP).

Concurrently, the automaker is deploying its new Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP) to achieve scale and spearhead its electrification strategy, driving the next phase of its Indian expansion.

"All our actions are happening as we want...This is completely happening at the speed of a high-speed train," Deblaise said.

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He stated that Renault India will roll out several new products featuring breakthrough technology, such as underbody CNG integration, turbocharged engines, and hybrid systems, in the coming months "to satisfy customers" in India.

"Renault has understood that India is a key customer market with amazing engineering competencies," he noted.