Renault Group and Nissan have made major strategic announcements, such as Renault's acquisition of Nissan's 51% holding in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. (RNAIPL) to make it an entirely owned subsidiary. This step places Renault for further international expansion while keeping Nissan's presence intact in India, with the objective of market coverage and ongoing production of models such as the New Nissan Magnite at the Chennai plant.
Important Highlights:
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Ownership Change: Renault will hold a 100% stake in RNAIPL, increasing its leverage over the Chennai plant with an annual production capacity of more than 400,000 units.
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Operational Understanding: Both entities will continue working together on current projects, and Nissan will have access to RNAIPL for local and export procurement.
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Future Strategy: Renault intends to bring the CMF-B platform into production in 2026, beginning with four new vehicles, while Nissan will continue its India market strategy.
This move reaffirms the changing alliance between Renault and Nissan in line with their overall strategic aims in India and elsewhere.
Source: Renault Group Official Website, Business Today, CarDekko.