Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- The Skoda Auto led Volkswagen Group India has announced the transformative merger of its three passenger car subsidiaries - Volkswagen India Private Limited (VWIPL), Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited (NSC) and Skoda Auto India Private Limited (SAIPL). The merged entity will be referred to as 'Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited' (SAVWIPL). The merger of three former Volkswagen Group entities is an important milestone in the 'India 2.0' project.

The company will be headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, operate two production facilities in Pune and Aurangabad, and have regional offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, and other locations across the country. The entity will be led by Gurpratap Boparai, who will assum...