Renault Begins Export of New Duster from India, Targets €2 Billion Annual Exports by 2030

Pune: Renault, the French car giant, on Monday said it has begun exports of the all-new Duster SUV, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai port bound for South Africa.

The automaker said it was working towards achieving €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030.

The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new third-generation Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming months.

In India, the SUV is available with 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine options.

“The start of exports of the all-new Duster is an important moment for Renault India and a strong validation of the quality, capabilities, and competitiveness of our operations in Chennai,” said Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India.

He said it reflected the progress the company had made in building India into an integral part of Renault’s global industrial footprint.

“India possesses all the fundamentals required to emerge as a leading automotive export hub: world-class manufacturing capabilities, engineering talent, scale, and a rapidly evolving logistics ecosystem,” Deblaise noted.

He said Renault continues to expand its international footprint with India playing an increasingly strategic role in our future plans. “We remain committed to contributing to the country’s manufacturing ambitions and are working towards our objective of generating €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030,” Deblaise said.

The new Duster is the first Renault vehicle in India to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform, a flexible architecture designed to support multiple powertrain technologies.

It has also secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants and powertrains, further reinforcing its readiness for both domestic and global markets.