Renault India begins global exports with first All-New Duster shipment to South Africa

Renault India has commenced exports of the all-new Duster, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expanding global manufacturing and export operations. The first consignment of 750 units has departed from Chennai for South Africa, signalling the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new-generation SUV.

The latest development represents an important step in Renault India’s broader international growth strategy, with additional overseas markets set to be added in the months ahead. The export rollout further strengthens India’s growing prominence within Renault Group’s worldwide industrial and supply ecosystem.

As Renault Group continues to sharpen its global manufacturing footprint, the commencement of all-new Duster exports underscores the increasingly strategic role being played by India. The initiative also aligns with the company’s futuREady strategy, aimed at reinforcing India’s position as a key centre for manufacturing, engineering excellence, and export-led growth.

Commenting on this Occasion, Mr. Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, said, “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. It reflects the progress we have 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. As Renault continues to expand its international footprint, India will play 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.”

The all-new Duster also marks another important first for Renault in India. It is the first Renault model in the country to be built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), a highly flexible architecture engineered to support multiple powertrain technologies.

Further enhancing its credentials, the SUV has secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants and powertrains. The achievement reinforces the model’s readiness for both domestic and international markets while highlighting Renault’s focus on safety, quality, and global competitiveness.

With exports now underway and further international destinations planned, the all-new Duster is poised to play a pivotal role in Renault India’s ambitions to expand its export footprint and strengthen the country’s standing as a major automotive manufacturing and export hub.