Boosting Auto Ties: India Seeks More Investment from Skoda

Union Minister Jitin Prasada urged Skoda Auto to increase investment in India's automotive sector during his visit to the Czech Republic. The visit focused on strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Skoda reported a 17% increase in sales in India, highlighting strong market potential and cooperation opportunities.

Boosting Auto Ties: India Seeks More Investment from Skoda
Jitin Prasada
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In a bid to strengthen economic ties, Union Minister Jitin Prasada met with representatives of Skoda Auto during his visit to the Czech Republic. His mission was clear: encourage more investment in India's thriving automobile sector.

The meeting, part of a broader initiative from April 22-23, 2026, saw Prasada engage with leading Czech industrial and technology firms, including Skoda Transportation in Plzen. The aim was to bolster collaboration in automotive and advanced engineering.

Skoda Auto, a major player in the automotive sector, reported a 17% uptick in sales in India during the year's first quarter, selling 20,028 units. Prasada's discussions with Czech leaders focused on enhancing these ties, seeking new avenues for economic cooperation.

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