Renault Group has acquired the remaining 51 percent stake in its Chennai-based manufacturing facility, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), previously held by Nissan. This acquisition gives Renault 100 percent ownership of the plant, which has produced over 2.8 million vehicles and 4.6 million engines and gearboxes since operations began in 2010. The facility, supported by around 300 local suppliers, has an annual production capacity exceeding 400,000 vehicles.
The acquisition is part of Renault Group’s broader strategy to expand its international footprint and enhance India’s role in its global manufacturing and export operations. The Chennai plant will continue to produce Nissan vehicles and is being retooled to support a new multi-energy modular platform for future Renault models.
To lead its operations in India, Renault has appointed Stéphane Deblaise as CEO of Renault Group in India, effective 1 September 2025. Deblaise previously served as CEO of Renault Korea and has held leadership positions across Latin America, China, France, and South Korea during his two-decade tenure with the company.
“India is a key market for Renault Group. Over the past 14 years, we have successfully established the Renault brand thanks to our dedicated teams and partners, reaching peak sales of over 100,000 vehicles sold per year. India also plays a vital role in our global R&D footprint. With full ownership of our plant in Chennai, we now have all the means to accelerate in India. Stéphane Deblaise, with his strong international experience and deep knowledge across our entire value chain, is ideally positioned to design and implement our strategy in the region,” said François Provost, CEO Renault Group.
As part of its International Game Plan 2027 strategy, Renault has launched the New Renault Triber and plans to introduce three additional models in the coming years. The company maintains a nationwide presence in India with over 350 sales outlets and 450 service centres.