No exit plans for India, Nissan MD confirms; new cars in the pipeline
Putting an end to speculations around its future in India, Nissan Motor India has confirmed it is here to stay and, in fact, gearing up for an aggressive product rollout and expansion over the next two years. The company is preparing to launch three new models by early 2027 and is targeting a significant boost in both domestic and export volumes.Speaking to the media earlier today, Nissan Motor India’s Managing Director, Saurabh Vatsa, made it clear that the automaker has no intentions of exiting the Indian market, contrary to recent reports fueled by the company’s decision to divest its stake in the Renault-Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) joint venture.“We are not going anywhere,” Vatsa said firmly. “There have been speculative stories doing the rounds, and I want to categorically state that Nissan is committed to India.”He explained that while Nissan has sold its 51% stake in RNAIPL to Renault, this move secures manufacturing capacity for the brand and has no bearing on its operations or future in India. Meanwhile, the Magnite SUV continues to be produced locally and exported to multiple global markets.
New products and expansion on the horizon
Looking ahead, Nissan is preparing to launch a B-segment MPV in the first quarter of the calendar year 2026. This will be followed by the introduction of a five-seater C-segment SUV, and later, a seven-seater variant. Both of the latter are expected to arrive by early 2027.
The company’s pre-production builds for the MPV and C-SUV have already commenced. Nissan plans to scale domestic sales and exports to 100,000 units each by FY26-27, Vatsa confirmed.“Our production plans, our people, and our capacity are all 100% secure. Everything we committed to last year is on track,” Vatsa said, assuring that the company’s product pipeline is running as planned. Nissan is also expanding its retail presence, aiming to grow from its current 160 dealerships to about 180 outlets by the end of 2025. “We are absolutely entrenched in India, and every part of our future plan remains intact,” Vatsa concluded.
