Renault Acquires 100% Stake in RNAIPL to Boost India Operations and Expand Global Presence
Renault Acquires Full Ownership of RNAIPL, Strengthens Strategic Foothold in India’s Automotive Market
Renault India has taken a major strategic step by acquiring full ownership of Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), solidifying its long-term commitment to India and expanding its global footprint. In a decisive move, Renault will purchase the remaining 51% shareholding in RNAIPL from Nissan, making it a 100% owned subsidiary of the French automotive group. This milestone marks a pivotal shift in the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s operations in India and underscores Renault’s intensified focus on international market expansion, especially in one of the world’s most promising and rapidly evolving automobile markets.
Despite Renault becoming the sole owner of RNAIPL, the Chennai-based facility will continue to produce Nissan models, including the popular New Nissan Magnite. This collaborative manufacturing approach underlines the strength of the ongoing alliance between Renault and Nissan, even as the operational ownership structure undergoes transformation. Renault’s full control over RNAIPL provides it with greater autonomy and agility to shape its strategies for India, enabling the brand to align more effectively with local consumer needs, regulatory changes, and evolving market dynamics.
As part of the broader strategic realignment, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is also revising its cross-shareholding terms. The updated agreement will reduce the lock-up undertaking from 15% to 10%, thereby increasing the flexibility for both companies in managing their shareholdings. Additionally, Nissan will be released from its previous commitment to invest in Ampere, Renault’s electric mobility initiative, though it will continue to collaborate on existing and future product projects. Notably, Renault Group has been chosen by Nissan to develop and manufacture a derivative of the Twingo—originally designed by Nissan—signaling continued synergy between the two automakers in vehicle development.
Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, emphasized the importance of the Indian market in Renault’s international strategy. He stated that the decision reflects the company’s ambition to grow globally and demonstrates the Alliance’s pragmatic and value-driven approach. Highlighting the attractiveness of Renault’s products and the group’s long-term outlook, de Meo affirmed that India will be a central pillar in Renault’s industrial and business ecosystem moving forward.
Nissan, on the other hand, reaffirms its commitment to India, aiming to strengthen its market presence through customer-centric products and services. Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan, noted that the brand’s strategic focus is on operational efficiency and agility to better navigate shifting market conditions. He confirmed that India will continue to serve as a hub for Nissan’s research and development, digital innovation, and other knowledge services. The company also remains committed to launching new SUVs tailored for the Indian market and sustaining its export initiatives under the “One Car, One World” strategy.
This restructuring within the Renault-Nissan Alliance signals a renewed focus on growth, innovation, and localized strategy, aligning both brands with the rapidly transforming Indian automobile landscape. Renault’s acquisition of RNAIPL not only strengthens its industrial capabilities in India but also positions it to capitalize on emerging opportunities in electrification, digital mobility, and export-oriented manufacturing.
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