DECEMBER 20258ROLLS-ROYCE SEES PRIVATE POWER OPS OVERTAKING GOVT BY 2027SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA HITS TWO MILLION PRODUCTIONRolls-Royce, a leading multinational in aerospace and power systems, anticipates that the non-governmental sector of its power systems division in India will surpass the traditionally dominant government contracts by 2026-27, as stated by its senior executives.The firm, which markets MTU products and solutions in India through its power systems division, is heavily investing in the surge of power solutions for data centers, semiconductor facilities, and additional institutional backup setups, such as factories.Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has crossed the two-million-vehicle milestone, marking a major high point in its 25-year journey in the country.The achievement comes as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India reports its strongest performance yet, with October 2025 delivering the company's best monthly results and reaffirming India's growing role in the Group's global value chain.A major driver of this momentum is the MQB-A0-IN platform, developed in India and now the base for over 500,000 vehicles. Models such as the Skoda Kushaq, Slavia, Kylaq and the TOP STORIESVolkswagen Taigun and Virtus continue to gain traction. Notably, the latest half-million units rolled out in just three and a half years, underscoring the rising demand for India-built cars designed to global standards.Skoda Auto India recorded its best 10-month run with 61,607 units sold in 2025, more than double last year. Volkswagen India also celebrated its strongest Diwali season, with the Virtus capturing over 40% of the premium sedan segment within 40 months."Every achievement reflects our unwavering belief in India's capabilities -- as both a key market and a future mobility hub," said Piyush Arora, CEO & Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. "Reaching the two-million mark is a result of continuous investment in people, technology, and localisation. Above all, it signifies the trust that Indian customers place in our six brands."Progress extended across luxury brands as well. Bentley India took shape with new facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Porsche grew to 13 retail points and added more than 4,400 customers in six years. Audi earned accolades with the RS Q8, expanded its certified pre-owned business, and boosted its EV footprint through 6,500+ charging points. Lamborghini posted its best-ever performance in 2024 with 113 deliveries and launched the Temerario as part of its hybrid roadmap. Rolls-Royce's power systems division, which focuses on large engines, propulsion systems, and distributed energy systems, is celebrating 25 years in the country with more than 2600 MTU engines and generators operational across naval and land defense, mining, and power generation sectors."India for us, from a power systems perspective, the focus was Navy, Army, servicing the products, as well as some mining business and some emergency backup power for some hospitals, or some critical infrastructure," Giovanni Spadaro, President, Global Markets Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia.He further said, "What happened now is that, like in most parts of the world, the data centre boom has kicked in and is kind of changing the picture of India."From a historically 70 per cent governmental and 30 per cent other business, Spadaro said, "The business this year is moving closer to 50-50, and then going forward, the other business will be stronger." Spadaro outlined three pillars of growth: data centre, gas engines and uninterrupted power for semiconductor manufacturing for Rolls-Royce's power business in India from the non-governmental side.
< Page 7 | Page 9 >