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Stellantis plans to invest Rs. 40 billion in Indian market
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Stellantis plans to invest an additional Rs. 40 billion (US$ 422 million) in India under its global FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, supporting seven new products and five refreshed models across Jeep and Citroen by 2030.
The company is also evaluating external sourcing and partnerships to introduce hybrid powertrains while managing costs. The investment will build on the Rs. 110 billion already invested in India. Shailesh Hazela, managing director and CEO of Stellantis India, confirmed the investment and product roadmap in an media interview.
The first launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, although the model has not been disclosed. The 12 introductions will comprise locally manufactured vehicles, completely built units (CBUs) and models assembled in India from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits.
Combined retail sales of Jeep and Citroen in 2025, against total Indian passenger vehicle retail sales, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), represented a combined market share of approximately 0.24%. Domestic wholesale dispatches increased by 64.4% year on year during April-July 2026, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Stellantis has not announced domestic sales or market share targets under FaSTLAne 2030.
Jeep to expand into more segments
Jeep plans to expand beyond its current Indian portfolio of the Compass, Meridian, Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, entering additional segments with smaller SUVs and a pick-up truck. Hazela said new products would cover the B, C and D segments, as well as the D-segment pick-up category.
One planned addition is a B-segment Jeep based on Tata Motors' Sierra architecture, as previously reported by media sources. This could allow Jeep to use its Indian partner's development capabilities and manage the costs of adapting global models for India. Hazela did not disclose the development arrangements for individual models.
Stellantis will continue working with external engineering partners on subcomponents and subsystems alongside its existing engineering operations. Hazela said India's engineering base supports both domestic and global programmes.
An electric Jeep is also planned, although its launch timeline, specifications and manufacturing location remain undisclosed. The company will work towards offering at least one four-wheel-drive variant for every Jeep model, reflecting the feature's importance to the brand, but has not committed to providing it across the entire range. Citroen's localisation experience could inform future product development. Hazela said the brand's India-developed products had achieved 95% localisation, including the engine and transmission.
Citroen to focus on customer reach and CNG
Citroen's Indian portfolio includes the C3, eC3, Aircross, Basalt and C5 Aircross product families, covering hatchbacks, electric vehicles and SUVs. However, its share of the passenger vehicle market remains limited.
Stellantis plans to expand Citroen's customer reach through local and dealer-led marketing and adjust showroom and service formats to manage costs. The investment will also support customer experience improvements. Hazela acknowledged that the company had learnt from its initial approach to the Indian market following questions about whether cost reductions had affected features expected by customers.
Citroen will lead Stellantis' further development of compressed natural gas (CNG) offerings in India. The eC3 remains its current electric vehicle offering, while an electric version of the Aircross has not been confirmed.
Hybrid powertrains and technology options
Stellantis plans to expand powertrain choices across Jeep and Citroen to include internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, electric vehicles (EVs) and CNG. The technologies available for individual models have not been specified.
To manage hybrid development costs, the company is considering local and international partnerships and importing powertrains from other countries under free trade agreements (FTAs). Hazela confirmed that purchasing hybrid powertrains from external suppliers was among the options under consideration. Such arrangements could provide access to existing technologies and development capabilities without requiring Stellantis to bear the full cost of developing hybrid systems independently.
No suppliers, hybrid technologies or recipient models have been identified. Sourcing decisions will be assessed product by product, taking into account Stellantis' Indian operations, global capabilities and potential partnerships. The company has not announced a launch date for its first hybrid model or specified how powertrain options will be distributed between Jeep and Citroen.
Hazela said India was a centre of expertise for transmissions and was assuming a greater role in Stellantis' global powertrain development. The company intends to combine its Indian engineering capabilities with its international network to develop additional technologies. The expanded powertrain range is also intended to support compliance with corporate average fuel efficiency requirements.
Leapmotor plans remain unconfirmed
Stellantis announced plans to introduce Leapmotor in India in April 2025 as part of its electric vehicle expansion. However, Hazela provided no updated launch timeline, model details or manufacturing plans during the interview.
The current announcement covers Jeep and Citroen. Stellantis will continue evaluating opportunities to introduce other brands based on government policies and market demand. Although the group has 14 brands globally, no Leapmotor model has been confirmed among the seven new products and five refreshes planned through 2030.
Exports to nearly 50 countries
Stellantis plans to export vehicles from India to nearly 50 markets, including additional left-hand-drive markets. Citroen vehicles manufactured at its Thiruvallur facility are already exported to the Middle East and Africa, while Jeep vehicles are exported to Japan and Australia.
The additional Rs. 40 billion investment will support product development, localisation, powertrain expansion and customer experience improvements, alongside export growth. Stellantis has yet to identify the model scheduled for the first FaSTLAne 2030 launch in the second quarter of 2027 or announce domestic sales and market share targets.
The company is also evaluating external sourcing and partnerships to introduce hybrid powertrains while managing costs. The investment will build on the Rs. 110 billion already invested in India. Shailesh Hazela, managing director and CEO of Stellantis India, confirmed the investment and product roadmap in an media interview.
The first launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, although the model has not been disclosed. The 12 introductions will comprise locally manufactured vehicles, completely built units (CBUs) and models assembled in India from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits.
Combined retail sales of Jeep and Citroen in 2025, against total Indian passenger vehicle retail sales, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), represented a combined market share of approximately 0.24%. Domestic wholesale dispatches increased by 64.4% year on year during April-July 2026, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Stellantis has not announced domestic sales or market share targets under FaSTLAne 2030.
Jeep to expand into more segments
Jeep plans to expand beyond its current Indian portfolio of the Compass, Meridian, Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, entering additional segments with smaller SUVs and a pick-up truck. Hazela said new products would cover the B, C and D segments, as well as the D-segment pick-up category.
One planned addition is a B-segment Jeep based on Tata Motors' Sierra architecture, as previously reported by media sources. This could allow Jeep to use its Indian partner's development capabilities and manage the costs of adapting global models for India. Hazela did not disclose the development arrangements for individual models.
Stellantis will continue working with external engineering partners on subcomponents and subsystems alongside its existing engineering operations. Hazela said India's engineering base supports both domestic and global programmes.
An electric Jeep is also planned, although its launch timeline, specifications and manufacturing location remain undisclosed. The company will work towards offering at least one four-wheel-drive variant for every Jeep model, reflecting the feature's importance to the brand, but has not committed to providing it across the entire range. Citroen's localisation experience could inform future product development. Hazela said the brand's India-developed products had achieved 95% localisation, including the engine and transmission.
Citroen to focus on customer reach and CNG
Citroen's Indian portfolio includes the C3, eC3, Aircross, Basalt and C5 Aircross product families, covering hatchbacks, electric vehicles and SUVs. However, its share of the passenger vehicle market remains limited.
Stellantis plans to expand Citroen's customer reach through local and dealer-led marketing and adjust showroom and service formats to manage costs. The investment will also support customer experience improvements. Hazela acknowledged that the company had learnt from its initial approach to the Indian market following questions about whether cost reductions had affected features expected by customers.
Citroen will lead Stellantis' further development of compressed natural gas (CNG) offerings in India. The eC3 remains its current electric vehicle offering, while an electric version of the Aircross has not been confirmed.
Hybrid powertrains and technology options
Stellantis plans to expand powertrain choices across Jeep and Citroen to include internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, electric vehicles (EVs) and CNG. The technologies available for individual models have not been specified.
To manage hybrid development costs, the company is considering local and international partnerships and importing powertrains from other countries under free trade agreements (FTAs). Hazela confirmed that purchasing hybrid powertrains from external suppliers was among the options under consideration. Such arrangements could provide access to existing technologies and development capabilities without requiring Stellantis to bear the full cost of developing hybrid systems independently.
No suppliers, hybrid technologies or recipient models have been identified. Sourcing decisions will be assessed product by product, taking into account Stellantis' Indian operations, global capabilities and potential partnerships. The company has not announced a launch date for its first hybrid model or specified how powertrain options will be distributed between Jeep and Citroen.
Hazela said India was a centre of expertise for transmissions and was assuming a greater role in Stellantis' global powertrain development. The company intends to combine its Indian engineering capabilities with its international network to develop additional technologies. The expanded powertrain range is also intended to support compliance with corporate average fuel efficiency requirements.
Leapmotor plans remain unconfirmed
Stellantis announced plans to introduce Leapmotor in India in April 2025 as part of its electric vehicle expansion. However, Hazela provided no updated launch timeline, model details or manufacturing plans during the interview.
The current announcement covers Jeep and Citroen. Stellantis will continue evaluating opportunities to introduce other brands based on government policies and market demand. Although the group has 14 brands globally, no Leapmotor model has been confirmed among the seven new products and five refreshes planned through 2030.
Exports to nearly 50 countries
Stellantis plans to export vehicles from India to nearly 50 markets, including additional left-hand-drive markets. Citroen vehicles manufactured at its Thiruvallur facility are already exported to the Middle East and Africa, while Jeep vehicles are exported to Japan and Australia.
The additional Rs. 40 billion investment will support product development, localisation, powertrain expansion and customer experience improvements, alongside export growth. Stellantis has yet to identify the model scheduled for the first FaSTLAne 2030 launch in the second quarter of 2027 or announce domestic sales and market share targets.