Japanese auto giant Nissan is reinforcing its commitment to India, with plans to expand its workforce and ramp up production, even as it faces global restructuring challenges. The company recently added 600 new jobs at its Chennai plant, including a third shift, as part of its strategy to boost capacity ahead of the launch of two new models. Despite announcing a global reduction of 9,000 jobs and a 20% cut in production, Nissan India President Frank Torres assured that the company’s plans for the Indian market remain unaffected.
“Nissan is betting big on India,” Torres said, adding that the company aims to triple its domestic and export volumes to 1 lakh units annually by FY26. As part of this expansion, Nissan is also focusing on technology upgrades, including electric vehicle (EV) capabilities, and has committed to creating over 2,000 jobs through its Renault-Nissan alliance in the coming years.
InGuwahati, Nissan sees growing demand for compact SUVs like the Magnite. With the region’s increasing appetite for fuel-efficient and feature-rich vehicles, the company is poised to capitalize on this trend, further strengthening its competitive position in Assam’s automotive landscape.
