BusinessNew Foreign Car Companies Favor Assembly Over Local Manufacturing in India
VinFast and other new foreign automakers in India are shifting from deep local manufacturing to assembling imported parts. Unlike earlier entrants like Hyundai and Toyota, these companies prefer importing completely knocked-down (CKD) or semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits for assembly to reduce customs duties. This trend reflects changing economics in entering the Indian market rather than a weaker manufacturing commitment.
NDTV Business·2h ago

