NISSAN TO DISTRIBUTE VEHICLES DIRECTLY IN INDIA NEWS
14 February 2014 | General
Mumbai, February 14, 2014: Nissan announced today that its Indian subsidiary – Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) – has assumed full responsibility for the sales, marketing and distribution of all Nissan-branded vehicles and parts in India, with immediate effect from February 14, 2014. Nissan stated that its agreement with Hover Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. for exclusive sales, marketing and distribution of Nissan branded vehicles and parts in India has been terminated.
Further details about the business structure will be announced in due course.
Kenichiro Yomura, Nissan President, India Operations, said: “Nissan is now at a point of maturity in India where the time is right to establish our own marketing and distribution operations. Nissan’s priority will be to ensure a smooth transition from current operations. We remain committed to our customers and will continue to deliver high quality products and services.”
About Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Japan. The company was incorporated in 2005 and offers innovative and exciting products across hatchback, MUV, SUV and sedan segments in India. Nissan together with its global alliance partner Renault set up a manufacturing plant and a Research & Development Centre near Chennai. Nissan in India has a portfolio of two brands, Nissan and Datsun. NMIPL registered sales of 36,975 units in FY 2012. For more information, visit www.nissan.in.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Mobile : +91-9930202075
Email: lavanya.wadgaonkar@email.nissan.in