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Volkswagen
4.2
based on 800 Reviews
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Company Summary
Volkswagen Group in India offers a diverse range of passenger vehicles through multiple brands, striving to meet customer demands in automotive design and technology.
Overall Rating
4.2/5
based on 800 reviews
8% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Company culture, Skill development
Work Policy
Work from office
59% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
57% employees reported
Strict timing
52% employees reported
No travel
41% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
80 employees reported
Health insurance
43 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
39 employees reported
Cafeteria
31 employees reported
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About Volkswagen
Founded in2001 (24 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Office Locations
Websiteskoda-vw.co.in
Primary Industry
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) represents the passenger vehicle brands of The Volkswagen Group in India. The company was formed following the merger of Škoda Auto India Private Limited (SAIPL), Volkswagen India Private Limited (VWIPL), and Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited (NSC).
With our five brands, Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, we offer our customers in India the most desirable and widest range of designs, body styles and powertrains.
The Volkswagen Group has been present in India for over 20 years; its India journey began with the entry of the Škoda brand in 2001. Audi and Volkswagen entered India in 2007, while Porsche and Lamborghini followed in 2012. Between the five brands, ŠKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED offers more than 40 models to its customers via over 446 touchpoints.
With our five brands, Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, we offer our customers in India the most desirable and widest range of designs, body styles and powertrains.
The Volkswagen Group has been present in India for over 20 years; its India journey began with the entry of the Škoda brand in 2001. Audi and Volkswagen entered India in 2007, while Porsche and Lamborghini followed in 2012. Between the five brands, ŠKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED offers more than 40 models to its customers via over 446 touchpoints.
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Volkswagen Ratings
based on 800 reviews
Overall Rating
4.2/5
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Category Ratings
4.1
Work-life balance
4.0
Company culture
4.0
Skill development
3.9
Job security
3.9
Work satisfaction
3.7
Salary
3.5
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Volkswagen is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 800 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Volkswagen
based on 709 reviews
4.3
Rated by 124 Women
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture
4.2
Rated by 585 Men
Rated 4.0 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture
Work Policy at Volkswagen
based on 46 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
59%
Hybrid
39%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 4.2/5 based on 800 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 12k reviews  | 4.1/5 based on 9.9k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 7.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Skill development Company culture | Job security Skill development Work-life balance | Job security Skill development Company culture | Job security Salary Skill development |
Critically Rated for |  No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 59% employees reported | Work from office 74% employees reported | Work from office 85% employees reported | Work from office 75% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 124 women | 4.1 Good rated by 1.2k women | 4.0 Good rated by 779 women | 4.0 Good rated by 436 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 585 men | 4.2 Good rated by 9.7k men | 4.1 Good rated by 8.4k men | 4.2 Good rated by 6k men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.3 Good |
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Volkswagen Salaries
Volkswagen salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 800 employees.
Senior Software Engineer
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Software Engineer
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr
Service Advisor
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Team Lead
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
Sales Executive
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr
Information Technology Specialist
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₹14 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Deputy Manager
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
Senior Officer
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
Officer
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
Sales Consultant
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Volkswagen brings back physical controls for essential cabin functions
- Volkswagen is bringing back physical controls for essential cabin functions in its vehicles.
- Andreas Mindt, head of design for Volkswagen, admitted that replacing buttons with touchscreen controls was a mistake and promised not to repeat it.
- The first car to feature the return of physical controls will be the Volkswagen ID 2all model, a budget electric car set to arrive in Europe in 2026.
- The move is in response to customer and reviewer feedback, as well as safety concerns regarding touch-based infotainment platforms.
TechSpot | 11 Mar, 2025
Cheap EVs Are Popping Off. Just Not In America.
- Volkswagen previewed the $21,500 ID.Every1 electric car not coming to the U.S., first to use Rivian's tech.
- America lacks affordable EV options, with models like Kia EV2, Fiat Grande Panda EV sold mainly in Europe.
- Cheaper EVs exist in markets like Europe and China, with models priced under $30,000.
- The average new car price in the U.S. has surpassed $48,000, impacting the lack of budget EV options.
- American market preferences for larger vehicles have phased out compact car sales, affecting EV affordability.
- Bigger vehicles are more profitable for automakers in the gas era but inflate costs in the electric era.
- Batteries are the costliest part of EVs, impacting prices of bigger EVs in the market.
- The U.S. has restricted Chinese competition, reducing pressure on automakers to offer affordable EVs.
- Bright spots include the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Equinox EV, with future models like Kia EV3 aiming for affordability.
- Tesla plans to release more affordable models, and dropping battery costs may lead to cheaper EVs in the future.
Insideevs | 11 Mar, 2025
Recall: Nearly 14,000 VW And Audi EVs Might Lose Power While Driving
- Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 14,000 EVs due to a 12-volt battery charger issue.
- The recall affects models such as the Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron.
- The problem is caused by condensation leading to circuit board damage, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
- Affected owners will have the faulty onboard charger replaced free of charge.
Insideevs | 10 Mar, 2025
How the VW ID. GTI is Bringing Fun Back to EVs
- The VW ID. GTI is an all-electric hot hatch that aims to bring fun back to EVs.
- Volkswagen has made several upgrades and adjustments to maintain the GTI driving experience, such as GTI Experience Control, electronic torque vectoring, and simulated manual gearbox.
- Compared to its EV rivals, the ID. GTI focuses on fun and agility rather than outright speed.
- If successful, the ID. GTI could become a game-changer in the EV market and potentially push for a high-performance AWD GTI R version to compete with other top-performing EVs.
Evannex | 10 Mar, 2025
Volkswagen ID.Every1 being developed as standalone model; no plans for Cupra, Skoda versions of EV hatch
- The Volkswagen ID.Every1 will be developed as a standalone model within the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture.
- No plans exist for Cupra or Skoda versions of the ID.Every1 at the moment.
- The decision for future versions will depend on market demand after the launch of the ID.Every1 in 2027.
- The ID.Every1 is the first project with a shortened development timeframe and utilizes a new software system for virtual testing and development.
Paultan | 10 Mar, 2025
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- OpenAI is considering charging up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI agents, aimed at supporting 'PhD-level research' and other applications.
- Scale AI is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for potential Fair Labor Standards Act violations like unpaid wages and misclassification of workers.
- A federal judge denied Elon Musk's injunction to halt OpenAI's transition to a for-profit company, with the court open to an expedited trial on the matter.
- Digg, the early web news aggregator, has been revived by its original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
- Deutsche Telekom is developing an 'AI Phone' with Perplexity that will be priced under $1,000 and available in the second half of 2026.
- Researchers at UCSD's Hao AI Lab benchmarked AI models in a Super Mario Bros. emulator, with Anthropic's Claude 3.7 outperforming OpenAI's GPT-4o.
- Volkswagen introduced the budget-friendly ID EVERY1 EV, the brand's cheapest electric vehicle, with software and architecture from Rivian.
- Google unveiled SpeciesNet, an AI tool for wildlife researchers that can identify animal species from camera trap photos to expedite data analysis.
- YouTube Lite offers ad-free video viewing for $7.99 per month but lacks Premium features such as downloads and background play.
- Colossal Biosciences genetically engineered mice with mammoth-like fur as a step in their endeavor to resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2028.
TechCrunch | 9 Mar, 2025
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons
- Volkswagen is planning to bring back physical buttons in its future vehicles for key functions like climate controls.
- The decision to reintroduce physical buttons is based on customer feedback and the understanding that a car is not a phone.
- Volkswagen's move aligns with the upcoming EU rules that require certain physical controls for a full five-star safety rating.
- This shift goes against the sentiment of some auto executives who believe all controls should be digital.
The Verge | 8 Mar, 2025
A New York Volkswagen Dealer Is Facing Litigation Over Abysmal Sales Numbers
- Volkswagen is facing litigation against a New York-based dealership, Prestige Imports, due to abysmal sales numbers.
- Prestige Imports' poor sales performance has allegedly cost Volkswagen around 1,500 sales over the last 14 years.
- Volkswagen sent multiple default notices to Prestige Imports in the past, but the dealership reportedly did not take any action to improve sales.
- If successful, the litigation could lead to the termination of Volkswagen's relationship with Prestige Imports.
The Truth About Cars | 8 Mar, 2025
VW Design Boss Confirms Buttons Coming Back: 'It's A Car, Not A Phone'
- Volkswagen is reintroducing physical buttons in its cars, starting with the ID.2 model, and moving forward with all future models to address the drawbacks of touchscreens.
- Mercedes also acknowledges the inefficiency of screens in cars, signaling a shift towards physical controls.
- Manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of touch-only interfaces in car functionalities, prompted by feedback from journalists and car owners.
- Volkswagen's design boss admitted that the touch-control-heavy approach was a mistake, leading to the reintroduction of physical buttons for essential functions.
- Key functions like volume control, heating, fans, and hazard lights will have dedicated physical buttons in all Volkswagen models going forward.
- Safety regulations from Euro NCAP will mandate physical controls for certain functions, impacting the safety ratings of vehicles from 2026 onwards.
- NCAP's director highlighted the dangers of touch-only interfaces, citing increased distractions that can result in collisions.
- Cost considerations have driven the trend towards touchscreens in cars, but manufacturers are realizing the importance of tactile controls for driver safety.
- Tesla, among the pioneers of touch-focused interfaces, faced criticism for its screen-only approach and later made adjustments like reintroducing physical controls.
- The shift towards tactile controls in cars indicates a growing understanding of the importance of physical buttons for user experience and safety.
Insideevs | 8 Mar, 2025
Volkswagen's Fix for 177,000 Fire-Prone Cars Is Ridiculously Simple
- Volkswagen has recalled 177,493 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs due to a problem with the plastic engine cover.
- The cover may come loose and contact hot areas on the engine, potentially causing a fire.
- VW's temporary fix is to remove the cover, and customers will be invited to install a new underhood engine cover in the future.
- No accidents or injuries related to this issue have been reported so far.
Motor1 | 7 Mar, 2025
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Volkswagen FAQs
When was Volkswagen founded?
Volkswagen was founded in 2001. The company has been operating for 24 years primarily in the Automobile sector.
Where is the Volkswagen headquarters located?
Volkswagen is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and has an office in Pune
How many employees does Volkswagen have in India?
Volkswagen currently has more than 2,300+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Volkswagen based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Volkswagen have good work-life balance?
Volkswagen has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 82% employees rated Volkswagen 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Volkswagen work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Volkswagen good for career growth?
Career growth at Volkswagen is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 82% employees rated Volkswagen 4 or above, while 18% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Volkswagen promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Volkswagen?
Working at Volkswagen offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and skill development, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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