Bengaluru: Scania has further reinforced its India strategy with the inauguration of a new corporate office in Bengaluru, marking a key milestone in its efforts to deepen market proximity and enhance customer engagement.
The development underscores Scania’s long-term commitment to India, alongside the continued operations of its Regional Product Centre (RPC) in Narasapura, which remains fully equipped with end-to-end capabilities to deliver tailored solutions.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India, highlighting the strengthening ties between Sweden and India.
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Building on the momentum from the recent launch of Scania Super in India, Scania also introduced a White Label financing program in partnership with Axis Bank.
This initiative is designed to offer customers accessible and competitive financing solutions, making it easier for businesses to invest in Scania trucks and scale operations efficiently.
As the commercial vehicle industry places increasing importance on uptime, efficiency, and operational resilience, Scania is strengthening both its physical presence and support ecosystem.
The Bengaluru office is expected to play a pivotal role by enabling faster decision-making, closer collaboration, and stronger engagement with customers, dealer partners, financial institutions, and stakeholders.
The facility will also act as a talent hub, enabling Scania to attract and nurture skilled professionals who will drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth in India.
Jan Thesleff stated: “It is a pleasure to witness this important milestone for Scania in India. The inauguration of the new Bengaluru office reflects not only Scania’s continued commitment to the market but also a strong vote of confidence in India’s growth and long-term potential.
Sweden and India share a deep and expanding partnership, built on collaboration across trade, innovation, and sustainability. This occasion is a strong example of how our countries are working together to drive meaningful progress.
Scania’s focus on future-ready mobility solutions and sustainable development aligns closely with our shared ambition to enable innovation-led industrial growth. I am confident that initiatives like this will further strengthen collaboration between our businesses, institutions, and people, deepening ties between Sweden and India in the years ahead.”
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Silvio Munhoz, Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd., said: “India is a strategically important market for Scania, and our focus is on building a business that is closer to customers, faster in response, and stronger in execution. The new Bengaluru office not only enhances our ability to collaborate more closely with customers and partners but also strengthens our access to a highly skilled talent pool, enabling us to build a future-ready organization.
We are honoured to have His Excellency, the Ambassador of Sweden to India, inaugurate this important milestone. At the same time, our Regional Product Centre in Narasapura remains fully operational with end-to-end capabilities, continuing to support customers with tailored solutions. Through our partnership with Axis Bank, we will be able to offer structured financing solutions that make it easier for customers to invest in high-performance Scania trucks and expand their operations.”
Martin Stahlberg, Senior Vice President Asia and Oceania at Scania CV AB, added: “From a global perspective, India represents a key market for Scania’s long-term growth and capability development. The inauguration of our Bengaluru office reflects our commitment to strengthening our local presence while enhancing how we support customers and partners in the region. We are honored by the presence of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Sweden to India, which highlights the strong and evolving partnership between Sweden and India. This milestone reinforces our focus on building sustainable capabilities and delivering long-term value in markets that are central to Scania’s global growth journey.”
Munish Sharda, Executive Director at Axis Bank, said: “As the commercial vehicle market evolves towards higher efficiency and sustainability, financing plays a critical role in enabling operators to invest with confidence.
Through Scania Financing, powered by Axis Bank, we are combining strong product capability with structured financing expertise to support long-term fleet growth. This partnership reinforces our focus on building solutions-led ecosystems that create durable value for customers.”
Located in the heart of Bengaluru, the new office reflects the company’s strategy to operate closer to the market while strengthening its long-term presence in India.
It will serve as a central hub for key functions, enabling greater agility and improved coordination across teams in a market that remains critical to Scania’s regional ambitions.
The inauguration was attended by senior leadership, key customers, dealer partners, representatives from Business Sweden, and financial partners.
Designed in line with the Scania Way and Swedish open work culture, the office features collaborative layouts, functional design, and sustainability-focused elements such as energy-efficient lighting, climate control systems, and the use of recyclable materials where feasible.
