Automaker, Skoda is planning to start exporting some of its models manufactured in India, beginning with the new Rapid sedan that is scheduled to be launched next month.

Skoda Auto India, which is a unit of the Volkswagen, is hoping that Rapid, which will hit the Indian market on November 16, to become the best selling model ahead of Fabia. The unit will be sold mainly in the Indian market.

"This car is specifically designed for India and the launch will be the global launch for the car. At a later stage, it may be introduced in different markets across the world," Skoda Auto India Marketing Head Tarun Jha.

Jha commented that the plans to export are not been finalized but ht model might be exported to neighboring countries at a later stage. He also said that the company does not export any of its models manufactured in India.

"It may become the best-selling car for us in India. It may be a game changer for us," he said. The company is already increasing its dealership network in the country to meet the expected rise in demand for the model in India.