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Volkswagen and JSW Group automotive partnership negotiations

Overview

Negotiations between Volkswagen Group and India’s JSW Group have reached an advanced stage regarding the sale of a 51 percent majority stake in Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL). This proposed deal would grant JSW Group operational control of the subsidiary.

The partnership is centered on accelerating electric vehicle (EV) development through the India Main Platform (IMP), an electric architecture derived from China’s CMP platform and designed specifically for the Indian market. The platform is expected to support various electric SUV models under both the Volkswagen and Škoda brands. This collaboration follows group-wide cost-cutting measures that reduced the local EV platform development budget from $1 billion to approximately $700 million.

Recent reports indicate that a non-binding memorandum of understanding could be signed as early as October, following high-level management meetings in Mumbai. The joint venture is expected to utilize manufacturing facilities, potentially including a new JSW Motors plant in Maharashtra located near existing Škoda operations. If a memorandum is signed, the formal establishment of the joint venture is anticipated between late 2026 and 2027.

Entities

JSW Group · Škoda Auto · India Main Platform · Volkswagen · Škoda Auto Volkswagen India

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Automakers drive major shifts in the Indian automotive market

    Major automakers are expanding in India, with Hyundai unveiling the 2027 Tucson, Skoda and Volkswagen pursuing a partnership with JSW Group, and Kia planning new mid-size and 7-seater SUVs.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Volkswagen seeks Indian partnership with JSW Group for EV production

    Volkswagen is negotiating a partnership with India's JSW Group to develop a local electric vehicle platform and localize production for the Indian market.

  3. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Škoda Auto Volkswagen India nears joint venture with JSW Group

    Škoda Auto Volkswagen India is negotiating a joint venture with JSW Group, potentially transferring a 51% stake to the Indian conglomerate to develop a dedicated electric vehicle platform for the Indian market.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Volkswagen, JSW Group Near Deal for Majority Stake in India

    Volkswagen and JSW Group are in advanced talks for JSW to acquire a majority stake in Volkswagen's Indian unit, a move to boost VW's struggling sales and give JSW global vehicle platforms.

Sources

automotiva.com.ar · brasil.perfil.com · camministorici.it · fdrive.cz · khabarfast.com · mojelektromobil.sk · timesnowhindi.com

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