Doubling Down

The joint venture between MG Motor India and JSW Group aims to create a 'Maruti moment' by establishing a new energy vehicle company 

- ARNAB DUTTA

AFTER MONTHS OF speculation, Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor and JSW Group formalised their joint venture (JV) agreement to create a new avatar for passenger car maker MG Motor India. The JV entity—JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd—with its majority stake now held by Indian entities and individuals, is expected to impart growth momentum for MG Motor in India. While the deal brings fresh investments, for Sajjan Jindal-led JSW it could well prove to be a perfect path to enter the consumer business while boosting sales of its steel, paints, and mining businesses. MG Motor India was a local subsidiary of SAIC Motor.