IANS | 21 Mar, 2024
JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd - the automotive joint venture between
SAIC Motor and JSW Group - on Wednesday announced that it will launch
two new products this calendar year.
In a joint statement, the two
promoters of JSW MG Motor said the automobile company plans to launch a
new product, including new energy vehicles (NEV), every three to six
months, beginning this festive season, with two new products slated to
be launched this calendar year.
The automobile company will foray into the premium vehicle segment.
JSW
MG Motor India will expand its production capacity in Halol, Gujarat,
with a focus on producing NEVs. This will significantly increase the
production capacity from the current 1,00,000 plus to up to 3,00,000
vehicles annually, the statement said.
The business roadmap for
the company focuses on extensive localisation and development of a
robust automotive ecosystem across the country, the promoters said.
Parth
Jindal, Member of the Steering Committee of JSW MG Motor India said:
"It is our goal to be the leading auto OEM (original equipment
manufacturer) in the NEV segment in India and we will be working
tirelessly to bring the best available technology into India so that we
can give the Indian consumer what they truly want which is world-class
cars at affordable prices. MG India 1.0 has had a very good 5 years and
it is now up to the joint venture to make MG 2.0 even more impactful and
successful."
According to Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus of MG Motor
India, the joint venture will offer a range of vehicles from internal
combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to NEVs, staying focused on building a
robust and sustainable EV ecosystem in India.
"We are firmly
committed to expanding our manufacturing footprint with extensive
localisation by leveraging JSW Group’s extensive knowledge and expertise
in manufacturing at scale," he added.