Volkswagen and Skoda Weigh JSW Partnership to Boost India EV Plans

Volkswagen Group is looking into a possible joint venture with Indian conglomerate JSW, a move that would involve its Skoda and Volkswagen brands in the Indian market. The two brands currently operate in India with combustion-engine models only, so a tie-up could open the door to the electric vehicle platform they have mapped out for the country.

Details of the arrangement remain under discussion, and neither side has confirmed a finalized structure. What is clear is that the group sees local collaboration as a route toward electrification in a market where its current lineup is still built around conventional engines.

For now, the talks point to a broader push by Volkswagen and Skoda to expand their Indian footprint while preparing for battery-powered offerings. Any joint venture would mark a significant shift in how the brands approach one of the world’s fastest-growing auto markets.