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Volkswagen Turns to JSW as India Market Share Remains Stuck at 2%

Published: 9 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Despite operating in India for over two decades, Volkswagen's market share remains around 2%. A partnership with JSW could help the German automaker improve competitiveness, speed up decision-making, and better compete with established domestic and global rivals in the fast-growing Indian auto market.

Key Takeaways

The move highlights how global automakers are increasingly seeking local partners to navigate India's competitive market, improve localization, and prepare for future growth in areas such as EVs and advanced vehicle technologies.

Sources

Reuters, Moneycontrol