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- JSW Group is negotiating to acquire a majority stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India to produce passenger vehicles for the Indian market and export.
- The partnership talks face a major hurdle involving a disputed tax bill related to vehicle assembly kits imported by Volkswagen between 2012 and 2024.
- JSW Group has stated it will not proceed with the investment if it must assume liability for this pending tax case.
- Volkswagen is seeking a local partner to reduce costs and gain a larger footprint in India's automotive market.
What to watch next
- Resolution of the tax dispute pending before the Mumbai court
- Progress toward signing a binding agreement by December 2026
- Impact of leadership changes at Skoda on the negotiation timeline
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Named Germany · Czechia · Hungary · India · Skoda Auto Volkswagen India · Indian Government · JSW Group · Klaus Zellmer · Mahindra-Mahindra · Sajjan Jindal · Volkswagen · Volvo Car
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