JSW MG Motor India plans capacity expansion and new energy vehicle launches

JSW MG Motor India will increase its annual manufacturing capacity to 160,000 units by March 2027. The company plans to further expand to 300,000 units after that. Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra confirmed these plans as the automaker prepares to launch new vehicles and introduce advanced technologies.

Key Highlights

• JSW MG Motor India to raise capacity to 160000 units by March 2027.
• Halol plant expansion will target 300000 units' annual capacity in the next phase.
• Four new vehicles are to launch this year, including a battery electric and a plug-in hybrid.
• The ADAPT platform will support multiple new energy vehicle technologies on a single platform. architecture

Manufacturing Expansion Plans

The company is investing about Rs 1,400 crore this year. The investment focuses on localisation, new product launches, and expanding the manufacturing plant. Mehrotra stated, "We are on the verge of completing our phase one expansion, which should be ready by March 2027. That will take us from a capacity of 120,000 units to 160,000 units."

Work on the next phase of expansion at the Halol plant will begin next year. This phase aims to increase capacity to about 300,000 units. Currently, JSW MG Motor India operates at near-full capacity. Both general assembly lines are running three shifts. The company increased plant headcount by 40% to meet rising demand.

Product Portfolio and Localisation

JSW MG Motor India launched three products last year. The company plans to introduce four vehicles this year. The first launch was the Majestor, which has seen strong demand. Mehrotra noted, "Our plant can't produce enough, which is a good problem to have."

The company is also increasing localisation. Localisation of the Windsor model has already tripled and is expected to reach about 70% next year. JSW MG Motor India aims for similar localisation levels for all new products.

New Modular Platform and Technologies

JSW MG Motor India unveiled the ADAPT platform, described as India's first multi-new energy vehicle platform. This architecture will support battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and extended-range electric vehicles on a single platform.

Mehrotra explained that multiple technologies are necessary to boost the adoption of cleaner vehicles in India. "It is not going to be one technology that will get us there. We will have to look at multiple technologies that can be brought together," he said.

The new platform will underpin two vehicles to be launched during the current financial year. The first will be a battery electric vehicle, followed by a plug-in hybrid. The common platform allows support for multiple powertrains and body styles while reducing development costs.

Mehrotra stated, "By bringing one platform with all four technologies in it, you have actually reduced your CAPEX need by at least half."

Future Launches and Investment Focus

The company will debut a pure electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid SUV by March 2027 using the new architecture. JSW MG Motor India's near-term capital expenditure of Rs 3,000-4,000 crore will focus on localisation, new launches, and plant expansion.

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CarBike 360 Says

​JSW MG Motor India’s expansion strategy reflects its long-term commitment to India’s rapidly growing electric mobility space. By boosting production capacity and introducing new energy vehicles, the company is positioning itself to meet rising demand while staying competitive. This move is expected to accelerate EV adoption, enhance localisation, and strengthen MG’s foothold in the evolving automotive landscape.