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A few weeks ago, we gave you some good news that JSW is all set to launch a rugged SUV soon. However, this Indian manufacturer has faced a major setback, and the future of its first car is now up in the air. So what has gone wrong?
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JSW Jetour T2 Delayed?

The Jetour T2 is suspected to be the first car to be sold under the JSW brand name. While JSW already has a tie-up with Morris Garages, this will be an entirely new venture. This time around, the manufacturer is partnering with another Chinese automaker, Chery Automobiles. 

The Jetour T2 is a rugged-looking offroader and some might even mistake it for a Defender. Interestingly, it would be an EV. JSW promised that its cars would be locally manufactured, and that the Jetour T2 would be priced competitively at around Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh. Moreover, it promised that its first car will be launched by Diwali 2026 (October-November 2026). But with this setback, this launch timeline has been severely affected. So, what exactly happened?

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Major Setback

Since the Jetour T2 is a car sold in the Chinese market, JSW would need to import specific components from China to commence local manufacturing. JSW reported that the initial phase of production would require a high amount of imported components and that the localisation would be done gradually. But now they are facing trouble importing some of these components. 

The Indian government has imposed strict rules on Chinese imports. JSW needs to obtain government certification before starting production. This certification can take a long time (up to several months), and MG is now urging the government to complete the certification of its suppliers more quickly. 

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So What’s Next?

This project is not a small one, and JSW has reportedly invested $ 3 billion (approximately Rs 28,000 crore). The stalling of its import certification severely hampers its manufacturing. Furthermore, these components are difficult to source locally. JSW will try to import these components from Germany or Vietnam. Since China is famous for its low production costs, importing parts from elsewhere will be more expensive. 

Due to certification delays, the launch of its first SUV could be pushed beyond the proposed Diwali date. And if JSW decides to speed up production and import parts from elsewhere, the pricing could easily exceed the anticipated range of 15 lakhs to 30 lakhs. 
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