JSW Motors Ltd has appointed Rajan Sharma as Head of Strategy and Planning as the Sajjan Jindal-led group accelerates its entry into India’s passenger vehicle market, targeted around Diwali 2026. Sharma brings rich experience from leading automakers including Tata Motors, MG Motor India, and Hyundai Motor India, where he worked across strategy, sales planning, and market development functions.
Leadership Team in Place
Sharma said, “The emergence of a new large Indian automotive brand is a rare moment for the industry. Much of India’s automotive foundation was established by manufacturers that emerged during the 1940s and 1950s, making moments like these particularly significant.” He added, “I am delighted to join JSW Motors as Head – Strategy & Planning… As the sector transitions toward new energy vehicles and next-generation mobility ecosystems, India’s automotive landscape is poised for another defining phase of innovation and growth.”
At the helm is Ranjan Nayak, CEO, who comes from JSW Group’s leadership ecosystem and is responsible for building the automotive business from the ground up. Nayak oversees strategy, partnerships, and organisational build-out as JSW Motors positions itself as a new-energy mobility player.
Other key leaders include:
- Amit Jain is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and is in charge of business operations. He has worked at Jubilant MotorWorks, AMP Motors, and Shaman Mercedes in the past.
- Ravindra Jain is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and is in charge of marketing and brand positioning. He used to work for Tata Motors.
- Pankaj Parkar is in charge of dealer development and is in charge of growing the retail network. He used to work for Audi India and MG Motor India.
- Anuj Tyagi, who used to work for Ford India, is in charge of customer support and aftersales.
- Rakshit Bisaria is in charge of product strategy as the Head of Product Planning. He has worked for Hyundai, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki in the past.
- Sachin Wagh is in charge of engineering and research and development. He leads vehicle development and engineering integration.
- Amarjeet Singh Dahiya is in charge of the projects and makes sure they are carried out.
- Rupam Singh is the CHRO, which means he is in charge of hiring people and helping the company grow.
EV Launch and Product Plans
Autocar Professional reports that JSW Motors is evaluating electrified SUVs based on Jetour T2, Chery iCar, and Jaecoo J5 platforms. A dedicated JSW automotive brand identity is likely to be introduced. Production is expected to start in the last quarter of 2026, with vehicles reaching roads in 2027.
JSW Motors has started the execution phase of its market entry strategy with this leadership team. This includes building a dealer network, developing products, and building the brand, all of which will help the company get ready for its upcoming EV venture.
This move reflects JSW Group’s commitment to innovation, new energy vehicles, and building a future-ready mobility ecosystem in India.
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