JSW Motors has entered into a significant partnership with French technology leader Dassault Systèmes. This collaboration focuses on leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ advanced digital platform to serve as the core infrastructure for the company’s upcoming New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The aim is to bolster JSW Motors’ product development capabilities through localized innovation.
A key aspect of this partnership involves the deployment of Dassault’s 3DX platform. This platform will facilitate the integration of design and manufacturing systems, ensuring seamless digital continuity and end-to-end traceability throughout the vehicle lifecycle. By implementing a manufacturing execution system on the same platform, JSW Motors aims to achieve greater efficiency and precision in its production processes.
Ranjan Nayak, CEO of JSW Motors, emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration: “We are building a technology-led future mobility ecosystem engineered in India. Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes will embed its digital platform across the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.”
In addition to digital transformation, JSW Motors is actively working to strengthen India’s automotive supply chain. The company is engaged in advanced discussions with several domestic suppliers to enhance localization. This move is part of a broader strategy to deepen JSW Motors’ roots in the Indian market and support the growth of the local automotive industry.
Deepak NG, Managing Director of Dassault Systèmes in India, highlighted the benefits of the partnership: “The Indian automotive industry is at a pivotal inflection point. Our 3DEXPERIENCE platform will empower JSW Motors to manage the complexity of software-defined vehicles and enable end-to-end integration across their value chain—from design and engineering to manufacturing and lifecycle management.”
By creating virtual twins of products and processes, Dassault Systèmes will help JSW Motors drive innovation, efficiency, and agility. This approach ensures scalability and sustained competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
JSW Motors is investing $3 billion in its carmaking venture, with plans to produce hybrid and electric vehicles in Maharashtra. Initially, the company will rely on imported components while developing a robust local supply chain. However, the company faces challenges related to component imports.
Last month, JSW Group warned that the launch of its first car might be delayed if New Delhi does not expedite licences for importing parts from China. According to a Reuters report, JSW Motors has urged the Indian government to speed up approval for its Chinese suppliers of safety glass, including windshields and sunroofs. The company selected these suppliers after extensive evaluation of both domestic and global options.