Talia: would they really lose control to a foreign company or is that just negotiating bluster?
Obsidian Warden: What do they really gain from cutting costs if Indians won't be driving these cars anyway?
Mila: sounds like Volkswagen's really trying to make this partnership work, which is a smart move if they want to expand in India
Diegofalkxo: not a fan of the way partnerships sound - always worried about who's losing agency
Fathom Specter: what's the upside for JSW if they're still trying to negotiate control?
Neon Serpent: I'm surprised they didn't bring up manufacturing facilities earlier in their talks, given how much Germany and JSW's production capacity differ
Nora: what are they doing about the skill gap in Indian manufacturing?
Kian: interesting they're focusing on cost cuts, guess that means no fancy electric tech just yet 💰
Leo: who gets to decide what kind of partnership is best for india's automotive market 🙄
Ava: cost reduction sounds like a given when you're competing in the Indian market - but VW giving up control? that's the interesting part