- Anurag Mehrotra’s previous roles include Vice President of Strategy & International Business at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and President & Managing Director at Ford India. Based in Gurugram
- Rajeev Chaba has been instrumental in establishing the MG brand in India since its inception
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
GURUGRAM, FEB 18
JSW MG Motor India on Monday announced the appointment of Anurag Mehrotra as Managing Director of the company. With three decades of professional experience, he has held key leadership roles in the automotive sector’s sales, marketing, strategy, and business development. His extensive experience includes leadership positions at leading national and global companies. His previous roles include Vice President of Strategy & International Business at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and President & Managing Director at Ford India. Based in Gurugram, Anurag will drive overall strategic growth initiatives and strengthen the company’s four brand pillars: diversity, experience, innovation, and community.

Rajeev Chaba has been instrumental in establishing the MG brand in India since its inception. Under his leadership, MG has become one of the country’s top car brands and has set standards for innovation and disruption across categories. He led the launch of innovative products that were much ahead of their time. A firm believer in philanthropy, diversity, and transparency, Rajeev’s leadership is characterised by authenticity and direct communication with stakeholders. He has built a resilient, high-performing team that has successfully overcome numerous challenges, driving MG’s rapid growth and solidifying its position in the Indian market. Rajeev will continue to advise management and shareholders as a member of the Joint Steering Committee.
Speaking about the new appointment, Yu De, Assistant to SAIC President and Head of International Operation, SAIC Motor said, “We are grateful to Rajeev for his exceptional leadership in building the MG brand in India. Anurag’s diverse experience, and a deep understanding of domestic and international market dynamics, will be critical in taking this journey to the next level.”
Parth Jindal, Director, JSW MG Motor India said, “We are at an inflexion point in our NEV journey and are ready to accelerate into a new era with an exciting product pipeline. We are thankful to Rajeev for his invaluable contribution to the brand and delighted to welcome Anurag to JSW MG Motor India. His deep understanding of the Indian market and his strategic vision for New Energy Vehicles align perfectly with our focus on sustainable mobility.”
An industry veteran, Anurag has been credited with steering brands into new growth trajectories. He is passionate about brand-building and has a proven track record of delivering strong business results and growing brands locally and globally.