More than a year after India's third-largest car maker, Tata Motors took control of two of UK's most revered luxury marques - Jaguar and Land Rover, the company has finally chalked out plans of launching them in India.

Jaguar Land Rover today reached an agreement with Tata Motors to begin selling its range of premium performance saloon cars, including Jaguar's XF and XKR and Land Rover's sports utility vehicles Discovery and Range Rover in the Indian market later this year.

David Smith, chief executive officer, Jaguar Land Rover, said in a statement: "We are delighted to be formally entering into the Indian market, an economy which is still growing appreciably, and able to offer our premium products to a whole new group of customers. It is an important strategic move for Jaguar Land Rover and will enable us to realise our competitive potential in this significant market."

Its first showroom will open at Ceejay House in Worli, Mumbai by June this year. This facility will offer a range of both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The company will further develop the dealer network by 2009 and 2010.

Ravi Kant, managing director, Tata Motors, said: "This is a natural move for both businesses and will allow Jaguar and Land Rover to establish a strong and deserved presence in India. We are very pleased to develop our relationship with Jaguar Land Rover in this way and to provide the opportunity for Indian customers to access their premium products for the first time."

In March last year, Tata Motors bought JLR at a knock-down price of $2.3 billion from Ford Motor Company, which was less-than-half the price paid by Ford to acquire the two brands.

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