BMW Group and Tata Technologies Ltd., a company specializing in product engineering and digital services, have entered into an agreement to establish an automotive software and IT development hub in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The execution of the JV agreement is pending review and approval by relevant authorities, with primary development and operations activities slated for Bengaluru and Pune. Chennai will focus on business IT solutions, as stated in a joint announcement by the companies.
The joint venture aims to harness Tata Technologies’ digital engineering expertise and talent pool in India to support the BMW Group’s global expansion of software coding capabilities and 24/7 operations. Specifically, it will concentrate on strategic software development, including solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDV), automated driving, infotainment, and digital services, according to the companies.
The collaboration underscores Tata Technologies’ commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in automotive software and digital engineering on a global scale, affirmed Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies. Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Software and E/E Architecture at BMW Group, highlighted India’s wealth of talented individuals with exceptional software skills, expressing confidence in their ability to enhance the BMW Group’s software competence through collaboration with Tata Technologies.
