Qualcomm and Tata Electronics to Manufacture Automotive Modules in India

Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have announced a manufacturing partnership that will see Qualcomm's automotive modules produced on Indian soil for the first time, with production set to begin at Tata Electronics' new semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam.

Under the agreement, Tata Electronics will join Qualcomm's global network of module manufacturing partners, producing Qualcomm Automotive Modules — components that integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips with other hardware into single, production-ready units. The modules are designed for use in digital cockpits, infotainment systems, connectivity platforms, and intelligent vehicle systems.

The Assam facility, where manufacturing will take place, represents a significant investment in Indian semiconductor infrastructure. The greenfield plant — billed as India's first indigenous outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility — is being developed at a cost of $3 billion and will work across technologies including Wire Bond, Flip Chip, and Integrated Systems Packaging.

The deal is framed by both companies as a contribution to India's "Make in India" initiative, as well as a response to wider industry appetite for supply chain diversification beyond existing manufacturing hubs. The collaboration is intended to serve both Indian automakers and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking greater geographic flexibility in their component sourcing.

Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM for Automotive at Qualcomm Technologies, described the tie-up as a key step in the company's automotive growth strategy, noting that expanding manufacturing capacity in strategically important regions had become increasingly necessary as the industry moves toward module-based vehicle architectures.

Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Electronics, said the partnership aligned with his company's ambition to become a global hub for high-technology manufacturing, adding that the firm would deploy its Integrated Systems Packaging capabilities to support Qualcomm's product requirements.

Tata Electronics, established in 2020 as a Tata Group venture, currently employs more than 92,000 people across operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Qualcomm's automotive module products are built around its Snapdragon platform and are positioned at the intersection of the automotive industry's transition toward software-defined vehicles.