Tata Technologies and BMW Group's 50:50 JV BMW TechWorks India ​​​​​​​goes on stream

Tata Technologies and BMW Group's joint venture BMW TechWorks India, has been formalised. The 50:50 JV will provide digital solutions for SDVs, automated driving, digital infotainment and automotive digital services, in addition to automotive software. 

With the final signing of the contracts and the approval of the authorities, the JV will commence operations with 100 employees across key technology hubs in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. 

Autocar Professional had first reported that both the companies were entering into a joint venture to execute the engineering and software needs of the marque luxury carmaker.

The venture is set to scale rapidly, targeting a four-digit workforce by the end of 2025, with a strong emphasis on attracting India’s top engineering talent. 

The joint venture will provide digital innovations for the BMW Group's Business IT. Consequently, BMW TechWorks India will expedite the digital transformation of the car manufacturer's global production network as well as strengthen its digital customer journey and sales processes. Another key area of focus will be the development of AI applications and platforms, which will increase the speed and efficiency of all core business processes.

Warren Harris, the CEO and MD of Tata Technologies said, "This partnership allows us to reaffirm India’s position in the global economy. The auto industry going through a paradigm shift. The need for advanced engineering capabilities and software and digital skills has never been more critical. This JV will help us build software and digital solutions.”

He further added that By leveraging Tata Technologies' strong brand presence in India, the JV will attract top talent and provide a platform to develop forward-thinking solutions that redefine the future of mobility. 

Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Electronics and Software at BMW Group, said, “BMW TechWorks India is a significant addition to our global vehicle software development initiatives. India’s software talent will be a great asset for our software-defined vehicles of the future.”

Nachiket Paranjpe, President of Automotive Sales at Tata Technologies said, "At Tata Technologies, our deep automotive expertise and end-to-end solutions across the value chain—from concept and detailed engineering to manufacturing engineering and turnkey SDV development—position us perfectly to support the BMW Group in shaping the future of mobility."

"With the launch of BMW TechWorks India, we are establishing a world-class software hub that will play a critical role in the BMW Group's automotive software and business IT strategy," said Aditya Khera, CEO of BMW TechWorks India.