BMW TechWorks India
BMW TechWorks India is set to provide seamless, scalable software solutions for next-generation vehicles and enhanced digital experiences. Tata Technologies will utilise its capabilities across the entire product value chain from conceptualization to detailed engineering and turnkey SDV development. The focus is to drive innovation in software projects for BMW's future mobility solutions while tapping into India's talent pool.
For young Indian professionals, this JV presents an unrivaled opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of global mobility. The commitment to nurturing local talent underscores India’s role as a global innovation hub in the automotive tech ecosystem. Interested candidates can apply to be part of the JV and create solutions with a global impact.
Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies, stated, "Our joint venture with the BMW Group, BMW TechWorks India, underscores our deep expertise in software-defined vehicles and reflects our commitment to driving innovation in both automotive software and business IT. By leveraging Tata Technologies' strong brand presence in India, this JV will attract top talent and provide a platform to develop forward-thinking solutions that redefine the future of mobility. We are excited to partner with the BMW Group in engineering premium, software-driven vehicles, enhancing digital experiences, and accelerating their digital transformation journey.”
To drive strategic software solutions for SDV
The collaboration embodies the ethos of "Engineer in India for the World." India's exceptional engineering and IT talent will play a pivotal role in developing strategic software solutions for SDVs, automated driving, digital infotainment, and automotive digital services. The JV will also provide digital innovations for BMW Group's Business IT, aiding the digital transformation of the car manufacturer's global production and improving the digital customer journey and sales processes. Focus areas include developing AI applications and platforms to enhance the efficiency of core business processes.
According to Nachiket Paranjpe, President of Automotive Sales at Tata Technologies, "The rapid evolution of automotive technology is transforming the way vehicles are developed, with software-defined vehicles at the forefront of this shift. 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. Through this joint venture, we will push the boundaries of automotive technology, creating vehicles that are not only cutting-edge but also deliver exceptional driving experiences to consumers worldwide."
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Electronics and Software at BMW Group added, “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. With agile processes and state-of-the-art tools, Indian engineers at BMW TechWorks India will co-create innovative automotive digital experiences, such as automated driving and next-gen infotainment systems.”
Alexander Buresch, CIO and Senior Vice President of BMW Group IT, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “With BMW TechWorks India, we are steadily advancing our international IT-Hub strategy and broadening our global Business IT presence. The partnership with Tata Technologies represents a strategically important step and provides excellent conditions for developing innovative software solutions along our value chain. We are excited to welcome Indian tech talents to join us in driving the digital transformation of the BMW Group.”
Management team of BMW TechWorks India
The management team at BMW TechWorks India will include seasoned executives from both partner companies. Representing Tata Technologies are Aditya Khera as CEO and Sweta Girinatham as CFO. From the BMW Group, Stefan Flader will serve as COO of Enterprise IT, and Oliver Scheickl will hold the position of COO of Automotive Software.
The new venture's mission is clear – catalyse innovation in automotive technology and provide young Indian professionals with opportunities to work on game-changing technologies for the global market. By combining resources and expertise, Tata Technologies and the BMW Group aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in the automotive world, making BMW TechWorks India a cornerstone of future developments in the field.
Aditya Khera, CEO of BMW TechWorks India, shared his excitement: “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. By combining the BMW Group's and Tata Technologies' leadership in software-defined vehicles and product engineering excellence, we are poised for innovation and growth, offering India's top talent the opportunity to shape the future of the BMW Group's mobility solutions."
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