Munich, Germany and Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, India.
The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product
engineering and digital services company, are proud to announce the
official launch of their joint venture BMW TechWorks India with
offices in strategic talent hubs Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. With the
final signing of the contracts and the approval of the authorities,
the joint venture will initially start with 100 employees at these
three locations and rapidly scale to four-digit number of employees by
the end of 2025, with a strong focus on attracting top-tier Indian
talent. The BMW Group and Tata Technologies each hold 50 per cent of
the shares in this JV.
BMW TechWorks India complements BMW Group’s global strategy by
engineering seamless, scalable software solutions for next-gen
vehicles and delivering leading digital experiences. Tata
Technologies’ proven capabilities across the entire product value
chain, from conceptualization to detailed engineering and turnkey SDV
development, will drive key software projects for the BMW Group’s
premium mobility solutions and facilitate access to India’s impressive talents.
At the heart of this collaboration is 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.
In addition to automotive software, 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, along with enhancing 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.
The JV offers young Indian professionals an unparalleled opportunity
to work on breakthrough technologies that will shape the future of
mobility on a global scale. The JV’s commitment to nurturing local
talent and innovating next-gen automotive innovations reinforces
India’s emergence as a global innovation hub in the automotive tech
ecosystem. Aspiring talent can apply here to be part of the JV and
innovate solutions that deliver a global impact.
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Electronics and
Software BMW Group expressed his enthusiasm on the
establishment of the JV: “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, 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 commented: “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.”
Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies, said:
“Our joint venture with the BMW Group, BMW TechWorks India,
underscores our deep expertise in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) 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.”
Nachiket Paranjpe, President of Automotive Sales at Tata
Technologies, commented: “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.”
Aditya Khera, CEO of BMW TechWorks India: “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“.
The management team of BMW TechWorks India is comprised of seasoned
executives from both partner companies. Representing Tata Technologies
are Aditya Khera as CEO and Sweta Girinatham as CFO of this JV. From
the BMW Group, Oliver Scheickl holds the position of COO of Automotive
Software in this new JV and Stefan Flader serves as COO of Business IT.
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Global network for Software & IT-Hubs
For several years now, the BMW Group has been pooling its digital
expertise at international locations, thereby securing its IT and
software know-how for the long term. In total, more than 15,000
employees worldwide work in software development and Business IT for
the BMW Group and its joint ventures. The locations span the entire
globe: USA, Portugal, Germany, Romania, South Africa, India and China.
With the new joint venture BMW TechWorks India, the BMW Group sets
another milestone in its growth strategy and strengthens its position
as a leading company in the field of automotive software and business IT.
BMW Group in India
The BMW Group has been active in India since 2007 and employs around
650 people. BMW India’s headquarter is located close to New Delhi in
Gurugram, which is also home to a training centre. Further activities
include a production plant in Chennai, a spare parts warehouse in Pune
and a dealer network in the country’s major metropolises. In 2023, BMW
Group India recorded the best annual result in its history with BMW
and MINI selling 14,172 units (+18%) and BMW Motorrad selling 8,768
units (+20%).