The 50:50 joint venture, named BMW TechWorks India, aims to hire up to a thousand employees by the end of 2025.
Tata Technologies and BMW have formed a strategic alliance, resulting in the establishment of BMW TechWorks India, a 50:50 joint venture dedicated to the development of automotive software. This initiative encompasses software-defined vehicles (SDV), automated driving technologies, artificial intelligence applications, advanced infotainment systems, and business IT solutions.
The management team for BMW TechWorks India will feature Aditya Khera as the Chief Executive Officer and Sweta Girinatham as the Chief Financial Officer. From BMW’s side, Oliver Scheickl will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer for Automotive Software, while Stefan Flader will take on the position of Chief Operating Officer for Business IT. BMW TechWorks plans to set up offices in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The finalization of the contract and the necessary approvals from regulatory authorities are still awaited. Upon completion, the venture will commence operations with an initial workforce of 100 employees, with aspirations to grow to a four-digit employee count by the end of 2025, predominantly consisting of Indian professionals.
BMW TechWorks will concentrate on the business IT solutions of the BMW Group, playing a vital role in the digital transformation of the automaker’s production network, customer experience, and sales operations. A significant area of research will involve the creation of artificial intelligence applications and platforms aimed at improving business processes. The joint venture will emphasize the recruitment and development of local engineering talent.
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Electronics and Software at BMW Group, conveyed his excitement regarding the joint venture: “BMW TechWorks India represents a crucial enhancement to our global vehicle software development efforts. The software expertise available in India will be invaluable for our future software-defined vehicles. By employing agile methodologies and cutting-edge tools, the engineers at BMW TechWorks India will collaborate to develop innovative digital automotive experiences, including automated driving and advanced infotainment systems.”
Warren Harris, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Technologies, stated that the establishment of BMW TechWorks India, a joint venture with the BMW Group, highlights their extensive expertise in software-defined vehicles (SDV) and demonstrates their dedication to fostering innovation in automotive software and business IT.
By capitalizing on Tata Technologies’ robust brand presence in India, this joint venture aims to attract exceptional talent and create a platform for developing innovative solutions that will transform the future of mobility. He expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the BMW Group to engineer premium, software-centric vehicles, enhance digital experiences, and expedite their digital transformation initiatives.
Aditya Khera, the Chief Executive Officer of BMW TechWorks India, remarked that the inception of BMW TechWorks India marks the creation of a premier software hub that will be instrumental in the BMW Group’s strategy for automotive software and business IT.
By merging the strengths of the BMW Group and Tata Technologies in software-defined vehicles and product engineering, they are well-positioned for innovation and growth, providing India’s leading talent with the chance to influence the future of the BMW Group’s mobility solutions.
