NEW DELHI: Qualcomm Technologies on Friday announced a collaboration with Tata Electronics, under which Tata Electronics will serve as a manufacturing partner for Qualcomm® Automotive Modules. In a press note, the company said that with this partnership, Tata Electronics becomes part of Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners, helping meet the growing worldwide demand for modular automotive platforms. As part of the “Make in India” initiative, Qualcomm Automotive Module products will be manufactured in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
The collaboration will support local production of technologies used in digital cockpits, infotainment, connectivity, and intelligent vehicle systems. It is expected to meet rising demand from Indian and global automakers while strengthening supply chain flexibility and regional diversification.
“Our work with Tata Electronics marks an important milestone in our automotive growth strategy. As the industry accelerates its shift toward integrated, module-based architectures, expanding manufacturing capacity in key regions becomes essential,” said Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
“Modules are central to Qualcomm Technologies’ vision for the future of vehicle electronics. By providing comprehensive, ready-to-integrate solutions, we help automakers reduce design complexity and bring next-generation vehicles to market more quickly,” said Savi Soin, Senior Vice President & President, Qualcomm India. “Manufacturing in India through Tata Electronics enhances our ability to support both Indian and global OEMs with greater flexibility and supply chain resilience.”
Qualcomm Automotive Modules combine the Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs) with other essential components into a single, ready-to-use module. This provides automakers with a complete electronics platform that simplifies system design and accelerates development. The modules are designed to support scalable, turnkey solutions and help the industry transition toward software-defined vehicles.
Tata Electronics operates across the entire electronics and semiconductor manufacturing value chain, serving customers globally. Its greenfield, high-volume semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam—where Qualcomm Automotive Module products will be manufactured—is India’s first indigenous OSAT facility. The plant is being developed with an investment of US$3 billion and will focus on key technologies such as Wire Bond, Flip Chip, and Integrated Systems Packaging (ISP). These technologies are critical for products used in automotive, communications, IoT, and AI applications.
“We are excited to partner with Qualcomm Technologies to manufacture their advanced automotive modules in India. This collaboration supports Tata Electronics’ objective to become a global hub for high technology manufacturing as a trusted partner to our leading semiconductor and automotive customers worldwide,” said Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD, Tata Electronics. “We will leverage our Integrated Systems Packaging (ISP) solutions and deliver high quality, high-performance products to support Qualcomm Technologies’ global product leadership," he added.