In a major boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions, Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics announced a strategic partnership on Friday to produce Qualcomm Automotive Modules at Tata’s upcoming semiconductor facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
This collaboration aligns seamlessly with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, aiming to manufacture advanced automotive technologies domestically. The modules will cater to digital cockpits, infotainment systems, connectivity solutions, and intelligent vehicle systems, addressing the surging demand from both Indian and global automakers.
By localizing production, the partnership will enhance supply chain resilience and diversity. Tata Electronics joins Qualcomm’s global network of module manufacturing partners, targeting the rising need for modular automotive platforms worldwide.
The Qualcomm Automotive Modules integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis System-on-Chips with essential components, delivering ready-to-deploy modules that provide vehicle manufacturers with complete electronics platforms. This approach simplifies system design, accelerates development, and supports scalable, software-defined vehicle architectures.
Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM of Qualcomm Technologies’ Automotive, Industrial, Embedded IoT & Robotics division, emphasized the industry’s shift toward integrated, module-based architectures. ‘Expanding manufacturing capabilities in key regions is crucial as this trend accelerates,’ he stated.
Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India, highlighted how these comprehensive, easily integrable solutions reduce design complexity and speed up market entry for next-gen vehicles. Producing in India via Tata Electronics will bolster Qualcomm’s capacity to offer flexible supply chains to OEMs globally.
The Jagiroad facility, India’s first indigenous OSAT unit, is a $3 billion greenfield project equipped for advanced packaging technologies like wire bond, flip chip, and Integrated Systems Packaging (ISP). It will serve critical sectors including automotive, communications, IoT, and AI, positioning India as a semiconductor powerhouse.