New Delhi witnessed a landmark announcement as Qualcomm Technologies partners with Tata Electronics to produce automotive modules at the latter’s Jagiroad, Assam semiconductor plant, reinforcing India’s manufacturing prowess.
This Friday’s deal embodies ‘Make in India’ spirit, localizing production of vital automotive components for digital cockpits, entertainment systems, connectivity, and AI-driven vehicle intelligence. It promises to satisfy escalating demands from domestic and international carmakers, fortifying supply chains against disruptions.
Tata Electronics enters Qualcomm’s elite global partner network, dedicated to scaling modular platforms for the automotive sector. The modules fuse Snapdragon SoCs with peripherals into seamless, production-ready packages, equipping OEMs with holistic electronics solutions.
Benefits include streamlined designs, rapid prototyping, and adaptable structures that ease the transition to software-centric vehicles. Qualcomm executives underscored the strategic timing: Nakul Duggal highlighted manufacturing expansion’s role in industry evolution, while Savi Soin praised the solutions’ integration ease and market acceleration potential.
India’s production base will empower Qualcomm to deliver resilient supply to global clients. The cornerstone is Jagiroad’s greenfield OSAT facility, backed by $3 billion, pioneering indigenous advanced packaging like flip chip and ISP for automotive, IoT, AI, and comms sectors.
This initiative not only boosts local employment and skills but positions India centrally in the global semiconductor supply chain, driving innovation in electric and connected vehicles.