Tata Elxsi Partners with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India for Advanced Vehicle Software and SDV Development

Driving the Future of Automotive Innovation from India

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to support the development of Vehicle Software Engineering and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).v

This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing next-generation automotive technologies from India, aligning with the evolving global shift toward software-centric vehicle architectures.

Accelerating the Shift to Software-Defined Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz, a pioneer in automotive excellence for nearly 140 years, continues to redefine industry standards by embracing the future of software-defined mobility. With a cutting-edge, integrated software architecture, Mercedes-Benz is creating vehicles that are more intelligent, intuitive, and adaptive to changing driver needs, enhancing performance, safety, and the in-car experience.

Tata Elxsi: Engineering the Next Automotive Revolution

With extensive experience working alongside global automotive OEMs, Tata Elxsi is uniquely positioned to help scale SDV platforms, bringing innovation to market faster and at reduced costs. Through this collaboration, Tata Elxsi will leverage its deep domain expertise in:

  • Autonomous driving

  • Electric vehicles

  • Connected vehicle ecosystems

  • AI-powered in-vehicle systems

  • SDV architecture and integration

Supported by Mobility Innovation Centres, world-class labs, and proprietary platforms like the AVENIR SDV suite and AUTONOMAI ADAS suite, Tata Elxsi is set to drive software scalability and platform integration across multiple vehicle models.

A Shared Vision for the Future

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology and innovation, placing India at the center of the global automotive transformation.

“Together with MBRDI, we aim to redefine how software shapes the vehicles of tomorrow—making them smarter, safer, and more connected,” said a Tata Elxsi spokesperson.

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