Tata Elxsi announced a strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, to support vehicle software engineering and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development. The move reinforces Tata Elxsi’s role in the global automotive innovation ecosystem.
Mercedes-Benz, a pioneer in software-defined vehicle architecture, aims to enhance vehicle capabilities and user experience through integrated software platforms. This new partnership will enable Tata Elxsi to contribute toward advancing these technologies, leveraging its deep expertise across autonomous, connected, and electric vehicle platforms.
The collaboration builds on Tata Elxsi’s more than decade-long relationship with MBRDI. The company will deploy its suite of SDV solutions, including the AVENIR SDV suite and AUTONOMAI ADAS platform, from its state-of-the-art labs and mobility innovation centers in India.
Manoj Raghavan, MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi, stated, “This collaboration underscores our deep domain expertise and capabilities in automotive software and digital, including SDVs. It provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the Mercedes-Benz vision of building the world’s most desirable cars.”
Tata Elxsi serves leading global OEMs across industries and employs over 13,000 engineers. This development is expected to further scale its impact on next-generation vehicle engineering from India.
