Global technology company Aptiv has inaugurated a new $14 million Technical Center campus in India (TCI). The 237,000 sq ft state-of-the-art campus is located at Brigade Tech Gardens, Whitefield, Bengaluru and currently employs over 2,000 personnel focused on developing and delivering products and software-enabled solutions.
The company plans to aggressively grow its workforce over the next five years. It houses an innovation centre and electrical labs to support the development of critical technology products. The facility is designed to support increased collaboration with an open-concept workspace and social hubs.
TCI is well-connected with business districts and aligns with Aptiv’s global sustainability and carbon neutrality targets. A press release from Aptiv noted that the team has expertise in cybersecurity, advanced safety, connectivity and digital cockpit capabilities. The site serves as a centre of excellence for ADAS platforms and technologies and digital cockpit solutions. In addition to meeting the needs of commercial and passenger vehicle OEMs in India, TCI will support OEMs across all global regions.
With a focus on developing safer, greener and more connected mobility solutions, the Aptiv Technical Center in India is a key engineering and software hub, the release added.
The facility was inaugurated in the presence of the global leadership team, the employees of Aptiv and their families.
Glen De Vos, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Special Programs, Aptiv, noted that the company is committed to India, and the opening of the new Technical Center in Bengaluru marks another milestone since establishing our presence in India nearly three decades ago.
Amitabh Mathur, President & Managing Director, Aptiv India & ASEAN, said that India is a thriving economy with great potential for growth, and a highly skilled talent pool, making it an attractive market for this expansion and investment.
“The new Technical Center in Bengaluru demonstrates Aptiv’s commitment to expanding its footprint in India. With a mission to build a future with zero collisions and zero emissions, we will continue innovating and defining the latest technologies for our consumers,” he added.