L-R: Jaani Heinonen, Head of Invest, Business Sweden, Sachin Tikekar, President and Joint MD, KPIT Technologies and Patrik Andersson, CEO, Business Region Goteborg at the KPIT office inauguration in Gothenburg, Sweden on 20 May 2025.

Pune-headquartered software and technology company KPIT Technologies has inaugurated its new technology centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, to further strengthen its footprint across global mobility hubs.

The first for KPIT in the Nordic region, the Gothenburg center will support European OEMs and investment to tap into the region’s vibrant talent and innovation ecosystem.

Located at Lindholmen Science Park, the facility is at heart of Sweden’s automotive and mobility R&D ecosystem, which is also surrounded by Swedish passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers, academic institutions and cutting-edge mobility start-ups.

Sachin Tikekar, President & Joint MD, KPIT Technologies, said, “Our vision is to reimagine mobility for a cleaner, smarter and safer world. Sweden is a powerhouse of innovation, especially around safe and sustainable mobility, with Gothenburg at its epicentre. Our presence here allows us to be physically closer to leading Swedish and European OEMs, enabling faster collaboration and solving their core business challenges with our software, hardware design and manufacturing engineering capabilities. We are excited to work with local talent, harness Sweden’s focus on technology and green transition, and co-develop solutions for challenges of mobility OEMS globally.”

The new Swedish facility will work in closely with KPIT’s centres in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more — and enhances the global delivery network that spans the USA, Japan, China, Thailand, India and Tunisia.

Patrik Andersson, CEO of Business Region Goteborg, said, “This is a strategically important investment for the Gothenburg region. The fact that KPIT Technologies is expanding here strengthens the capacity of our automotive cluster and confirms our city’s importance as a global hotspot in software-defined mobility and transport. We know that the company sees great growth opportunities in Sweden. We warmly welcome their investment in Gothenburg."

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has announced a new partnership with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) aimed at fostering innovation and creating business opportunities for startups in both India and Japan.

The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to bridge the startup ecosystems of the two nations.

The MoU was formally exchanged by Dr Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer, Digital Enterprise, Maruti Suzuki India and Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, was also present during the signing.

As per the understanding, Maruti Suzuki India and JETRO will work together to help Indian startups gain access to Japan's innovation landscape, while Japanese startups will similarly have the opportunity to explore India's vibrant startup ecosystem.

Beyond access, the partnership will facilitate networking and participation for these startups in relevant industry events and activities, connecting them with potential partners. Indian startups selected through Maruti Suzuki's four innovation programs – Accelerator, Incubation, Mobility Challenge and Nurture – will be eligible to participate in these initiatives. Japanese startups, on the other hand, will be able to explore the Indian market through JETRO's support.

Hisashi Takeuchi, said, "Through our multi-format innovation programs, we have been engaging with startups in India to co-create technology-driven solutions relevant to the automobile manufacturing and mobility space. We see great potential in Indian startups, and with this MoU with JETRO, we will be able to provide a platform for these promising startups to explore the Japanese business landscape."

Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India, said, "Maruti Suzuki stands as one of the finest examples of the successful partnership between India and Japan. With this MoU, we are creating opportunities for even more fruitful business collaborations between our two nations. This MoU aims to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between India and Japan."

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Bengaluru-headquartered product engineering and innovation company Tata Elxsi has showcased its 'Battery Aadhaar' technology demonstrator at the Battery Summit 2025, organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India.

The demonstration formed part of a consortium-led initiative, backed by the UNEP-led programme 'Electrifying Mobility in Cities' and coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Tata Elxsi, in collaboration with consortium partners – Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO), IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies and Oorja Energy, presented the 'Battery Aadhaar' concept to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and other key government stakeholders. The solution was presented as an end-to-end enabler for the Indian battery ecosystem.

'Battery Aadhaar' represents a significant national endeavour to equip batteries with secure, digital identities. This innovative approach aims to ensure comprehensive traceability, regulatory compliance, and unparalleled lifecycle transparency – from the initial sourcing of raw materials to their second-life applications and eventual recycling. By meticulously capturing crucial lifecycle data such as manufacturer identity, usage history and material composition, 'Battery Aadhaar' is designed to prevent unsafe reuse, non-compliance issues and potential environmental risks.

The solution is built on Tata Elxsi’s proprietary MOBIUS+ platform, integrating robust blockchain-backed traceability, dynamic data flows and automated compliance reporting. Through MOBIUS+, Tata Elxsi is laying the groundwork for a digital and transparent battery ecosystem across India.

The demonstration at the summit highlighted several key functionalities of the platform, including:

• Creation of Battery Aadhaar and Digital Product Passports (DPP)
• Detailed chain of custody and lifecycle mapping
• Configurable public and private data access views
• Role-based dashboards tailored for OEMs, battery manufacturers, recyclers and regulators
• Real-time analytics, encompassing battery health prediction and estimation of residual useful life

Crucially, the platform has been designed to align with evolving Indian regulatory initiatives. Furthermore, its architecture is built for adaptability, ensuring future compatibility with international frameworks such as the EU Battery Regulation, emerging Japanese and North American standards, and future global battery passport specifications.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has launched a comprehensive training capsule to handle high voltage systems required for electric (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs).

The training module is set to be introduced in over 130 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in 24 States and 4 Union Territories in India. As part of the carmaker’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, it will invest around INR 390 million to support the initiative.

The module will be introduced for second-year ITI students and covers topics such as – fundamentals of EVs and HEVs, safety procedures for handling high voltage systems, usage of special tools and equipment and best practices for system maintenance.

Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki India will also conduct specialised upskill training for faculty of the ITIs with train-the-trainer programs and provides training equipment and tools to conduct a pioneering training program.

Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “We want to maximise adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in the country. When we researched the reasons for low adoption of EVs, one of the major hurdles in the minds of the customers was confidence in aftersales support. Incidentally, this is an area of strength for Maruti Suzuki. While 90 percent of EV sales happen in 100 cities, we will go 10x and cover 1,000 cities with more than 1,500 workshops equipped to provide service support to BEVs. The fundamental to good service is a trained technician. Our High Voltage training CSR program in about 130 ITIs of India will train more than 4,100 students every year. At the end of the course, these trained technicians are free to join Maruti Suzuki service network or any other OEM. Hence, this upskilling of students is strategic to BEV adoption in India. The high voltage training will be useful for strong hybrid cars also, and so there is a synergy between both technologies.”

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South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Company has received approval from the government of Telangana to set up a new R&D Centre in the state.

The Korean major is expected to invest about INR 85.28 billion towards the 675-acre facility, which will include an R&D hub, an automotive test track, a pilot line and prototyping systems. It is expected to generate over 4,276 jobs in the region.

The approval was given by the Industrial Sub Committee in a meeting today, which saw chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu with Key Ministers Sridhar Babu Duddilla and Srinivasa Reddy Ponguleti in attendance.

“Industries that create employment and boost revenue must remain in Telangana,” said Deputy CM.

The new facility will work in tandem with the company’s global R&D facility in Namyang, South Korea. It will also leverage the synergies of its existing R&D facility in Hyderabad, which is spread across 15 acres.

India at present is the third largest market after North America and South Korea for Hyundai Motor Company globally.

This move, the Telangana government stated reinforces the State's stature as a preferred destination for global R&D and manufacturing.

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