Bosch And Tata AutoComp Form Joint Venture For E-Mobility

28 Mar 2026 CW Team

Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited have formed a joint venture to accelerate growth in India's e-mobility sector. The partners will hold equal shares and plan to start operations by mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with the registered office in Pune. The venture aims to serve passenger car and select commercial vehicle segments with battery electric technology.

The joint venture will focus on engineering, manufacturing and sales of eAxle systems and electric motors in India and intends to expand the regional footprint of both companies in the e-mobility space. Boards of Bosch, Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited have approved the transaction. The companies said the collaboration is expected to provide impetus to the domestic e-mobility market and develop innovative solutions for customers.

Bosch executives indicated they regard battery electric technology as the definitive path to lower emissions in targeted vehicle categories and described the venture as a means to accelerate adoption by delivering efficient, state-of-the-art e-mobility solutions. Tata AutoComp leaders highlighted that India’s mobility ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation driven by electrification, localisation and the need for scalable technology solutions. Bosch has invested over six billion (bn) euros globally in e-mobility and the partnership will allow advanced eAxle systems and electric motor solutions to be brought to India.

In India, Bosch reported net revenue of Rs. 373,457 million (mn) in fiscal year 2024–25 and employed 38,655 associates as of March 31, 2025. Bosch Limited reported revenue from operations of Rs. 180,870 million (mn) in the same fiscal year, equivalent to approximately 1,985 million euros (mn), while group sales were about 4.13 bn euros globally. The companies named contact persons for press inquiries and directed additional information to their websites.

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