The new facility of Aptiv (formerly Delphi Automotive), spans more than 34,000 square feet and will accommodate up to 500 engineers by 2026. It will focus on developing advanced software, safety, and user experience technologies for the Indian market.
The new centre—Aptiv’s fourth in India—houses AI- and ML-powered labs designed to accelerate innovation in next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-cabin sensing, and software-defined infotainment platforms, the company said in a statement.
It will also contribute to Aptiv’s cloud-native architecture, integrating hardware, software, and edge technologies from Wind River.
“We are proud to expand our presence in India with the launch of our new technical center in Chennai,” said Javed Khan, Executive Vice President and President of Software, Advanced Safety and User Experience at Aptiv. He added that the centre would strengthen Aptiv’s ability to localize AI/ML-powered ADAS and advanced interior sensing technologies for the Indian market, “reflecting our confidence in India’s engineering talent and bringing us closer to our customers.”
The Chennai facility further strengthens Aptiv’s footprint in India, where the company already employs more than 13,000 people across eight manufacturing plants, four technical centres, and a tooling centre.
The Chennai operations will play a key role in supporting local automakers in the fast-growing software-defined vehicle segment, while aligning with Aptiv’s global mission to enable safer, greener, and more connected mobility, it added.
In August 2024, Aptiv announced expansion of its manufacturing operations in Oragadam, near Chennai, with a $45 million investment to design and produce next-generation, high-performance software-defined integrated cockpit controllers specifically for the Indian market.