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US chip giant Qualcomm has partnered with Tata Electronics to manufacture car-related electronic modules in Assam, India.
In simple terms, Tata will build important electronic parts that go inside modern cars.
Context: India is trying to become a serious player in semiconductor manufacturing. This partnership places Tata inside Qualcomm’s global supply chain, giving India a shot at becoming a trusted electronics manufacturing hub.
What’s going on: these modules power features like digital dashboards, infotainment screens, internet connectivity and smart driving systems.
The manufacturing will take place at Tata’s upcoming semiconductor assembly plant in Jagiroad, Assam, under the government’s Make in India push.
Qualcomm designs the advanced car chips, part of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform. Tata Electronics will assemble and package these into ready-to-use modules at its new facility.
Instead of importing these parts from abroad, they will now be made in India.
Bigger perspective: cars are becoming computers on wheels. As vehicles shift toward being software-defined, demand for advanced chips and electronic modules is exploding worldwide.
Globally, countries like Taiwan, South Korea and China dominate chip manufacturing. India is still early in this race.
In the automotive tech space, companies like Nvidia, Intel (Mobileye) and Bosch are also competing to supply smart vehicle systems. So this move strengthens Qualcomm’s position while giving Tata a foothold in high-value electronics.
How big is this business: the global automotive semiconductor market is expected to cross $100 billion in the coming years as EVs and connected cars become mainstream.
Digital cockpits, autonomous features and connectivity are no longer luxury add-ons, they are becoming standard.
