Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a prominent Tier-1 supplier to Indian automotive OEMs, recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art Technology Centre in Bengaluru, named the ‘Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends’ (SHIFT). This development represents a significant milestone in LATL’s strategic plan to enhance its electronics engineering and digital capabilities, aligning with the global shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The inauguration was attended by key customers and partners, including senior leaders from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and TVS Motor Company, highlighting Lumax’s strong and enduring relationships within the Indian automotive ecosystem.
The new centre is designed to be a core hub for advanced research and product development, focusing on areas such as in-cabin experiences, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), connectivity, and embedded electronics. It aims to deliver next-generation solutions that meet the evolving demands of automotive manufacturers and end consumers.
Mr. Anmol Jain, Managing Director, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, said, “This centre marks a major step toward our Tier 0.5 vision, enhancing our strengths in electronics, mechatronics, and digital systems. We aim to lead the transformation toward intelligent, connected, and sustainable mobility, and Bengaluru’s dynamic tech ecosystem provides the ideal environment for this journey.”
The automotive component industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by electrification, digitisation, and autonomous technologies. As vehicles become increasingly software-centric, Lumax Group is integrating intelligent systems and delivering seamless user experiences. The establishment of the SHIFT Technology Centre reflects the Group’s commitment to staying ahead of these trends and contributing to India’s emergence as a global innovation hub in mobility.
“The launch of our Technology Centre reaffirms our long-term commitment to customer-centric innovation and technological leadership. As the industry transitions toward software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), the future of mobility will increasingly be driven by intelligence, connectivity, and digital integration”, said Mr. Deepak Jain, Promoter Director, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited. “SHIFT will enable Lumax Group to accelerate innovation, strengthen collaboration, and shape intelligent mobility solutions of the future.”
The SHIFT Technology Center is equipped with advanced electronics labs for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, rapid prototyping, and product validation, enabling end-to-end innovation from concept to commercialization.
Mr. Satish Sunderesan, CTO, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, said, “With SHIFT, we aim to converge talent, technology, and transformation to engineer software defined and digitally driven vehicles and evolve from smart systems to autonomous intelligence.”
