L&T Technology Services (LTTS) and thyssenkrupp Steering have partnered to establish a global software development hub in Pune, Maharashtra. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as they aim to enable modern automotive software solutions focused on intelligent and sustainable mobility.

The Pune-based centre will focus on advanced software development, including embedded systems, functional safety, and cybersecurity. It is set to serve as a global innovation engine for thyssenkrupp Steering's next-generation steering technologies. Under the agreement, LTTS will manage operations at the new software hub, leveraging its extensive expertise in engineering services and digital technologies.

“This centre will play a crucial role in driving innovation and delivering next-generation steering solutions to our global customers,” said Richard Hirschmann, SVP R&D at thyssenkrupp Steering. This initiative aligns with LTTS’s growing portfolio in the automotive domain and highlights India’s strategic importance as a global talent and technology base for advanced automotive engineering.