Hinduja Tech (HT) is an Integrated Product Engineering and Digital Solutions Provider operating within the disruptive mobility industry headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Since its founding in 2009, Hinduja Tech has been a prominent player in the industry, receiving numerous awards for its contributions. As a division of the Hinduja Group, a multi-billion-dollar global business conglomerate, Hinduja Tech holds a leadership position in the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Autonomous space.
Using decades of experience in the field of automotive product development, the Product Engineering Services division of Hinduja Tech builds upon its established expertise. The company provides comprehensive services for the development of vehicles and powertrains, beginning with the conception of concepts and continuing all the way through series production (SOP) for both electric vehicles and vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (ICE). Through the implementation of its innovative frugal paradigm, EngiNEAR, Hinduja Tech, which has its headquarters in Chennai, India, has revolutionized the process of automotive product co-development. By placing a significant emphasis on the "zero-based design to cost process," Hinduja Tech has been able to successfully deliver programs that have won awards.
Taking into account the development of environmentally friendly and next-generation modes of transportation, Hinduja Tech is dedicated to fostering innovation and remaining at the forefront of developments in electric vehicle technologies. There is a diverse portfolio of electric vehicle (EV) programs that have been undertaken by the engineering teams at Hinduja Tech. These programs cater to a variety of mobility applications for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. Using its expertise in electrical, embedded, and electronic systems, Hinduja Tech collaborates with Tier-1 customers in the development and innovation of smart intellectual property (IP).
Additionally, the Digital Technologies Services & Solution division of Hinduja Tech serves as a co-innovation partner for SAP/ERP services. This is in addition to the division's particular emphasis on the automotive industry. Through the utilization of its agile development methodology and accelerators, the division provides enterprise mobility services in addition to full-stack information technology development, testing, and maintenance. Hinduja Tech, in collaboration with its partners, acts as a facilitator for the digital transformation journey of its clients. The company offers roadmap consulting and support for end-to-end execution in order to maximize the likelihood of successful business outcomes. By utilizing its Product Engineering and Digital Technologies services, Hinduja Tech is able to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to engineering, manufacturing, or enterprise operations. This enables the company to make informed decisions.
Hinduja Tech serves seven out of the top ten global automotive OEMs, as well as disruptive and emerging OEMs, as well as global Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers across Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The company's extensive clientele includes Fortune 100 companies. There are offices of the company located in the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and Romania. The company maintains a global presence.
Background, History
Hinduja Tech Limited, established in 2009 as Defiance Technologies Limited (part of the Hinduja Group). In 2014, the company underwent a rebranding initiative and was renamed Hinduja Tech from Defiance Technologies Limited. The rebranding aimed to align the company with the Hinduja Group's brand identity and signify its global aspirations.
Hinduja Tech expanded its service in automotive engineering and digital technologies. The company established a global presence with offices in countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, China, and Romania.
Formation of Defiance Tech Private Limited (2009):
The technology services company known as Defiance Tech Private Limited was founded in 2009 with the intention of providing engineering and information technology solutions to companies operating in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors all over the world.
Rebranding as Hinduja Tech (2014):
With the implementation of a rebranding initiative in 2014, the company went through the process of changing its name from Defiance Technologies Limited to Hinduja Tech. This rebranding was done with the intention of aligning the company with the brand identity of the Hinduja Group and indicating the company's global aspirations.
Expansion and Diversification:
Hinduja Tech expanded its service offerings in automotive engineering and digital technologies. The company established a global presence with offices in countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, China, and Romania.
Focus on Engineering and Digital Solutions:
In order to establish itself as a reliable partner in the field of engineering and digital solutions for the mobility industry, Hinduja Tech presented itself. Product Development, Electric and Future Mobility, Embedded and Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Digital Technology Services are some of the areas in which the company provides services. These services include ERP-SAP offerings, Application Services, and Digital Transformation Services. In order to provide full vehicle development, from concept to standard operating procedure, Hinduja Tech makes use of its expertise in the automotive industry and its technological capabilities.
Awards & Achievements
Indian company Hinduja Tech, which is a global provider of engineering and digital technology solutions, has received recognition and accolades for its innovative contributions and outstanding achievements within the industry. A number of prestigious awards and honors have been bestowed upon Hinduja Tech, including the following:
SAP HANA Innovation Awards 2015
While competing in the SAP HANA Innovation Awards 2015, Hinduja Tech emerged victorious in the Analytics Wizard category, which falls under the Business Application Stream. This achievement is particularly noteworthy. This award was bestowed upon them for their innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solution, which they referred to as FAME (Fleet Analytics Mobile Enabled). This solution was developed in collaboration with SAP Co-innovation Lab and was implemented for Ashok Leyland Limited.
In order to effectively address the challenges that are faced by the automotive industry, transportation companies, and fleet owners, FAME is a revolutionary fleet management and analytics solution. Utilizing the power of SAP HANA, a cutting-edge in-memory real-time database management system, FAME provides organizations with the ability to make decisions based on data and empowers them with comprehensive insights.
Through the implementation of SAP HANA scenarios or the development of SAP HANA Business Applications, customers who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and business value are eligible to receive the SAP HANA Innovation Award, which is a prestigious accolade that is intended to honor those customers. Winners of awards not only receive recognition for their accomplishments, but they also have the opportunity to make a contribution to charitable causes through the prize money and gain exposure by being showcased at the renowned SAPPHIRENOW event.
Hinduja Tech's dedication to innovation, technological excellence, and the development of transformative solutions that generate business value for its customers is highlighted by the awards and recognitions that it has received. Both the successful implementation of FAME by the company and its recognition at the SAP HANA Innovation Awards are examples of Hinduja Tech's ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies in order to address challenges faced by the industry and to deliver tangible results for its customers.
BMW Global Supplierthon
During the year 2019, Hinduja Tech was presented with an award by BMW Group Germany in recognition of its artificial intelligence product, which successfully addresses reliability issues in the automotive industry. This recognition was bestowed upon Hinduja Tech as a result of the company's participation in the first-ever BMW Global Supplierthon for Automotive Artificial Intelligence-based Reliability Solutions. Hinduja Tech was one of the 24 companies that were selected to showcase their innovative solutions when they were selected from the pool of 168 companies that submitted applications for the event. With this award, Hinduja Tech was able to reaffirm their position as a leading provider of artificial intelligence-driven reliability solutions for the automotive industry. Additionally, they were able to highlight their commitment to technological advancements within the industry.
Acquisition, partnership, and merger
In February 2021, Ashok Leyland purchased Nissan International's 38% stake in Hinduja Tech for ₹70 crore. In December 2022, Hinduja Tech acquired Drive System Design (DSD), established in 2007. DSD provides advanced engineering to an automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, defense and aviation industries from locations in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asia. In July 2023, Hinduja Tech partnered with Proaxia Consulting Group to become a Proaxia Vehicle Sales and Service Solutions value added reseller.
Acquisition:
Drive System Design (DSD), an engineering consultancy that has won multiple awards and is regarded as a trusted company all over the world, was recently acquired by Hinduja Tech (HT). DSD is known for developing innovative solutions for electric propulsion systems. From its locations in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Asia, DSD is currently providing advanced engineering services to a variety of industries, including the aviation industry, the defense industry, the commercial vehicle industry, and the auto industry.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Hinduja Tech will be able to provide end-to-end design and development capabilities for electrified propulsion systems, thereby strengthening its position in the field of full-vehicle design and development.
Partnership:
Hinduja Tech and Proaxia
Proaxia Vehicle Sales and Service (VSS) Solutions has appointed Hinduja Tech (HT) as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) partnership for the purpose of providing implementation and support services. The value-added reseller (VAR) status grants Hinduja Tech privileged access to resources, services, and product knowledge, allowing the company to maximize the business outcomes for its customers.
As a result of this collaboration, Hinduja Tech is now able to provide comprehensive SAP solutions for the automotive industry. This is accomplished by leveraging the company's expertise as a leading SAP services provider in conjunction with its extensive domain expertise in the automotive sector. Proaxia VSS is a cutting-edge Dealer Management System that is built on the robust SAP S/4HANA platform. It is a SAP Certified system that utilizes standard SAP functionalities and offers performance that is unmatched. HT presents a comprehensive array of solutions encompassing strategic consulting, architecture design, implementation, and support. Their group of knowledgeable professionals is prepared to offer assistance to you in order to make the most of the money you have invested in SAP S/4 HANA and Proaxia VSS Solutions.
