Foxconn-backed SiliconAuto, a joint venture between Netherlands-based Stellantis and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), has set up a research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru. The new centre will focus on designing semiconductor products and developing system-on-chip solutions for the automotive sector, targeting electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and connected car technologies.

Foxconn is also in the process of establishing an EV manufacturing plant and exploring battery production for EVs, reinforcing SiliconAuto’s commitment to India’s expanding automotive ecosystem. The company plans to recruit top engineers and designers to bolster its team and drive further technological advancements in the sector.

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