Overview
KPIT Technologies is an Indian multinational technology company that specialises in software and engineering solutions for the automotive and mobility industries. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, the company focuses on areas such as autonomous driving, electric and hybrid powertrains, vehicle connectivity, and digital cockpit systems. KPIT works with global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers, providing embedded software, integration, and engineering services.
Key facts
| Name | KPIT Technologies Limited |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology, automotive engineering software |
| Headquarters | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Country | India |
| Type | Public company |
| Listings | BSE, NSE |
| Focus areas | Autonomous driving, electrification, connectivity, AUTOSAR, diagnostics |
Background
The company traces its origins to KPIT Cummins Infosystems, which was formed in the early 2000s through a combination of Indian software firms with engineering services capabilities. Over time, the company narrowed its focus from broad-based IT services towards automotive engineering and embedded software, reflecting the growing importance of software content in modern vehicles.
In 2018, the company announced a corporate restructuring under which its enterprise IT business was demerged and merged with Birlasoft, while the automotive engineering and mobility business was retained under the KPIT Technologies name. The restructuring was completed in 2019, and the new KPIT Technologies entity was listed separately on Indian stock exchanges.
Operations
KPIT operates as an automotive software integration partner, with delivery centres in India and offices across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its work covers vehicle software stacks built around standards such as AUTOSAR, middleware for software-defined vehicles, ADAS and autonomous driving components, battery management systems, and powertrain control software. The company also provides services in vehicle diagnostics, infotainment, and cloud-based connected vehicle platforms.
Clients and partnerships
KPIT's clients include several leading global automotive OEMs and component suppliers. The company has entered into strategic partnerships and joint development arrangements with vehicle manufacturers, particularly in the area of next-generation electric and software-defined vehicles.
Timeline
- 1990s – Founding of predecessor entities providing IT services in Pune.
- Early 2000s – Formation of KPIT Cummins Infosystems through combination of Indian IT firms.
- 2013 – Company rebranded as KPIT Technologies, signalling a sharper focus on automotive and engineering software.
- 2018 – Announcement of restructuring to demerge the enterprise IT business and combine it with Birlasoft.
- 2019 – Completion of the demerger; the automotive-focused entity continued as KPIT Technologies and was relisted.
Significance
KPIT Technologies is regarded as one of the few Indian-headquartered companies operating as a focused automotive software specialist at a global scale. Its concentration on areas central to the transition of the automotive industry — electrification, autonomy, and software-defined vehicles — places it among the Indian engineering services firms that have moved up the value chain from generic outsourcing into domain-specific product engineering.
Related topics
- Information technology in India
- Automotive industry in India
- Birlasoft
- Pune
- AUTOSAR
- Software-defined vehicle
- Engineering services outsourcing
References
- Wikidata: Q15822351
- Disclosures filed by KPIT Technologies with the BSE and NSE.