Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration across technology-led sectors including automotive, defence, artificial intelligence and data centres.
Under the MoU, the two companies will jointly evaluate opportunities in next-generation technologies, with a focus on developing future-ready solutions for automotive platforms, defence applications and AI-driven server infrastructure. The collaboration is intended to combine complementary capabilities in engineering, manufacturing and technology innovation to support the development of advanced, scalable products aligned with evolving industry needs.
As rapid progress in areas such as generative AI, autonomous systems and sustainable computing continues to reshape global industries, the partnership aims to position both organisations to contribute to emerging technology ecosystems. By bringing together VVDN’s strengths in electronics design, software development, system integration and end-to-end manufacturing with Bharat Forge’s expertise in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering, the companies plan to jointly pursue high-impact innovation opportunities.
Commenting on the collaboration, Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge, said the partnership will help accelerate innovation and enhance the quality of solutions delivered to customers. He added that strategic alliances play a key role in building strong ecosystems that enable knowledge sharing, operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
Puneet Agarwal, CEO of VVDN Technologies, said the collaboration aligns with VVDN’s focus on driving innovation through advanced engineering and digital technologies. He noted that combining VVDN’s product engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Bharat Forge’s domain expertise is expected to speed up the development of next-generation solutions across automotive, defence and data centre ecosystems.
The MoU reflects a shared commitment by Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies to innovation, quality and sustained collaboration, with the objective of accelerating development cycles and delivering enhanced value to global customers.
Bharat Forge, established in 1961 and headquartered in Pune, is a leading Indian multinational group with operations across global markets. The group has a diversified presence spanning engineering steel, automotive components, renewable energy, infrastructure and specialty chemicals. Its flagship company, Bharat Forge, ranks among the world’s largest forging enterprises. Under the leadership of Chairman Baba Kalyani, the group has also built strong capabilities in defence and aerospace, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, innovation and sustainable growth.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, VVDN Technologies is a global product engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Operating as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), VVDN provides end-to-end design, development and manufacturing services across sectors including 5G and networking, automotive electronics, IoT, vision-based AI/ML and cloud technologies. With multiple design centres and manufacturing facilities in India, along with offices in the United States, VVDN partners with leading OEMs and technology companies worldwide.
