iMerit, a global leader in AI data solutions, has inaugurated its Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in its expansion journey. The move reflects the company’s commitment to advancing the automotive AI sector, which is projected to reach a global market size of $7.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 21.5%.
This new center, iMerit’s 12th global location, was officially inaugurated by Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services. The event was attended by employees, dignitaries, and senior company officials. iMerit has already onboarded over 220 employees at this facility and plans to double the workforce in the next fiscal year to support its clients in autonomous mobility, medical AI, and advanced technology sectors.
iMerit’s proprietary AI data platform, Ango Hub, stands at the core of its operations, enabling the company to handle mission-critical projects across industries with precision and efficiency. This cutting-edge software integrates automation with human expertise, ensuring top-notch data quality for AI models. The platform’s advanced capabilities, combined with iMerit’s decade-long experience, have been instrumental in driving customer success across sectors such as autonomous mobility, healthcare AI, and generative AI.
At the heart of iMerit’s success is its inclusive and skilled workforce. Boasting a 90% retention rate and a 50% women workforce since its inception, the company fosters a culture of diversity and innovation. Automotive AI remains iMerit’s largest vertical, contributing 60% of its revenue. This segment focuses on advanced applications like autonomous vehicles, ADAS, and drones, positioning the company as a key player in the rapidly evolving AI-driven automotive industry.
Dr. Thiagarajan lauded the rapid establishment of the facility, accomplished within just six months, and emphasized the company’s role in fostering inclusive growth, providing employment, and equipping communities with advanced skills. He highlighted the workforce’s strong representation of women, many of whom are sole earners, aligning with Tamil Nadu’s vision of social equity and innovation.
Coimbatore, recognized for its industrial and IT excellence, is the ideal location to support iMerit’s focus on Automotive AI. The company leverages the region’s talent pool, which blends experienced professionals and fresh graduates, to scale rapidly.
Radha Ramaswami Basu, CEO and Founder of iMerit, stated, “Coimbatore’s rich industrial history and its emerging IT ecosystem make it an excellent choice for our Automotive AI vertical. With automotive AI driving much of our revenue, this center is key to supporting cutting-edge projects in autonomous mobility and related fields.”
With the global AI data management market projected to grow significantly in the coming years, iMerit plans to increase its investment in Coimbatore and scale operations aggressively by 2025. The company also aims to contribute to India’s burgeoning Automotive AI market, expected to cross $1 billion within five years.
Anupam Biswas, Chief Delivery Officer at iMerit, emphasized the importance of data quality for AI innovation. He noted, “Our Coimbatore team of over 220 experts, trained on Ango Hub, is already working on complex multisensor fusion projects for customers. This rapid ramp-up reflects the region’s talent and our commitment to delivering excellence.”
For over a decade, iMerit has delivered high-quality data solutions to power AI applications across industries such as autonomous mobility, healthcare, and generative AI. Its Ango Hub platform integrates automation, human expertise, and analytics to create robust AI training data. With a focus on responsible AI practices, iMerit continues to drive progress in data-centric AI, helping clients achieve superior model performance.
