Bharat Forge, VVDN Technologies Sign MoU for Automotive, Defence and AI Collaboration
Mumbai, February 18, 2026: Bharat Forge Limited and VVDN Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration across automotive, defence and data centre technologies, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
The partnership aims to jointly pursue opportunities in next-generation technologies spanning Automotive, Defence, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centre ecosystems. The companies plan to leverage their complementary strengths in advanced engineering, electronics design and precision manufacturing to develop future-ready solutions.
Focus on Next-Generation Technologies
Under the MoU, Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies will explore collaboration in:
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Automotive platforms and next-generation mobility solutions
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Defence and aerospace systems
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AI-driven applications and server platforms
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Data centre technologies and sustainable compute infrastructure
The collaboration is designed to combine VVDN’s expertise in electronics design, embedded software, system integration and manufacturing with Bharat Forge’s capabilities in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering.
The companies said the alliance aligns with the rapidly evolving AI landscape, where developments in generative intelligence, autonomous systems and sustainable computing are reshaping industries globally.
Leadership Commentary
Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, said the partnership would help accelerate innovation and strengthen long-term value creation.
“This partnership enables us to leverage advanced technologies, accelerate innovation, and enhance the quality of solutions we deliver to our clients and stakeholders. By aligning with partners who share our vision for excellence, we create a robust ecosystem that fosters knowledge exchange, operational efficiency and long-term value creation,” he said.
Puneet Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer of VVDN Technologies, said the collaboration supports the company’s focus on advanced engineering and digital technologies.
“By combining our product engineering and manufacturing strengths with Bharat Forge’s domain leadership, we aim to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions across automotive, defence and data centre ecosystems, among other emerging technologies,” he said.
Strategic Significance
The MoU reflects a shared intent to build scalable, innovation-led solutions tailored to evolving industry requirements. Both companies indicated that the collaboration would focus on accelerated development cycles, improved operational efficiencies and enhanced value delivery to global customers.
The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
About the Companies
Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Pune, Bharat Forge is among the world’s largest forging companies, with diversified interests across automotive components, defence, aerospace, renewable energy and infrastructure.
Established in 2007 and headquartered in Gurugram, VVDN Technologies is a global product engineering and electronics manufacturing services company delivering end-to-end solutions across 5G, networking, automotive, IoT and AI/ML domains.