TCS and ABB Announce Major AI & Engineering Partnership: MoU Signed
Mumbai, March 19, 2026: Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB to deepen collaboration in IT infrastructure, AI, industrial automation, and engineering solutions. This strategic alliance aims to drive innovation, operational resilience, and sustainable growth across global operations.
The partnership combines ABB’s leadership in electrification and automation with TCS’ advanced AI, data, and engineering capabilities, enabling next-generation enterprise applications and industrial solutions.
Key Areas of Collaboration
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IT Infrastructure & Applications Transformation
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Build an agile, secure, and cost-efficient IT foundation aligned to ABB’s operating model.
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Enhance operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
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AI & Factory Modernization
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Collaborate on industrial AI, digital twins, and vision-based inspection.
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Drive OT-IT convergence for smarter, connected factories.
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AI Infrastructure Development Opportunities
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Explore electrification, automation, digital, and software solutions via TCS’ planned AI infrastructure initiatives in India.
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Leadership Statements
Morten Wierod, CEO, ABB, said:
"Partnering with TCS helps ABB build smarter systems, adapt faster, and scale our innovations globally. India remains a key growth market, and this renewed partnership supports TCS’ ambitious data centre expansion plans."
K. Krithivasan, MD & CEO, TCS, added:
"This partnership reflects our shared ambition to shape the next era of industrial enterprises. Together with ABB, we aim to co-create intelligent, resilient, and future-ready industrial solutions at scale, advancing a new model of AI-led innovation."
About ABB
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling more sustainable and resource-efficient industries. With over 140 years of history and 110,000 employees worldwide, ABB helps organizations optimize performance while reducing environmental impact. ABB shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
Website: www.abb.com
About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
TCS is a global technology services leader, providing AI-led digital transformation and engineering solutions. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Mumbai, TCS operates 55 countries with 202 service delivery centers worldwide, generating over US $30 billion in revenue in FY 2024-25.
