Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration across automotive, defence and data centre technology domains, the companies said on Wednesday.
The partnership aims to jointly pursue opportunities in next-generation technologies spanning automotive systems, defence platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure.
While Bharat Forge brings expertise in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering, VVDN Technologies contributes capabilities in electronics design, embedded software, system integration and manufacturing services.
Joint Development
The two firms will explore the joint development of next-generation products for automotive applications, defence technologies and AI server platforms. The initiative comes amid rapid advancements in generative AI, autonomous systems and high-performance computing, which are driving demand for sustainable and scalable compute infrastructure.
The companies said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation, quality and long-term value creation. The proposed partnership is expected to accelerate product development cycles and enhance competitiveness in global markets. Further details on specific projects and timelines are expected to be announced in due course.
Robust Ecosystem
Bharat Forge Vice-Chairman & Joint MD Amit Kalyani, said: “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. Such alliances are integral to our strategy, ensuring that we remain competitive, future-ready, and capable of addressing the evolving needs of the markets we serve.”
Puneet Agarwal CEO of VVDN, said: “This partnership with Bharat Forge aligns with our vision of driving innovation through advanced engineering and digital technologies. By combining our product engineering and manufacturing strengths with Bharat Forge domain leadership, we aim to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions across automotive, defence and data center ecosystems, amongst other next-gen technologies”
Published on February 18, 2026
