SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

SRM Tech has reorganised its automotive embedded engineering business into a broader Mobility Practise, signalling a wider focus on software-led vehicle programmes and adjacent transport technologies.

The Chennai-based engineering services firm has worked with automotive manufacturers and technology suppliers for more than two decades. Its earlier focus was embedded engineering for in-vehicle systems and related platforms. The new structure broadens that scope to what it describes as the wider mobility ecosystem.

Industry investment has shifted towards electrified drivetrains, connected vehicle services and software-defined vehicle designs. Automakers and suppliers are also increasing work on artificial intelligence for in-vehicle functions and fleet operations. SRM Tech is positioning the Mobility Practise around those themes.

Practise Scope

The Mobility Practise covers software-defined vehicle platforms and connected vehicle ecosystems, including digital cockpit systems and automotive electronics. It also includes testing and validation, along with lifecycle engineering services.

SRM Tech plans to work across several vehicle categories, including passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. The practice also targets specialised mobility platforms, such as niche vehicle types and emerging transport formats.

It expects to work with original equipment manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers and mobility technology partners. SRM Tech describes its reach as worldwide, with activity across Asia, North America and Europe, among other markets.

Technology Drivers

Automotive product development is becoming more software-centred as carmakers move to centralised computing architectures and function-based software layers. Electrification is increasing the amount of electronic control and power-management software in vehicles. Connectivity is expanding the role of cloud-linked services and over-the-air updates, raising demand for validation and system integration.

SRM Tech said the Mobility Practise builds on its embedded engineering background and reflects growing experimentation and innovation across mobility programmes.

Manivannan S, Chief Executive Officer of SRM Tech, linked the change to shifts in vehicle design and engineering priorities.

"Mobility today is going through a period of rapid experimentation and innovation, driven by advances in software-defined architectures, artificial intelligence, electrification, and connected vehicle ecosystems," said Manivannan S, CEO, SRM Tech.

He added that SRM Tech will continue to invest in skills and partnerships as it expands the practice.

"Our evolution into a broader Mobility Practise reflects both the scale of this transformation and our commitment to investing in the capabilities required to support it. We continue to strengthen our engineering depth, build critical technology competencies, establish strategic partnerships, and uphold rigorous quality standards to support the next generation of mobility systems," said Manivannan.

Track Record

SRM Tech said it has taken part in global vehicle programmes over the past two decades, including embedded software development, systems integration and validation. It also cited platform engineering and product design and manufacturing as part of its existing work.

These services are commonly used by automakers and suppliers during platform development cycles, from concept work and prototyping to industrialisation. They also support programmes where functions shift from mechanical to software control, increasing the need for integration testing and verification across electronic control units and centralised compute platforms.

Investment Plans

Sundar S leads the unit as Business Unit Head of the Mobility Practise. SRM Tech said the change reflects continued investment in mobility engineering skills, hiring and infrastructure.

He said engineering teams in the sector need to combine embedded software expertise with digital development and validation.

"The pace of innovation in mobility today requires engineering teams that combine deep embedded and digital expertise, blending strong capabilities across software platforms, connectivity, data-driven systems, and advanced validation frameworks," said Sundar.

Sundar said the company plans to work with mobility businesses as a long-term engineering partner.

"As we expand our Mobility Practise, we aim to work closely with global mobility companies as long-term engineering partners, supporting them in building intelligent, connected, and next-generation transportation systems," said Sundar.

SRM Tech also plans to expand engineering headcount and facilities in Chennai, investing in additional office space and research and development capacity. Chennai is a major automotive and manufacturing hub in India, with established vehicle assembly operations and a large base of component suppliers and engineering talent.

SRM Tech said the expanded footprint will align with demand for specialised mobility engineering and support work with partners across Tier-1 and Tier-2 supply chains.

"We are also actively expanding our engineering teams and investing in new office space and R&D capabilities to accommodate the growing demand for specialized mobility engineering. With Chennai being one of India's most prominent automotive and manufacturing hubs, we are well positioned to attract exceptional engineering talent and collaborate closely with the broader mobility ecosystem while serving OEMs and Tier-1 and Tier-2 partners across Asia, North America, Europe, and other key markets," said Sundar.

SRM Tech expects the Mobility Practise to become its main organisational structure for future work tied to software-defined vehicles, connected systems and electrified mobility programmes.