Tata Elxsi Share Price Dips 1.49%; Strategic Partnership With National Aerospace Laboratories

Tata Elxsi Limited and CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

On January 8, 2025, Tata Elxsi share price opened at ₹6,575.00, up from its previous close of ₹6,542.35. At 10:11 AM, the share price of Tata Elxsi was trading at ₹6,444.90, down by 1.49% on the NSE.

Details of the Partnership

The collaboration focuses on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, combining NAL’s aeronautical expertise with Tata Elxsi’s technological capabilities in electrification, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and certification processes.

With a rapidly evolving global market for UAVs and UAM across industries such as logistics, agriculture, defence, and urban transportation, this partnership is poised to accelerate product development cycles. By leveraging advanced testing infrastructure, methodologies, and expertise, Tata Elxsi and CSIR-NAL aim to enable efficient solutions for both manned and unmanned air mobility systems. Key technological focus areas include aerodynamic design, autonomous systems, and secure communications.

Building a Robust Ecosystem for AAM in India

India’s push for initiatives like “Make in India” and indigenisation, coupled with a growing demand for advanced air mobility, offers significant opportunities for this partnership. It is expected to contribute to building a robust ecosystem involving precision manufacturing, component suppliers, and tool vendors, shaping industry regulations and standards for sustainable innovation.

Together, Tata Elxsi and CSIR-NAL envision creating an integrated ecosystem that fosters innovation, enhances scalability, and addresses unique AAM requirements. This collaboration not only advances India’s capabilities in advanced air mobility but also positions the country as a leader in this emerging domain, driving economic growth and technological development.

Commenting on this partnership, the MD and CEO at Tata Elxsi, Manoj Raghavan, said, “We believe the future of aerospace innovation lies in technologies like UAVs and Urban Air Mobility. This strategic partnership with NAL combines our strengths to push the boundaries of innovation and accelerate the development of next-generation air mobility solutions for our customers globally.”

Dr Abhay A Pashilkar, Director at CSIR-NAL, stated, “Partnering with Tata Elxsi marks a crucial development in our mission to innovate within the aerospace sector. CSIR-NAL’s deep expertise in aerospace research and testing, along with Tata Elxsi’s advanced technology and design expertise, will help us to develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of urban transportation.”

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