Bajaj Electricals partners with TIH Foundation to co-develop smart lighting solutions
- October 17, 2025
Bajaj Electricals Ltd has announced a strategic collaboration with the TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, located at IIT Bombay, to co-develop smart lighting solutions under the “Smart Streetlight Control” project.
The collaboration brings together Bajaj’s market dominance and deep expertise in large-scale lighting deployments with TIH’s cutting-edge research in electronics, network communication, and AI/ML technologies. Together, the two organisations aim to create intelligent, energy-efficient lighting systems that advance India’s Smart City vision, while contributing to national priorities such as Digital India and Make in India.
Under the MoU, the first phase of the partnership will focus on developing AI base lighting solution capable to delivery energy optimisation, efficiency and reliability. Over time, both partners envision extending this collaboration to tackle broader smart infrastructure challenges in the urban landscape.
“At Bajaj Electricals, innovation is not just a goal, it’s our DNA,” said Anand Joshi, CTO & Head of R&D, Bajaj Electricals Ltd. “Our collaboration with TIH Foundation is an important step towards building intelligent lighting ecosystems that not only conserve energy but also enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in cities across India.”
Rajesh Naik, COO – Lighting Solutions, Bajaj Electricals Ltd., added, “Smart lighting is central to the future of urban infrastructure. Partnering with an innovation powerhouse like TIH allows us to combine academic research excellence with Bajaj’s real-world experience in delivering reliable, large-scale lighting solutions. This synergy will help us set new benchmarks in smart city innovation.”
Kiran Shesh, CEO, TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay, commented, “This partnership exemplifies how industry-academia collaborations can bring ideas from lab to market. By combining TIH’s deep technical expertise with Bajaj Electricals’ strong market presence, we are confident this initiative will lead to impactful technologies that benefit both industry and society.”
The partnership also aligns with Bajaj Electricals’ long-standing commitment to innovation and excellence. The company’s state-of-the-art R&D Centre, AB Square, established in 2014 in Mumbai as a tribute to its visionary founder Anant Bajaj, continues to drive world-class product development and design thinking, the release added.
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