Tata Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to ramp up the development of indigenous semiconductor and electronics solutions.The agreement, signed on 5 June 2025 at Bombay House in Mumbai, brought together Tata Electronics and BEL to address India’s growing demand, PTI reported. The pact was signed by Randhir Thakur, CEO and managing director of Tata Electronics, and Manoj Jain, chairman and managing director of BEL.BEL, a Navratna public sector undertaking under the ministry of defence, is a key player in the design and manufacture of defence electronics. The partnership is expected to help BEL enhance its product range by tapping into Tata Electronics’ semiconductor design and manufacturing expertise.As part of the collaboration, the companies will make joint efforts in semiconductor fabrication (fab), outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), and design services. The focus areas include microcontrollers (MCUs), systems-on-chip (SoCs), monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and other processors tailored to BEL’s current and future requirements.The two companies also plan to share best practices, technical knowledge, and resources to develop efficient manufacturing solutions for BEL’s products.