Bajaj Electricals Limited (BEL), a leading name in lighting solutions and home appliances, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE at IIT Bombay to co-develop innovative smart lighting systems under the “Smart Streetlight Control” project.

This partnership combines Bajaj Electricals’ leadership in large-scale lighting deployments with TIH’s research expertise in electronics, network communication, and AI/ML technologies. Together, they aim to design intelligent, energy-efficient lighting ecosystems that contribute to India’s Smart City mission, aligning with Digital India and Make in India initiatives.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Bajaj Electricals’ R&D Centre in Mumbai, in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations, including Mr. Rajesh Naik (COO – Bajaj Lighting Solutions), Mr. Anand Joshi (CTO & Head – R&D, Bajaj Electricals), Mr. Yogesh Jagtap (IoT Vertical Head – R&D, Bajaj Electricals), Mr. Kiran Shesh (CEO, TIH Foundation), Dr. Prasad Ramanathan (CTO, TIH), and Dr. Ashwini Gajarushi (Engineering Manager, TIH).

In the first phase, the partnership will focus on developing AI-based lighting solutions that enhance energy optimisation, operational efficiency, and reliability. Future phases aim to expand the collaboration to broader smart infrastructure challenges across urban India.

“At Bajaj Electricals, innovation is not just a goal—it’s in our DNA,” said Anand Joshi, CTO & Head of R&D, Bajaj Electricals Ltd. “Our collaboration with TIH Foundation marks a major step in building intelligent lighting ecosystems that conserve energy while improving urban safety and sustainability.”

Rajesh Naik, COO – Lighting Solutions, Bajaj Electricals Ltd., added, “Smart lighting is the cornerstone of tomorrow’s cities. Partnering with an innovation powerhouse like TIH allows us to merge academic excellence with Bajaj’s proven experience in large-scale lighting, setting new benchmarks in smart city innovation.”

Kiran Shesh, CEO, TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay, commented, “This collaboration is a great example of industry-academia synergy, bringing research from lab to market. We believe this initiative will create impactful technologies that serve both industry and society.”

The collaboration underscores Bajaj Electricals’ commitment to innovation and design excellence. Its state-of-the-art R&D Centre, AB Square, established in 2014 as a tribute to visionary leader Anant Bajaj, continues to drive cutting-edge product development.

With projects such as the Wankhede Stadium LED illumination and Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel lighting, Bajaj Electricals continues to redefine India’s skyline—true to its vision of “Illuminating Progress.”