The agreement will establish a dedicated development centre and engineering team to support telecom innovation spanning 5G, AI-driven operations and next-generation AI infrastructure.
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has signed a five-year contract with Nokia to support the telecommunications company’s engineering and research and development programmes in India, strengthening the country’s role in developing next-generation connectivity technologies.
Under the agreement, LTTS will provide product engineering, software development, embedded systems, system integration, new product development and ongoing product support. The collaboration will operate through an integrated model connecting LTTS teams in India with Nokia’s global R&D organisation.
A key element of the engagement is the establishment of a dedicated Offshore Development Center (ODC) in India. LTTS will also build a specialised engineering team to support Nokia’s global Technology Center, with work covering 5G networks, intelligent automation, AI-driven operations and AI infrastructure.
“India is an important innovation hub for Nokia, and LTTS is a critical partner that will bring engineering expertise … and accelerate innovation in this strategically important geography.” — Vivek Jaiswal, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Nokia
The partnership comes as telecom equipment providers face growing demand for advanced connectivity and computing capabilities to support artificial intelligence workloads. The convergence of telecommunications, cloud infrastructure and AI is increasing the importance of engineering expertise that spans networks, software and data-centre technologies.
Vivek Jaiswal, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Nokia, said India remains an important innovation hub for the company. He added that the collaboration would help expand Nokia’s R&D footprint and accelerate innovation in the country.
For LTTS, the contract aligns with its Lakshya 31 strategy, particularly its focus on next-generation computing and AI infrastructure. Alind Saxena, Executive Director and President – Strategic Initiatives & Growth Markets at LTTS, said the engagement reflects customer confidence in the company’s engineering capabilities and supports its ambitions in deep-tech development.
The agreement highlights India’s expanding role in global technology development beyond software services. Its longer-term significance will depend on how effectively the teams translate engineering collaboration into new products, stronger network capabilities and commercially deployable AI infrastructure.