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TCS partners with ABB to advance industrial AI and digital transformationTCS signed an MoU with ABB to expand collaboration in IT infrastructure, AI, and engineering, aiming to drive innovation and operational efficiency in industrial AI and data centres. Shares of Tata Consultancy Services hit a 52-week low of ₹2,350.20 today (March 19), ending 3.20% lower at ₹2,362.80 ahead of the announcement. The stock has fallen nearly 27% YTD and over 32% over the last 12 months.By Gareema Bangad  March 19, 2026, 5:31:57 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadTata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday, March 19, said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ABB to expand its strategic collaboration across IT infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and engineering solutions.

According to a press release filed with the exchanges, the partnership will focus on IT infrastructure and applications transformation, industrial AI, data centres, and emerging technologies, among others.

Under the agreement, the two companies will combine ABB’s expertise in electrification and automation with TCS’ capabilities in AI, data, and engineering to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

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The collaboration will include efforts to build a more agile, secure and cost-optimised IT environment, along with joint initiatives in factory modernisation, digital twins, and vision-based inspection systems.

The companies will also explore opportunities linked to AI infrastructure development in India, particularly across electrification, automation and software-led solutions.

Morten Wierod, CEO of ABB, said, “Partnering with TCS helps ABB build smarter systems, adapt faster, and scale our innovations globally.”

He added that India remains a key growth market and the partnership would also position ABB as a partner in TCS’ data centre expansion plans.

K Krithivasan, MD and CEO of TCS, said, “This partnership reflects our shared ambition to move beyond incremental transformation and shape the next era of industrial enterprises.”

He added that the collaboration aims to co-create intelligent, resilient and future-ready industrial solutions, driven by AI-led innovation.

The partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between the two companies and is expected to support large-scale digital transformation across global industrial operations.

Earlier on Thursday, TCS also announced a partnership with Amadeus to accelerate modern airline retailing and digital transformation across the travel ecosystem.

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services hit a 52-week low of ₹2,350.20 today (March 19), and ended 3.20% lower at ₹2,362.80 ahead of the announcement. The stock has fallen nearly 27% year-to-date and over 32% over the last 12 months.

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