Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today showcased its vision for the future of smart and safe mobility at its landmark event, Snapdragon for India: Auto Day. The event was honored by the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, who attended as the Chief Guest—underscoring the strong support for advanced technologies in transforming India’s transportation landscape.
The event brought together India’s leading automakers, tech experts, partners and policymakers – reinforcing Qualcomm Technologies’ pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility in India. Through its Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ suite of solutions, Qualcomm Technologies showcased a future-ready portfolio comprised of its Snapdragon® Cockpit, Snapdragon Ride™, Snapdragon Ride™ Flex, Snapdragon Auto Connectivity and Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud services – each tailored to India’s unique driving environment.
With its automotive platforms now powering over 350 million vehicles worldwide, Qualcomm Technologies remains the trusted innovation partner for nearly all of India’s leading automakers and ecosystem players. This leadership is built on a strong foundation, with Qualcomm Technologies’ automotive engineering having been present in India for over 10 years, establishing the country as a global engineering hub across four locations: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Gurgaon, and supporting its entire chipset and software roadmap for telematics, cockpit, ADAS, two-wheelers, and connected services.
“We are incredibly proud of the strong momentum we’ve had within India’s dynamic automotive industry. Through our work with leading automakers and ecosystem partners, we’ve demonstrated the maturity of our Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio and have set new standards for safety and smart mobility in India,” said Nakul Duggal, Group GM, Automotive and Industrial & Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This journey is more than just collaborations; it’s a reflection of our deep commitment to advancing automotive intelligence and transforming the driving experience for Indian consumers.”
“With a dedicated emphasis on ‘Make from India, For India, and For the World,’ Snapdragon platforms are enabling the next generation of connected, smarter and safer vehicles. Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to drive this shift through our extensive scale, capability and dedicated automotive engineering efforts in India, said Savi Soin, Sr. Vice President & President, Qualcomm India. “Our strategic collaborations with India’s leading mobility OEMs and suppliers empower the local ecosystem to lead the mobility revolution and leapfrog into a future defined by intelligent transportation. The road ahead is incredibly exciting and we’re just getting started in India.”
Elevating the Drive: Intelligent and Connected Riding Experiences
India’s automotive sector is rapidly evolving with digital cockpit and connected vehicle innovations, driven by strategic collaborations to deliver immersive in-vehicle experiences utilizing the latest Snapdragon Cockpit and Auto Connectivity Platforms. Qualcomm Technologies showcased its strengthened collaborations with key Indian automakers, featuring Maruti Suzuki on connected car technologies; Mahindra on Snapdragon Cockpit and Auto Connectivity for immersive in-cabin experiences, and Spark Minda on smart cockpit solutions for enhanced digital interfaces. These efforts underscore Qualcomm’s role in driving innovation in India’s automotive sector.
Accelerating Smart Mobility in Two-Wheelers
India’s two-wheeler segment is undergoing a rapid transformation through innovative collaborations and smart technology integration. Qualcomm Technologies is driving this change through its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, showcased at the event with Hero MotoCorp to enhance ride connectivity and intelligence, Ultraviolette with integrated connectivity into high-performance electric bikes, Royal Enfield with its connected cluster systems, and Pricol to power next-gen telematics and connected cluster systems for upcoming vehicles. These collaborations are set to revolutionize the riding experience in India with features like real-time connectivity, enhanced safety, and intelligent dashboards.
The Intersection of Technology and Creativity: will.i.am x Qualcomm
Nakul Duggal and Don McGuire, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, were joined on stage by will.i.am, creative innovator, tech entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of FYI.AI, to discuss FYI RAiDiO and Melodic Drive features optimized for Snapdragon Digital Chassis-powered devices. Demonstrated in collaboration with the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e luxury electric vehicles, RAiDiO.FYI and Melodic Drive teamed with Qualcomm Technologies’ sensing software and audio processing, leveraging on-device personalization and secure, low-latency performance to support ideation, content creation and real-time vehicle and drier collaboration, turning the car into a virtual musical instrument with the driver in control of the performance. Driver motion dynamics, including acceleration, braking, and steering are incorporated to create new musical expressions in real-time.
Safe and Comfortable Driving in India
Attendees experienced the future of automotive tech through Snapdragon Digital Chassis-powered solutions, showcasing innovations for safer and smarter driving — including the first-ever demonstration of Snapdragon Ride in India. Qualcomm Technologies has partnered with numerous automotive companies, including Autolink, Bosch, Desay, Harman, Mobis, Thundersoft, Tata Elxsi, Valeo, Visteon and ZF.
India’s ambition to lead the global connected mobility movement is becoming a reality, driven by strategic collaborations and innovative deployments. From Qualcomm Technologies’ position as a trusted partner in the region, the ecosystem is taking shape through the unification of the automotive value chain. By bringing together automobiles and auto-tech components under a connected ecosystem, Qualcomm Technologies is helping make India a global destination for automotive innovation, as supported by our partners below.
“Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies began 5 years ago. In 2022, we introduced the connected car feature in the second-generation Baleno and since then, the relationship has continued to strengthen” said Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited. “Together, we are working to deliver affordable telematics and advanced infotainment systems aimed to bring benefits to our customers. We extend our best wishes to Qualcomm Technologies and hope that they continue expanding their footprint in India and leveraging the talent of Indian engineers.”
“At Ultraviolette, pushing the boundaries of innovation is core to our DNA. Snapdragon platform has been instrumental in enabling the cutting-edge connectivity, performance and intelligence that power our vehicles, said Niraj Rajmohan Co-Founder and CTO at Ultraviolette. “As we build the future of high-performance electric mobility in India for the world, we value partners like Qualcomm who share our vision of technology led transformation.”
“Snapdragon Digital Chassis aligns seamlessly with KPIT’s deep mobility software expertise, enabling us to co-innovate scalable, safe, and immersive in-vehicle experiences. Together with Qualcomm Technologies, we are accelerating deployment of advanced mobility solutions in India through pre-integrated SDV reference solutions based on next generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms,” said Kishor Patil, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, KPIT Technologies Limited. “By leading this transformation together, we aim to deliver faster time to market, reduced cost, and enhanced user experiences—benefiting the entire mobility ecosystem.”
