Qualcomm Showcases Automotive Strength At First-Ever Snapdragon Auto Day

Qualcomm Technologies 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."

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.

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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.

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.

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.