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Qualcomm Technologies unveiled their vision of mobility in India at their Snapdragon for India: Auto Day event, emphasising smart, connected, and safe driving as key features of future mobility in India. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari attended as Chief Guest, illustrating growing synergies between authorities and businesses around artificial intelligence (AI), transportation technology (transportation networks) and deep technology applications; also central were Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, which now feature in over 350 million vehicles around India.

Qualcomm has prepared a significant investment in automotive technology for India; let’s see the future mobility services Snapdragon offers.

Snapdragon Digital Chassis: Designed for India, Built for the World

Qualcomm’s Digital Chassis includes:

  • Snapdragon Cockpit—advanced infotainment and digital dash
  • Snapdragon Ride & Ride Flex – driver assistance and safety
  • Auto Connectivity—seamless 5G and V2X integrations
  • Car-to-Cloud services – real-time updates, diagnostics, and personalization

Qualcomm continues to expand its automotive R&D presence in India, now spanning the major tech hubs of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Gurgaon. Qualcomm is not simply a vendor of technology; it is a partner in the co-creation of next-generation vehicles.

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Partnerships Driving India’s Auto Tech Evolution

Qualcomm is at the forefront of transforming India's automotive industry with partnerships such as:

Maruti Suzuki: Affordable telematics and connected infotainment

Mahindra: Premium in-cabin experiences powered by Snapdragon Cockpit

Spark Minda: Smart cockpit systems for enhanced UIs

Hero MotoCorp, Royal Enfield, Ultraviolette: Connected dashboards and real-time intelligence in two-wheelers

Pricol: Advanced telematics for upcoming vehicle platforms

This initiative is dramatically widening the ecosystem by making sophisticated automotive technologies available to every class, be it budget vehicles or high-end motorcycles.

“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.”

AI Meets Audio: will.i.am x Qualcomm

Qualcomm's collaboration with will.i.am is particularly interesting as he presented RAiDiO.FYI and Melodic Drive that turns vehicles into creative spaces. With Qualcomm's car sensing and processing systems, these audio systems actively work to the driver's performance of the car—using acceleration, brakes, and steering as ways to ‘perform’ music. It was showcased in Mahindra's BE 6 and XUV 9e EVs, which provides us with a preview of what 'connected creativity' means at the driving interface.

Safety, Comfort, and Real-Time Connectivity

Qualcomm and its partner organizations Bosch, Harman, Tata Elxsi and ZF demonstrated Snapdragon Ride's capabilities at their Qualcomm India Innovation Day event. These systems aim to improve safety and effectiveness for real-time alerts, driver assistance services, and high-end navigation across India's diverse driving landscape, making these services more accessible.

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India as the Global Hub for Automotive Innovation

Qualcomm underlined India's crucial standing as its hybridized market and industry. Qualcomm emphasized its “Make from India, for India, and for the World” principle with the need to address local problems like congestion, cost, and real-time communication.

Savi Soin, Sr. Vice President & President, Qualcomm India said “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. “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”. He added

Conclusion

It wasn’t the motive of Auto Days to only demonstrate emerging technologies — they are keen on real applications. Qualcomm is planning to serve as the backbone for India's connected mobility revolution, targeting the entire vehicle spectrum from two-wheelers to electric SUVs. Qualcomm is not only powering vehicles but is reshaping the landscape of driving in India for the next decade with local partnerships, innovative platforms, and an expanding developer community.