India's price-conscious market values improved experiences. Leaning on accessibility, automotive solutions could serve as a promising avenue for Qualcomm's expansion in the region.
Qualcomm, a global leader in technology innovation, is poised to drive significant growth in India's automotive sector. With its extensive scale, capabilities, and dedicated automotive engineering efforts, Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to lead technological innovation in India [1][2][3].
India, a cost-sensitive market, values better experiences, and consumers are willing to pay for them [4]. Recognising this, Savi Soin, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm India, outlined the company's roadmap for automotive as extending from car to Cloud [1]. This roadmap encompasses Qualcomm Technologies' chipset, which powers over 350 million vehicles worldwide, including software for telematics, cockpit, ADAS, two-wheelers, and connected services [5].
Qualcomm's automotive solutions can be a strong vertical for the company's growth in India. The solutions for India's two-wheeler segment are undergoing a rapid transformation through innovative collaborations and smart technology integration [6]. The company aims to deliver premium experiences in India without high pricing [7].
The growth in automotive and IoT segments has contributed to a 25% increase in Qualcomm's profit for the third quarter of FY25 globally [8]. Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, stated that the company's diversification strategy has been validated by continued strong growth in automotive and IoT revenues [9].
Qualcomm's localised innovation, under the "Make in India, For India, and For the World" strategy, is being carried out across multiple cities in India (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Gurgaon) [1][2]. The company's technology partnership model is accelerating the adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), telematics, digital cockpits, and connected services in both four-wheelers and two-wheelers [1][3].
Qualcomm's solutions contribute to enhanced safety through ADAS and smart mobility technologies, improved in-vehicle experiences by enabling immersive digital cockpits and seamless connectivity, support for intelligent transportation systems aligned with India's unique road and traffic conditions, and driving the local ecosystem’s capability building with OEMs and suppliers [1][2].
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, expressed hope that Qualcomm continues expanding its footprint in India and leverages the talent of Indian engineers [10]. Nitin Gadkari, minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, expressed optimism about the new technological innovation in the automotive landscape and confidence in India's progress in the sector [11].
Qualcomm is focusing on providing the entire portfolio of its products for Indian OEMs [1][2]. By advancing vehicle intelligence and connectivity at scale, Qualcomm is positioned to be a key enabler in India’s transition to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation future [2][3].
In summary, Qualcomm's expanding footprint, tailored product suite, and strategic collaborations position its automotive solutions as a major growth area in India, with a transformative effect on the country’s automotive industry and broader transportation ecosystem [1][2][3][4]. With its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, Qualcomm is set to revolutionise the riding experience in India, offering features like real-time connectivity, enhanced safety, and intelligent dashboards.
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- Qualcomm's technology partnership model is fostering the adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), telematics, digital cockpits, and connected services in both four-wheelers and two-wheelers, as part of its localised innovation strategy in India.
- With Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, India's transportation future is set to witness revolutionized riding experiences, featuring real-time connectivity, enhanced safety, and intelligent dashboards.
- Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, has validated the company's diversification strategy through continued strong growth in automotive and IoT revenues, contributing to a 25% increase in Qualcomm's profit for the third quarter of FY25 globally.
- Following strategic collaborations and innovative technologies, Qualcomm's automotive solutions are poised for significant growth in India, outlining a roadmap that extends from car to Cloud, with a transformative effect on the country’s automotive industry and broader transportation ecosystem.
- As a global leader in technology innovation, Qualcomm's extensive scale, capabilities, and dedicated automotive engineering efforts position it uniquely to lead technological innovation in India's automotive sector, with a focus on providing the entire portfolio of its products for Indian OEMs.
