Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has reaffirmed its leadership in India’s automotive transformation through a series of landmark collaborations and innovations showcased at Snapdragon for India: Auto Day, held in New Delhi on July 30, 2025. At the core of this evolution is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis™, an integrated suite of connected, intelligent platforms that is already powering over 350 million vehicles globally.
With the support of Indian automotive giants and government dignitaries, Qualcomm is shaping the future of mobility by enabling safer, smarter, and more immersive in-vehicle experiences. The event’s chief guest, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, highlighted the government’s commitment to advanced automotive technologies in India’s transport infrastructure.
Table of contents
- Strengthening India’s Automotive Ecosystem Through Strategic Collaborations
- Snapdragon Digital Chassis™: An End-to-End Mobility Solution
- India as a Global Automotive Engineering Hub
- Revolutionizing Two-Wheelers with Next-Gen Connectivity
- Automotive Meets AI: Qualcomm and FYI.AI’s Creative Integration
- Snapdragon Ride™ Debuts in India: A Leap Toward Autonomous Safety
- A Connected Mobility Vision Backed by a Complete Value Chain
- Voices from the Ecosystem: Partners Share the Qualcomm Impact
- Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Qualcomm in India’s Auto Sector?
Strengthening India’s Automotive Ecosystem Through Strategic Collaborations
Unmatched OEM Support Across India’s Automotive Landscape
From Maruti Suzuki to Mahindra, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platforms are now embedded within the vehicles of virtually every leading Indian automaker. This strong ecosystem of trust has resulted in the rollout of connected infotainment systems, digital cockpits, and next-gen telematics, elevating the driving experience for millions.
- Maruti Suzuki continues to innovate with Qualcomm-powered connected car features, with notable rollouts since the Baleno 2022 edition.
- Mahindra is leveraging Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms to deliver immersive cabin experiences and advanced connectivity in its XUV and BE electric vehicle lines.
- Spark Minda is working closely with Qualcomm to engineer digital cockpit interfaces tailored to Indian driving needs.
These collaborations are deeply rooted in Qualcomm’s “Make from India, For India, and For the World” strategy, which focuses on local development and global scalability.
Snapdragon Digital Chassis™: An End-to-End Mobility Solution
The Snapdragon Digital Chassis™ is a modular and scalable automotive platform that includes:
- Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms for immersive multimedia, navigation, and AI-driven personalization
- Snapdragon Ride™ and Ride™ Flex for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous functionality
- Snapdragon Auto Connectivity for integrated 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
- Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud for continuous OTA updates and connected services
These platforms are built specifically for the Indian driving environment, where diverse terrain, dense traffic, and varied road conditions demand robust, flexible, and secure systems.
India as a Global Automotive Engineering Hub
Over the last decade, Qualcomm has established a strong engineering footprint in India, with development centers across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Gurgaon. These centers drive:
- Chipset and software R&D
- Telematics and ADAS solutions
- Digital cockpit development
- Two-wheeler and commercial EV integration
By harnessing Indian talent, Qualcomm is not only empowering the local mobility ecosystem but also exporting innovation to global markets.
Revolutionizing Two-Wheelers with Next-Gen Connectivity
India’s massive two-wheeler market is undergoing a paradigm shift and Qualcomm is leading the charge.
Key Two-Wheeler Collaborations Include:
- Hero MotoCorp: Integrating Snapdragon connectivity platforms to enhance rider-device communication and safety.
- Ultraviolette: Using Snapdragon-powered dashboards in its electric performance bikes to deliver high-speed connectivity and real-time diagnostics.
- Royal Enfield: Deploying connected cluster systems to provide riders with navigation, ride data, and notifications.
- Pricol: Partnering with Qualcomm to develop next-gen telematics and connected dashboards for mid-range and commuter bikes.
These developments aim to make two-wheelers smarter, safer, and more rider-aware enabling features like:
- Navigation assistance
- Telematics-based maintenance alerts
- Remote diagnostics
- Connected app integration
Automotive Meets AI: Qualcomm and FYI.AI’s Creative Integration
At the intersection of technology and creativity, Qualcomm has joined forces with will.i.am’s FYI.AI to deliver RAiDiO.FYI and Melodic Drive AI-enhanced platforms that blend in-car audio with driver motion to create real-time musical expressions.
Demonstrated in the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e, these systems harness Snapdragon’s:
- Low-latency processing
- Sensor fusion
- Audio personalization engines
This innovative collaboration transforms the car into a musical instrument, synchronizing music output with steering, acceleration, and braking inputs opening new doors in driver engagement and creative infotainment.
Snapdragon Ride™ Debuts in India: A Leap Toward Autonomous Safety
The event marked the first live demonstration of Snapdragon Ride™ in India, showcasing Qualcomm’s advancements in:
- Autonomous driving
- Collision avoidance systems
- Driver monitoring
- Real-time path planning
By working with partners like Bosch, Valeo, ZF, Mobis, and Tata Elxsi, Qualcomm is ensuring that Indian vehicles are equipped for global safety standards without compromising cost-efficiency.
A Connected Mobility Vision Backed by a Complete Value Chain
India’s connected mobility vision is no longer aspirational it’s being built in real-time by Qualcomm Technologies and its ecosystem of:
- Automakers
- Tier 1 suppliers
- Telematics integrators
- Startups
- Creative tech platforms
By offering an end-to-end stack, Qualcomm helps unify disparate technologies under a secure, AI-powered mobility framework that benefits:
- OEMs
- Suppliers
- Consumers
- City planners
- Regulators
Voices from the Ecosystem: Partners Share the Qualcomm Impact
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
“Together, we are working to deliver affordable telematics and advanced infotainment systems aimed to bring benefits to our customers.” – Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO
Ultraviolette Automotive
“Snapdragon platform has been instrumental in enabling the cutting-edge connectivity, performance and intelligence that power our vehicles.” – Niraj Rajmohan, Co-Founder & CTO
KPIT Technologies
“Together with Qualcomm, we are accelerating deployment of advanced mobility solutions through next-gen Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms.” – Kishor Patil, CEO
These testimonials highlight the tangible benefits and trust Qualcomm Technologies has cultivated across the entire Indian automotive value chain.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Qualcomm in India’s Auto Sector?
As India transitions to EVs, connected mobility, autonomous driving, and smart cities, Qualcomm is committed to being the backbone of innovation. Its expanding partnerships, local R&D investments, and scalable platforms position it as:
- A trusted innovation partner
- A global solutions provider
- A catalyst for India’s automotive leadership
With Snapdragon Digital Chassis at its core, Qualcomm is not just keeping pace with India’s mobility revolution it’s helping define it.