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    • Qualcomm partners Tata Electronics for auto chip module production in India

      Under the partnership, production will take place at Tata Electronics’ outsourced semiconductor assembly and test plant in Jagiroad

    • Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will reshape smartphones, 6G to power next leap

      According to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, 6G networks will evolve into large-scale sensing and intelligence platforms.

    • India can offer blueprint for affordable AI, says Qualcomm Ventures India MD

      AI in India will not mirror the West. It will be cheaper, on-device and built for population scale, a model that can make India the leader in affordable AI adoption,Rama Bethmangalkar tells Moneycontrol

    • Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in India-focused AI venture fund

      Qualcomm has backed more than 40 startups in India since 2007, providing not just capital but access to its deep technology expertise and global ecosystem

    • American chipmaker Qualcomm tapes out 2 nm chip design from India centers 

      The breakthrough, developed with key contributions from Qualcomm’s engineering centres in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, reinforces India’s rising stature as a global hub for cutting-edge chip design.

    • Chip giants weigh local sourcing in India to make smartphones, electronics more affordable

      Qualcomm and MediaTek have expressed willingness to tap into India’s emerging fabrication and chip packaging capacities if local production proves strategically and commercially viable

    • NVIDIA, Qualcomm Ventures join India Deep Tech Alliance as coalition secures $850 million in fresh commitments

      The industry coalition, IDTA, was launched in September at SEMICON India with $1 billion in initial capital commitments to back early-stage Indian deeptech companies across AI, semiconductors, space, robotics, biotech, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

    • Qualcomm announces new AI chips in data center push, shares surge

      The share gain following the news underscores strong enthusiasm for the company's AI bets while the smartphone chipmaker geared up to compete against Nvidia's AI data center heft

    • On-device AI to spark next wave of smartphone growth in India, says Qualcomm India's Savi Soin

      Qualcomm also views India’s expanding policy push - the semiconductor mission, PLI for handsets and ECMS for components - as major catalysts for building a local innovation ecosystem.

    • PM Narendra Modi meets Qualcomm CEO, discusses India's strides in AI, innovation and skilling

      Cristiano Amon thanked the Prime Minister for the enriching discussion on strengthening the partnership between Qualcomm and India in support of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, as well as the transition to 6G

    • Qualcomm eyes wider AI reach in India with affordable 5G and smart devices

      Chris Patrick, senior vice president and GM for mobile handsets at Qualcomm, highlighted the company’s decades-long mission to “connect the unconnected” and bring advanced technology to large populations at affordable price points.

    • Qualcomm in talks to start chip packaging in India, open to new fab players, says global COO Akash Palkhiwala

      The company is in talks with multiple suppliers, including the Tata Group, to leverage India’s OSAT capacity and is will also increase investments in Indian startups through Qualcomm Ventures, Palkiwala tells Moneycontrol

    • US chipmaker Qualcomm sees satcom playing a secondary role to 5G, eyes India’s larger role in 6G

      Qualcomm COO and CFO ruled out the possibility of regular direct satellite calls for consumers, citing financial and performance considerations: “You’ll continue to use 5G networks for that; satellite will remain a backup network.”

    • US chipmaker Qualcomm to expand R&D and startup investments in India

      India will remain one of Qualcomm’s fastest-growing markets, driven by a large under-30 consumer base seeking new smartphones and laptops. With this combined push in R&D, AI, and startup engagement, Qualcomm is positioning India as a strategic hub for innovation and market growth.

    • Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for high-performance Windows PCs

      Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for Windows laptops, offering faster performance, powerful AI, better graphics, and longer battery life for professionals and creators.

    • Qualcomm partners with BMW to introduce Snapdragon Ride Pilot automated driving system

      Qualcomm and BMW have jointly unveiled a new assisted driving system, dubbed Snapdragon Ride Pilot, which has made its debut on the newly launched BMW iX3 SUV. This new technology has been validated for use in more than 60 countries, with plans to expand to over 100 countries by 2026.

    • BSNL partners Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm and Cisco to boost 5G, AI, and digital skills

      Under the agreement with Ericsson India, the partners will set up an Ericsson 5G Centre of Excellence at BRBRAITT, offering hands-on training and online learning under the Ericsson Educate Program for more than 2,000 students annually.

    • Qualcomm bats for policy backing for connected tech, sees India driving next phase of growth

      Betting on India’s digital transformation and growing appetite for smart vehicles, Qualcomm is doubling down on the country’s automotive market, seeing it as a hub of next-generation innovation

    • Qualcomm is making a next-gen Snapdragon chip for smartwatches with major performance upgrades

      Qualcomm is working on a new Snapdragon wearable chip, which has been codenamed Aspen, and could have a model number SW6100. It is expected to provide more efficiency and will be a part of Wear OS smartwatches in 2026.

    • Qualcomm reportedly drops Samsung from Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 production

      Qualcomm was tipped to be in collaboration with Samsung to manufacture the upcoming 2nm-based Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. However, a new leak suggests that the company has reportedly called off this collaboration, favouring TMSC instead.

    • Qualcomm, Xiaomi sign new deal to power next-gen phones, wearables, and AR devices

      Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi Corporation are celebrating 15 years of partnership with a new multi-year agreement. Both companies also plan on collaborating more across smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR applications.

    • Why Qualcomm CEO isn't worried about Apple making its own modems

      At Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm introduced its latest X85 5G modem. It’s fast, with peak speeds of 12.5 Gbps up and 3.7 Gbps down, and includes AI features to improve performance in areas with weak signals. Amon believes this will give Android phones an edge over iPhones.

    • Qualcomm and Google partner to offer up to 8 years of Android updates

      Qualcomm has collaborated with Google to announce a new program that enables support for up to eight years of software and security updates on devices powered by the company’s flagship chipsets.

    • Qualcomm aims to regain 5G smartphone market share by competing across all price segments: India President

      MediaTek dominated the mobile chipset market in India, capturing 51 percent of the overall 5G market, while Qualcomm followed with 32 percent. However, in the premium segment (Rs 30,000 and above), Qualcomm leads with a 34 percent share, ahead of Apple (27 percent), Samsung (24 percent), and MediaTek (14 percent).

    • Qualcomm to expand investments in India, eyes growth in AI-PC market

      To regain smartphone market share, the company plans to bring premium features to entry and mid-segments, Qualcomm India president and global senior vice president Savi Soin tells Moneycontrol

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