PM Modi Meets Qualcomm CEO: Strengthening India's AI and Semiconductor Ambitions

PM Modi meets Qualcomm CEO; discusses AI and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, praising the company's support for India's semiconductor and AI initiatives. The meeting comes after China launched an antitrust probe into Qualcomm's acquisition of Israeli chipmaker Autotalks, examining whether the company failed to comply with China's regulatory disclosure requirements. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, Modi's office said in a statement on Saturday. "Great to see Qualcomm's commitment towards India's semiconductor and AI missions," Modi said in a post on X. On Friday, China initiated an investigation into the U.S. semiconductor manufacturer over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks, China's market regulator said. China's State Administration for Market Regulation said the probe would look at whether Qualcomm violated China's antitrust law by not lawfully declaring some details in its acquisition of the Israeli chip designer.

Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon Calls India a Global Tech Powerhouse After Meeting With PM Modi Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon Calls India a Global Tech Powerhouse After Meeting With PM Modi - Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) CEO Cristiano R. Amon in New Delhi to discuss India's progress in artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and digital upskilling initiatives. The meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence centered on expanding Qualcomm's partnership with India as the nation accelerates its ambitions under the IndiaAI and semiconductor missions. Modi praised the U.S. chipmaker's longstanding role in India's technology ecosystem, noting that the country's large skilled workforce and widespread digital adoption position it as a global innovation hub. Also Read: Trump's Trade War Gambit: Why America May Lose More Than China in Tariff Escalation Amon thanked the Prime Minister for the discussion and said Qualcomm plans to deepen cooperation with Indian institutions and companies. He pointed to collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation connectivity and AI-driven solutions, adding that India can build products spanning AI-powered smartphones, PCs, smart glasses, automotive systems, and industrial applications. After the meeting, Modi posted on X that it was "a wonderful meeting with Mr. Cristiano R. Amon and discussing India's strides in AI, innovation and skilling." "Great to see Qualcomm's commitment towards India's semiconductor and AI missions. India offers unmatched talent and scale to build technologies that will shape our collective future," Modi added. He said Qualcomm's commitment dovetails with India's mission to develop technologies that will shape the collective future, and reiterated that India's scale, talent and readiness for innovation equip it to lead the next phase of global digital transformation. The conversation highlighted how major technology companies view India as a strategic base for semiconductor design, fabrication, and AI integration. Observers expect continued work between Qualcomm and Indian partners to advance research and local manufacturing, strengthening India's role in the global technology supply chain. Read Next: Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Addresses Concerns Around AI Boom Mirroring Early Internet Mania: 'No Change For The Next Two, Three, Four Years But..' Image: Shutterstock/Remus Rigo QCOMQualcomm Inc$154.57-6.69%OverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs