Tech Talks at the Top: PM Modi Meets Qualcomm CEO to Boost AI and Semiconductor Collaboration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, in New Delhi on October 11, 2025, to discuss India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor innovation, and digital skilling. The meeting underscored Qualcomm’s commitment to India’s tech ambitions and the government’s push to position India as a global hub for advanced technologies.

Meeting Highlights  
- PM Modi and Cristiano Amon explored avenues to deepen Qualcomm’s engagement with India’s Semiconductor Mission and AI development programs  
- Modi praised Qualcomm’s role in supporting India’s digital transformation and emphasized the country’s unmatched talent pool and scale for building future technologies  
- Discussions included collaborative opportunities in 5G, edge computing, and AI-powered applications for agriculture, healthcare, and smart cities  
- Qualcomm reaffirmed its investment plans in India, including expanding R&D operations and supporting local startups through its innovation platforms  
- The Prime Minister highlighted India’s strides in skilling initiatives, particularly in emerging tech domains, and invited Qualcomm to partner in capacity-building efforts

Strategic Context  
- The meeting follows India’s recent policy push to attract global semiconductor players, including the establishment of fabrication units and chip design centers  
- Qualcomm has been a long-term partner in India’s telecom and mobile ecosystem, with chipsets powering millions of devices across the country  
- The dialogue aligns with India’s broader goal to become a global leader in AI and semiconductor manufacturing by 2030

Industry Impact  
- Qualcomm’s continued investment and collaboration are expected to accelerate India’s digital infrastructure and innovation capabilities  
- The partnership could lead to joint ventures in AI research, chip design, and localized tech solutions for India’s unique challenges  
- The meeting also signals India’s proactive diplomacy in engaging global tech leaders to drive economic growth and technological self-reliance

Outlook  
- Analysts expect Qualcomm to play a key role in India’s next wave of digital transformation, especially in AI-driven sectors  
- The government’s focus on skilling and innovation ecosystems may attract further global tech partnerships  
- The meeting sets the tone for deeper public-private collaboration in India’s tech roadmap

Sources: Prime Minister’s Office of India