Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano R. Amon, president and chief executive officer of US-based chip giant Qualcomm, to discuss India’s progress in artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and digital innovation.
The meeting, held earlier this week, highlighted growing collaboration between the Indian government and leading global technology firms in advancing India’s role in the digital and AI ecosystem.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister appreciated Qualcomm’s contribution to India’s semiconductor and AI missions and said that the country offers immense talent and scale to drive the next phase of technological growth.
Modi shared details of the meeting on social media, writing, “It was a wonderful meeting with 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.”
Strengthening India–Qualcomm Partnership
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the interaction and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to India’s digital and innovation goals. He said the discussion focused on expanding collaboration in support of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions and the upcoming transition to 6G technologies.
“Thank you, PM @narendramodi, for the great conversation on fostering a broader partnership between @Qualcomm and India in support of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, as well as the transition to 6G. We are encouraged by the opportunities to develop an Indian ecosystem across AI smartphones, PCs, smart glasses, auto, industrial and more,” Amon wrote on X, sharing photos from the meeting.
The company has been working closely with India’s technology and research ecosystem for several years, playing a key role in advancing local manufacturing, research, and innovation in wireless communication and AI.
Focus On India’s Digital Future
Earlier this week, Qualcomm India reiterated its long-term commitment to helping shape India’s digital future. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, the company showcased innovations in Edge AI, 6G, connected homes, and advanced computing platforms. It emphasised that its technologies are driving India’s digital transformation through inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive solutions.
At IMC 2025, Qualcomm presented its vision for an intelligent and connected India under three key pillars — Personal AI, Physical AI, and Industrial AI. The company also highlighted how its technologies have supported India’s journey from 3G to 5G and are now paving the way for 6G through local R&D efforts, strategic collaborations, and early-stage research initiatives.
Qualcomm further underlined the importance of Edge AI and 5G as the twin foundations of India’s digital future, reaffirming its goal of working closely with the Indian government and industry partners to build a strong technology ecosystem.
