In New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a session with the President and CEO of Qualcomm, a US-based chip maker, in the name of Cristiano R. Amon. The discussion was focused on India’s pace in artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and skilled development. 

Vision and commitment

During the discussion, PM Modi also mentioned that he was pleased to have seen what Qualcomm did and how it assisted India in its great technological endeavors, the India Semiconductor Mission and the IndiaAI Mission. The Prime Minister highlighted the special incentives that India is offering the tech industry, citing the unmatched talent and scale of the nation. He indicated that the discussed aspects will make India lead in the development of the most advanced technologies, which will ultimately shape the future of the shared world.

After the words of the Prime Minister, Mr. Amon has shown his gratitude to PM Modi due to the motivating discussion of the evolution of a more comprehensive collaboration. He once again claimed that Qualcomm was in favor of Indian semiconductor and AI dreams. Another significant aspect, which was emphasized by the Qualcomm CEO, was the possibilities to create a strong Indian ecosystem in various fields of technology. These areas involve AI mobile phones, personal computers (PCs), smart glasses, cars, and factory usage, among others.

Importance of collaboration

The conversion to 6G technology in India was discussed, and the collaboration of Qualcomm and India was listed among the major points of this development. It has already been highlighted by the company of Amon that they are now helping in establishing the digital future of India by focusing on offering solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and competitive at a global level. During the recent India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, the company presented the vision of an intelligent and connected India based on three pillars, including Personal AI, Physical AI, and Industrial AI. 

The two leaders agreed that industry-government cooperation is essential as a means of achieving the ubiquitous returns of digital innovation in every sector of the economy. The X social media post by the CEO reaffirmed the urging of Qualcomm on the possibilities of building the Indian ecosystem and its backing of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, not to mention the 6G transition. PM Modi also posted on X after the meeting, describing the meeting as wonderful and once again thanking Qualcomm due to its dedication to semiconductor and AI efforts in the country.

Conclusion

The discussion between Prime Minister Modi and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon supports the Indian push to become a global leader in AI and semiconductor production. The discussion solidifies the tightening of the technology relationship between India and the US-based chipmaker, laying out a direction of co-evolution in the areas of next-generation tech 6G and a range of AI-enabled devices. This is a strategic collaboration that is utilising the large talent base and the size of the market of India to develop an independent and globally competitive innovation platform.