PM Modi, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon Discuss India’s AI, Semiconductor and 6G Future

October 11, 2025

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of US-based chip giant Qualcomm, on Saturday to discuss India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, skilling, and the semiconductor ecosystem.

Focus on AI and Semiconductor Collaboration

During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi lauded Qualcomm’s continued commitment to India’s semiconductor and AI missions, emphasising that India’s talent pool and scale offer unmatched potential for shaping future technologies.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote:
“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.”

Qualcomm’s Vision for Partnership and 6G Transition

Responding on X, Amon thanked PM Modi for an “enriching discussion” on deepening Qualcomm’s partnership with India.

He noted the company’s enthusiasm for supporting India’s AI and semiconductor missions, as well as the country’s transition to 6G.

“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, sharing pictures from the meeting.

Qualcomm’s Expanding Role in India’s Tech Transformation

Earlier this week, Qualcomm India reiterated its commitment to shaping India’s digital future through inclusive and sustainable technology solutions. At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, the company showcased cutting-edge innovations across Edge AI, 6G, connected devices, smart homes, and advanced compute platforms — underscoring its role in India’s digital transformation.

The company outlined its roadmap for an intelligent and connected India built on three pillars:

• Personal AI – empowering individuals with intelligent devices and services.

• Physical AI – integrating AI into connected environments.

• Industrial AI – advancing automation and productivity through smart manufacturing.

Longstanding Partnership with India

Qualcomm has been a long-time partner in India’s technology growth story — from supporting the transition from 3G to 5G to investing in local R&D and strategic alliances to prepare for 6G innovation.

At IMC 2025, the company highlighted Edge AI and 5G as the two foundational pillars of India’s digital future — reaffirming its belief in the country’s ability to become a global hub for AI-driven and semiconductor-based technologies.