Qualcomm's CFO on why India is central to its plans

Business Sep 29, 2025

Qualcomm is putting more focus (and funds) into India, boosting its research centers and investing in local startups.
The company wants to tap into India's engineering talent for global innovation, especially as it looks beyond just smartphones and dives deeper into artificial intelligence.
Akash Palkhiwala, Qualcomm's CFO and COO, says India is a big part of their plan to branch out.

Qualcomm is investing in local startups

With a huge, tech-hungry population—a large under-30 consumer base—India is central to Qualcomm's future.
Through Qualcomm Ventures, the company is offering both funding and engineering help to Indian startups.
Palkhiwala points out that having teams close to customers in India means better support as the market keeps evolving.