German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to India, stopping by the Bosch campus in Adugodi, Bengaluru. He also toured the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, emphasizing the deepening economic and technological ties between India and Germany.
The visit, which did not allow media access, was seen as a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries, particularly in fields like mobility, manufacturing, and innovation. German companies, including Bosch, play a significant role in India’s technological growth and development landscape.
During the visit, Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India, welcomed Chancellor Merz and his delegation at Bosch’s India headquarters. The delegation was introduced to various cutting-edge technologies being developed by Bosch, showcasing India as a global center for technological innovation and economic progress.
Mudlapur expressed Bosch’s pride in hosting Chancellor Merz, highlighting the visit as a symbol of the enduring partnership between India and Germany. The delegation had the opportunity to witness advanced technologies, including Bosch’s H2ICE demonstrator truck, which operates on a hydrogen-based internal combustion engine, supporting sustainable mobility solutions and the hydrogen transition.
The delegation also received insights into Bosch’s software innovations, such as AIShield, an artificial intelligence security solution aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of AI systems. These technologies underscore Bosch’s commitment to future-ready mobility and digital solutions in line with global sustainability objectives.
