Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Qualcomm Eyes India's Chip Capacity, Talks with Tata Group
Qualcomm, a big tech company, is talking with Tata Group and other companies in India to use their factories for making computer chips.
This is because India is building up its chip-making abilities and offering good deals.
Qualcomm is also launching a new super-fast chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, for smartphones and computers.
This chip will have new AI features that can learn and help users.
Qualcomm will be leading the way with the next generation of internet, 6G.
They have large offices in India and plan to invest more in Indian startups.
Qualcomm is in discussions with Tata Group and other Indian companies for chip manufacturing.
The company will use India's chip capacity when it meets its node requirements.
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip at the Snapdragon Summit.
The new chip will power flagship Android smartphones and next-generation PCs.
Qualcomm is leading the rollout of 6G, with pre-commercial devices expected by 2028.
- Who
- Qualcomm
- What
- Is in talks with Tata Group to utilize India's chip capacity and will use India's capacity as soon as it meets the company's node requirements. They are also preparing to lead the global rollout of 6G.
- When
- The company is preparing to lead the global rollout of 6G, with pre-commercial devices expected by 2028. Qualcomm's Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Akash Palkhiwala made the comments recently.
- Where
- India, particularly Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Delhi where Qualcomm operates engineering centers.
- Why
- To diversify manufacturing and capitalize on incentives offered by India.
- Company
- Qualcomm
- Partners
- Tata Group, Honor, iQOO, Nubia, OnePlus, Oppo, Poco, Realme, Redmi, RedMagic, ROG, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, ZTE
- New Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 6G Launch
- Pre-commercial devices expected by 2028
- AI Focus
- Personalised AI assistants, on-device models
- Indian Presence
- Engineering centers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi