NEW DELHI, India — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi in Bengaluru during his first official visit to India, underscoring the deepening economic and technological partnership between the two countries.
Merz also visited the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, though media access was not permitted at either location.
In a statement, Bosch said the Chancellor’s visit highlighted the strong ties between India and Germany, particularly in mobility, manufacturing, and innovation, and underscored the significant role German companies play in India’s growth and technology ecosystem.
Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director of Bosch Limited, welcomed the German delegation at the company’s India headquarters and presented a range of innovations developed in the country.
Mudlapur said Bosch was honored to host Chancellor Merz and that the visit reaffirmed India’s position as a global hub for technological innovation and economic growth. He described the visit as a moment of pride for the company and a strong symbol of the India-Germany partnership.
During the visit, the delegation was introduced to several advanced technologies under development at Bosch. Among the highlights was the company’s H2ICE demonstrator truck, which runs on a hydrogen-based internal combustion engine and features a fully integrated powertrain and telematics system.
Bosch said it is working closely with its German operations to support the hydrogen transition and promote zero-emission, sustainable mobility solutions.
The delegation was also briefed on Bosch’s software innovations, including AIShield, an artificial intelligence security solution designed to enhance the safety, security, and reliability of AI systems. Bosch said the technologies reflect its focus on future-ready mobility and digital solutions aligned with global sustainability goals. (Source: IANS)
