# India’s software strength lifts its role in global automotive technology

2026-08-14T04:48:13+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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India is emerging as a strategic technology hub for global automotive companies, according to the Economic Times. Daimler Truck has made the country a key centre for its technology transformation, reflecting India’s expanding role in the industry’s global development. Jacob Peter of Bosch Digital says India can pursue a distinct position in mobility through its software talent, digital public infrastructure and smartphone-first consumers. He argues that combining software, connectivity and fintech could help India lead the next automotive wave, rather than trying to match China’s electric vehicle scale.

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- auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-technology/i-day-special-how-india-became-a-strategic-tech-hub-for-daimler-truck/133227286>
- auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-technology/india-can-lead-the-next-automotive-wave-with-software-connectivity-fintech-combo-instead-of-chasing-chinas-ev-scale/133254511>

Tags: automotive, Daimler Truck, engineering, global R&D, India tech hub
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