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German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz visits Bosch India

2026-01-14

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany, Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi, Bangalore on January 13, 2026, during his India trip. Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited hosted the delegation at the headquarters spotlighting innovations from the region.

“We feel honoured to welcome the esteemed Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz to the Bosch India campus. His presence not only affirms Bosch’s enduring legacy but also reinstates India’s position in the world as a hub of technological innovation and economic growth. This is a moment of immense pride for Bosch and a testament to the partnership between our nations." said Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India, and Managing Director, Bosch.

The guests experienced Bosch’s H2ICE demonstrator truck with a fully integrated powertrain and telematics system. Bosch India, along with Bosch Germany, is driving the hydrogen transformation to accelerate zero-emission, sustainable mobility. The delegation was also introduced to a range of Bosch’s software solutions, including AIShield, a best-in-class, AI security solution that ensures protection and reliability of AI systems. AIShield includes over 150 patents in AI security.

This visit underscores the deep economic and technological ties between India and Germany in the areas of mobility, manufacturing and innovation, also highlighting the role of German enterprises in India’s growth story. Over the last century, Bosch has built a strong footprint in India driven by sustained investments, localisation, and a strong focus on talent development, contributing meaningfully to India’s industrial and technological advancement.