AI-Powered Cars: Tomorrow's Smartphones in Drive, Says C V Raman of Maruti Suzuki at CII NexGen Mobility Expo

Today’s young customers see the car as an extension of their smartphone—AI-powered assistants, digital features, and infotainment have transformed expectations. Technology is not only enhancing the driving experience but also reducing accident rates and integrating complex vehicle functions. As cars grow smarter, the role of software in controlling and shaping mobility will only become more central. - Mr C V Raman, Executive Committee member, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd addressing at CII National NexGen Mobility Summit Show 2025.

Driving India’s software-led mobility revolution is about more than technology—it’s about a new customer landscape that is born digital, younger, more gender diverse, environmentally conscious, and seeking experiences over ownership. This shift is reshaping the future of mobility. - Mr Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM).

India’s automobile sector, currently valued at USD 130 billion, is projected to grow to USD 300 billion by 2030, contributing nearly 12% to India’s GDP. The electric vehicle (EV) segment alone is expected to attract investments worth USD 20 billion and generate over 5 million jobs in the next five years. With the government’s strong emphasis on manufacturing, green mobility, and exports, the NexGen Mobility Show 2025 underscores India’s rapid progress toward becoming a global hub for sustainable mobility solutions.

The transition to software-defined vehicles is not just about adding code to cars—it’s about reimagining the entire E/E architecture, evolving from distributed systems to full centralized intelligence. While regions like North America, Europe, China, and Japan are pursuing their own approaches, India stands out with its cost advantage, deep talent pool, and rapid R&D growth. But OEMs must realize that success won’t come from simply ‘hiring software people’—it demands building a complete software ecosystem, blending internal engineering with partners, platforms, cybersecurity, and middleware. This ecosystem shift will decide who truly leads the future of mobility. - Mr Sundar Ganapathi, Chief Technology Officer - Automotive Tata Elxsi

The CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025, a three-day summit and exhibition themed “Innovate. Integrate. Impact: The Future of Mobility,” serves as a premier platform uniting the entire automotive value chain — from OEMs and component manufacturers to EV innovators, technology providers, and policymakers — at the Pune International Exhibition Centre (PIECC), Moshi.