German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits Bosch India Campus

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi, Bengaluru, as part of his official India trip, underscoring the strong and long-standing partnership between India and Germany. The delegation was hosted by Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited, at the company’s Indian headquarters.

During the visit, the Chancellor was briefed on key innovations developed by Bosch India, reflecting the country’s growing role as a global hub for technology and engineering. “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.

The delegation was shown Bosch’s H2ICE demonstrator truck featuring a fully integrated powertrain and telematics system, highlighting ongoing efforts by Bosch India and Bosch Germany to advance hydrogen-based, zero-emission mobility solutions. They were also introduced to Bosch’s software portfolio, including AIShield, an AI security solution designed to protect and enhance the reliability of artificial intelligence systems, supported by over 150 patents.

The visit highlighted the deep economic and technological ties between India and Germany, particularly in mobility, manufacturing and innovation, and reaffirmed Bosch’s long-term commitment to India through sustained investments, localisation and talent development.

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