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, Bengaluru, on 13 January 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, showcasing innovations from the region.

“We feel honoured to welcome the esteemed Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to the Bosch India campus. His presence affirms Bosch’s enduring legacy and reinforces India’s position 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 Limited.

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

The visit underscores the strong economic and technological ties between India and Germany across mobility, manufacturing and innovation, while highlighting the role of German enterprises in India’s growth story. Over the past century, Bosch has built a strong footprint in India through sustained investments, localisation and a focus on talent development, contributing to India’s industrial and technological advancement.