Qualcomm runs its largest research and development operation outside the United States in India, working on wireless, 5G, AI, automotive and extended reality technology. It also supplies chips to the many smartphone brands sold in the country.
Ownership and structure
Qualcomm runs its India business as its own research and development operation across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Noida, with no Indian listed entity or joint venture.
What India does for Qualcomm
India hosts Qualcomm's largest research and development operation outside the United States, with hardware and software teams working on 5G, AI and other chip technologies.
Investment and deals
In October 2018 Qualcomm announced a US$400 million, about Rs 3,000 crore, investment in a Hyderabad campus with 1.7 million square feet in its first phase.
Qualcomm's India business
Qualcomm had a workforce of more than 17,000 in India in 2022. Its India research and development operation is the company's largest outside the United States.
In 2018 Qualcomm committed 400 million dollars to a Hyderabad campus with 1.7 million square feet in its first phase. The first phase of the Hyderabad campus was designed to house about 10,000 employees.
Key moves in India
- 2004: Qualcomm opened a research and development centre in Hyderabad in October to support CDMA chipset development.
- 2018: Qualcomm announced a US$400 million Hyderabad campus designed for about 10,000 employees in its first phase.
Where it operates
Qualcomm has a presence in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Noida.
At a glance
- Home country: United States
- Global headquarters: San Diego
- Sector: Technology & AI
- Business: Semiconductors
- Role of India: R&D and engineering hub
- India offices: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Noida
- India headcount: 17,000+ (2022)
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