Electronics to Drive 90% of Future Automotive Technologies, Says Infineon’s Girish Kamala

Electronics is rapidly emerging as the central force behind India’s automotive transformation, with nearly 90% of upcoming automotive technologies expected to depend on it, according to Girish Kamala, Senior Director and Head of Automotive, India, at Infineon Technologies.

Speaking at SIAT 2026, Kamala pointed out that the scale and intensity of discussions around electronics have grown sharply across the ecosystem. Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers today are discussing electronic content nearly 20 times more frequently than they did five years ago, reflecting how deeply semiconductor and power electronics technologies are reshaping vehicle development.

From infotainment and connectivity to ADAS, inverters and battery management systems, the electronic bill of materials in vehicles is expanding steadily. In a ₹10 lakh car, electronics already account for 10–15% of the total cost. In premium vehicles and EVs, that proportion is rising even faster as safety, performance and digital functionality become critical differentiators.

Kamala emphasised that the foundation of software-defined vehicles lies in a strong electronic architecture. Without advanced semiconductor content and integrated power electronics, the transition to software-centric mobility cannot be fully realised.

He also noted that India’s customer requirements differ from those in developed markets, demanding cost-optimised yet robust solutions.

As regulations tighten and demand for safety and connectivity increases, the shift towards electronics-led vehicles is accelerating across segments.

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