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Is India's Auto Inc Ready for SDVs?

India's automotive sector is racing toward a software-defined future, but cultural, capability, and coordination challenges remain in its path.

09 Oct 2025 | 9200 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo & Shahkar Abidi

It’s hard to imagine that just a few years ago, the hum of a car engine was purely mechanical, a symphony of pistons, gears and fuel. Today, that sound is being rewritten in code. The modern car is no longer just a machine but a smartphone on wheels that learns, ...

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