KPIT Eyes Growth as the Automotive Industry Shifts from SDVs to AI-Driven Vehicles
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Exclusive Interview
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
Sr. Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Mr. Mohit Kochar
About This Interview
Headquartered in Pune, India, KPIT Technologies Ltd. is a software company that provides engineering and R&D services to automotive companies. It is a leading independent software development and integration partner for embedded software, AI, and digital solutions. KPIT has development centers in Europe, USA, Japan, China, Thailand, Tunisia, Vietnam, and India. It develops software solutions for an autonomous, clean, smart, and connected future.
Recently, MarkLines conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mohit Kochar, Sr. Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Mr. Sangram Kadam, Geo Head for South-East Asia, India, Middle East, and Africa (SIMA), KPIT. The discussion covered the company’s strategy for the Indian and global markets, upcoming trends and technologies for automotive software, development of SDV, AI, cybersecurity, ADAS, and middleware technologies, and how KPIT is evolving with changes in the automotive industry.
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About This Interview
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Q1Please share KPIT’s journey so far, its role in shaping today’s automotive industry, and future plan as well as upcoming technologies?
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Q2How is SDV adoption evolving among Indian OEMs and global OEMs operating in India? What distinctive approaches are emerging in the Indian market?
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Q3Which regions, vehicle segments, and technology domains does KPIT see as the main drivers of growth over the next several years?
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Q4Many new technology companies are now entering the SDV space, and with the emergence of new technologies, software adoption is also getting simplified. What gives you confidence that KPIT will continue to lead the market?
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Q5How do you see AI impacting KPIT's business over the next few years? Do you see it as an opportunity or a challenge?
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Q6What do you see as the biggest opportunity for KPIT in future mobility electrification, smart vehicles, or autonomous driving?
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Q7How do you see opportunities in India for next-generation mobility solutions?
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Q8As vehicles become more connected and software-defined, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important. KPIT recently partnered with Cymotive Technologies. How will this partnership strengthen KPIT's cybersecurity capabilities?
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Q9KPIT recently acquired Caresoft's Engineering Solutions business. What is the rationale behind this acquisition, and will we see more such strategic acquisitions in the future?
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Q10KPIT is working on both software platforms and middleware. Which area do you think will be a bigger growth driver for the company in the coming years?
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Q11Do you have any plans for the micro-mobility segment? Or other growing technologies?
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Q12Which upcoming automotive and mobility events will KPIT be participating in?
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About This Interview
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Q1Please share KPIT’s journey so far, its role in shaping today’s automotive industry, and future plan as well as upcoming technologies?
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Q2How is SDV adoption evolving among Indian OEMs and global OEMs operating in India? What distinctive approaches are emerging in the Indian market?
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Q3Which regions, vehicle segments, and technology domains does KPIT see as the main drivers of growth over the next several years?
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Q4Many new technology companies are now entering the SDV space, and with the emergence of new technologies, software adoption is also getting simplified. What gives you confidence that KPIT will continue to lead the market?
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Q5How do you see AI impacting KPIT's business over the next few years? Do you see it as an opportunity or a challenge?
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Q6What do you see as the biggest opportunity for KPIT in future mobility electrification, smart vehicles, or autonomous driving?
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Q7How do you see opportunities in India for next-generation mobility solutions?
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Q8As vehicles become more connected and software-defined, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important. KPIT recently partnered with Cymotive Technologies. How will this partnership strengthen KPIT's cybersecurity capabilities?
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Q9KPIT recently acquired Caresoft's Engineering Solutions business. What is the rationale behind this acquisition, and will we see more such strategic acquisitions in the future?
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Q10KPIT is working on both software platforms and middleware. Which area do you think will be a bigger growth driver for the company in the coming years?
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Q11Do you have any plans for the micro-mobility segment? Or other growing technologies?
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Q12Which upcoming automotive and mobility events will KPIT be participating in?
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