German Chancellor in Bengaluru: Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus, IISc

Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi, on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) as part of his maiden India tour. The Chancellor also visited the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science. The media was not allowed at these events.

Chancellor Merz’s visit underscored the deep economic and technological ties between India and Germany in the areas of mobility, manufacturing and innovation, and also highlighted the role of German enterprises in India’s growth story, said Bosch in Bengaluru.

The delegation was also introduced to a range of Bosch’s software solutions, including AIShield, an AI security solution that offered protection and reliability of AI systems. 
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Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited said, “We feel honoured to welcome the esteemed Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the Bosch India campus. His presence not only affirms Bosch’s enduring legacy but also reinstates India’s position in the world as a hub of technological innovation and economic growth.’’

Mr. Mudlapur also hosted the delegation at Bosch’s India headquarters and spotlighted innovations from the region. “This is a moment of immense pride for Bosch and a testament to the partnership between our nations,” he added.

According to information shared by Bosch, the guests experienced Bosch’s H2ICE (a Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine) demonstrator truck with a fully integrated powertrain and telematics system. Bosch India, along with Bosch Germany, is driving the hydrogen transformation to accelerate zero-emission, sustainable mobility. The delegation was also introduced to a range of Bosch’s software solutions, including AIShield, an AI security solution that offered protection and reliability of AI systems.