At the recent Mobility Platform and Solutions (MPS) Summit, held amidst much anticipation and industry curiosity, Bosch demonstrated its digital-first, platformized approach to problem solving in the mobility ecosystem. Reporting from the summit, Rajesh Rajgor observed how the event brought together a strong mix of industry veterans, partners, and technology leaders—all converging to explore the role of Bosch’s digital platforms and partner ecosystem in redefining the future of mobility, logistics, and intelligent parking management in India
The Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions (MPS) Flagship Summit, in Bengaluru, offered a full-day immersion into the future of digital mobility, bringing together visionary minds, tech innovators, and partners from across the ecosystem. With a clear focus on co-creation, scalability, and transformation, the summit was not just a showcase—it was a call to action for the entire mobility value chain.
A Day of Keynotes, Conversations, and Collaboration
Hanna Cordes, Global GTM Head, Bosch MPS, opened the summit with a stirring keynote, setting the tone for an action-packed day of learning and strategic dialogue. This was followed by Simone Cicero, CEO of Boundaryless, and Pradeep Ramachandra, CTO of Bosch MPS, who explored “The Platform Play in Mobility”—laying out how platformization is unlocking new possibilities for scale and integration.
In a significant reveal, Ramesh G R, CFO of Bosch MPS and MD, MPIN, joined Pradeep for a product-focused keynote—The MPS Product Portfolio: Now and Next. This led to the official launch of the Bosch Supply Chain Studio, a suite of cloud-based solutions designed to tackle end-to-end supply chain visibility, optimization, and decision-making.
In the track named as Accelerate, Sandeep Nelamangala, President of Bosch Mobility India and Joint MD of Bosch Ltd., joined Ramesh G R on stage to trace the Origin Story of MPS in a fireside chat. Their narrative touched upon Bosch’s journey from traditional automotive to digital-first mobility, highlighting how the MPS platform ecosystem was born out of a need to enable faster go-to-market and seamless partner integration.
Industry Challenges & Disruptive Technologies
Post-lunch, the Rise track of the MPS Summit was kicked off by a high-impact panel moderated by Girish Mirchandani, Editor-in-Chief of TransTopics. Thought leaders in logistics, from logistics service providers to data solution providers debated Driving Digital Adoption in Logistics. The panelists discussed the fragmented nature of the Indian logistics industry and the urgent need for interoperable tech platforms. Anindya Bhattacharya from AWS added a tech lens with his keynote on AI for Supply Chains, providing actionable examples of predictive analytics and automation.
In this “Rise” segment, Guruprasad Mudlapur, MD of Bosch Ltd. and President of Bosch India, and Dr. Caleb Muniegety, Head of Bosch Enterprise AI, reimagined mobility through the lens of AI. Later, a lively panel moderated by Hariprasad Gowrishankar from Bosch EV.OS, dove deep into the EV ecosystem, exploring how India can move from “kWs to kms” and build a scalable, sustainable EV infrastructure.
In his insightful keynote, Shashi Ramachandra, Architect – AI Adoption, MongoDB, introduced the innovative ways in which MongoDB is being used to enable mobility use cases, from connected vehicle platforms to real-time diagnostics.
Startups, Partnerships & Open Ecosystems
The evening’s “Collaborate” segment highlighted some of Bosch’s most promising initiatives. Neelam Barua announced the launch of the MPS ARC Partner Program, which invites startups and partners to collaborate with Bosch on real-world use cases. In a notable case study, Sudeep Nayak, Co-founder & COO of Zeliot, presented how the company worked closely with Bosch MPS to build its own Condense portfolio for the mobility world. Zeliot was also awarded a strategic collaboration agreement with Bosch to take the Condense portfolio to the global stage, into the EU and North American regions.
As Mohammed Arafat Khan, Bosch MPS, aptly summarized— “We’re not here to gatekeep technology. We’re here to enable it, together.”
Celebrating the Partner Ecosystem
The day closed with the Bosch Excellence Awards in Mobility (BEAM), recognizing standout contributions from partners and collaborators. Several Bosch MPS partners and emerging players in mobility came forward to collect their awards in two main categories – Excellence in Digital Adoption and the Hall of Fame Partnership awards. In his closing keynote, Sumanth Kumar, GTM Head – India, Bosch MPS, reiterated the theme of the summit: “This is not the end of a conversation—it’s the start of a journey. We invite you to build with us, scale with us, and grow together.”
The summit concluded over a networking dinner, conversations, and a collective vision of driving the future of mobility—dreaming big, diving deep, and driving safe.
On the sidelines of the Summit, Rajesh Rajgor caught up with Hanna Cordes, Global GTM Head and Pradeep Ramachandra, CTO of Bosch MPS, to understand the rationale behind the Summit, India’s strategic role in Bosch’s global plans, and the evolving mobility ecosystem.
What was the rationale behind organising the first-ever Bosch MPS Summit in Bengaluru, India? How do you see this platform integrating technology players and making digital solutions accessible to the mid-sized market in India?
Hanna Cordes: We are very excited to launch our first global Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions Summit here in Bengaluru. It’s been a long journey, with our core vision—creating mobility without side effects— guiding us. I am referring to negative externalities like emissions and accidents, which Bosch aims to eliminate through its digital platforms for technology players. The idea behind the summit is to bring together the entire ecosystem of mobility players, including logistics service providers, fleet management companies, startups, and technology innovators. We believe that real market transformation can only happen when we build and activate such ecosystems. Our approach is platform based, and you can see that in action here at the summit.
How does India feature in Bosch’s global technology strategy, particularly in the digital space?
Hanna Cordes: That’s a great question. India plays a crucial role in Bosch’s digital transformation. Interestingly, even though Bosch is still relatively new in the digital space, we’ve seen India leapfrogging certain technological developments, which in turn helps us fast-track innovations. We work closely with local channel partners and startups because we recognise that we can’t solve complex challenges alone. India, being a high-volume and high-growth market, also allows us to test and scale solutions that can later be implemented globally.
Could you share examples of how businesses in India—especially small and medium enterprises—are adopting Bosch’s digital platforms? Which verticals have shown the most promise?
Hanna Cordes: Logistics is a great example. We’ve seen a new generation of young entrepreneurs taking over traditional, family-owned logistics businesses. This group has been incredibly open to adopting technology. For them, digital solutions are not just an investment but a means to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and even grow revenues. That space has been one of our strongest starting points, though our solutions extend well beyond logistics, into EV mobility, intelligent parking, and supply chain management.
With all the shifts happening in the automotive industry—from ICE emission changes to the rise of hybrids and EVs—what are Bosch’s immediate focus areas under the MPS framework?
Hanna Cordes: Our focus always starts with the customer and market needs. At Bosch MPS, we’re structured around three key verticals: logistics, people movement, and parking/space utilisation. Horizontally, we’re working on digital infrastructure, platform tech stacks, and an e-commerce layer to enable seamless digital deployment and distribution. This layered approach helps us remain agile and relevant across the mobility value chain.
Pradeep, could you share how Bosch is integrating technology and collaborating with partners for a unified mobility ecosystem in India?
Pradeep Ramachandra: Thank you for having me, Rajesh. At Bosch MPS, we approach this as a partner-driven, digitally native platform company. Our holistic approach focuses on working closely with our partners, understanding ground-level challenges, and identifying friction points. By collaborating with innovators, we bring relevant solutions to the table and co-create ways to address industry-specific issues. The summit here in Bengaluru is an exemplary platform to unite everyone and work together towards these goals.
With so many collaborators and a common goal for a unified mobility ecosystem, could you walk us through some recent advancements in product development, particularly integrating mobility across various sectors—from two-wheelers to commercial vehicles?
Pradeep Ramachandra: Bosch’s strength lies in our presence inside the vehicle. We enable a wide range of mobility solutions, from engine management systems and connected solutions in two-wheelers, to safety solutions in passenger vehicles, and even multi-axle vehicles. The shift now is toward optimizing the operation of vehicles. With over 1.3 billion vehicles on the road globally, there’s significant room to improve business processes—whether it’s moving people, goods, or optimizing parked vehicles. Our digital initiative aims to bring together partners to optimize these business processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
Bosch is promoting partner booths for different solutions at the summit, including documentation management, electrification, driver management, and services for logistics providers. How do you plan to guide stakeholders in implementing these solutions?
Pradeep Ramachandra: We address this challenge both horizontally and vertically. When you trace the journey of goods or people—from farm to fork or home to office—you uncover various friction points that need addressing. Our enablement platforms focus on horizontal solutions like digital infrastructure and document management, while vertical solutions tackle specific areas like warehouse optimization or parking management. For instance, transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, we identify and resolve the inhibitors in the EV ecosystem. All our partner booths reflect this co-creation, offering either enabler solutions or verticalized solutions tailored to industry problems.
With these mobility platforms and solutions ready, how is the industry shifting its mindset? How do you train, support, and implement these solutions for customers, whether logistics providers, EV players, or parking system integrators?
Pradeep Ramachandra: We believe that when the industry is already looking for comprehensive solutions to their problems. We just need to know how to connect the two dots. Our approach is to make the purpose personal and connected to the audience. We focus on addressing pain points—whether it’s cost sensitivity or the ability to improve turnover and increase the value of existing assets. By speaking the language of the industry and understanding their bottom-line concerns, we make the transition smoother. Early adopters pave the way, while fast followers join once they see the benefits. This is how we’re driving change in the market.
On Display: A Glimpse into the Future of Mobility Solutions
Alongside the high-powered sessions, the Bosch MPS Summit also featured a curated display of the company’s latest innovations—each designed to solve real-world mobility and logistics challenges while enabling partners to build on Bosch’s digital foundation.
MPS Create Stack – Digital Tools and DevSecOps
This is the technological backbone enabling co-creation on Bosch’s platform. From APIs anddeveloper tools to managed cloud and DevSecOps, the MPS Create Stack allows partners to build, deploy, and scale digital mobility products with ease.
MPS Sell Stack – Store as a Service (StaaS)
Bosch offers the eCommerce library used to build its own mobility platforms to its partner ecosystem as well, allowing them to set up web stores or entire marketplaces with ease. StaaS also features a Unified Seller Portal (USP), allowing Bosch partners to sell across various digital platforms and marketplaces and manage them all with a single dashboard.
Bosch L.OS (Logistics Operating System)
A cloud-powered platform for logistics, L.OS brings together service and solution providers for visibility, safety, sustainability, and cost optimization in logistics—empowering fleet operators to digitize and improve their operations.
Bosch ParkZeus
This smart parking platform is built to integrate the fragmented parking ecosystem and solve the various issues in parking in India, with features like ANPR-based access control, slot sensors, real-time availability tracking, and a mobile app for users. For operators, a digital dashboard enables seamless management and data insights.
Bosch EV.OS
Bosch’s integrated EV platform showcased advancements in powertrain systems, battery management, and charging infrastructure—all focused on making electric mobility more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
Supply Chain Studio
Launched during the Summit, this cloud-based suite brings data-driven decision-making to the heart of supply chains with end-to-end visibility, analytics, and operational control.
Secured Document Exchange (SDEX)
The SDEX portfolio brings visibility and efficiency into document management across the mobility ecosystem, whether you’re handling high volumes of invoices or complex import/export documentation, with intelligent features like AI-powered document processing, digitalized exchange over blockchain, contract management, and vendor onboarding.
20High Solutions by ESSPL
20High’s Transportation Management Solution (TMS) is a user-centric solution powered by state-of-the-art technology that helps fleet operators transform their logistics operations.
Each of these offerings reflects Bosch’s commitment to build collaboratively, scale digitally, and move sustainably, underscoring its vision to enable Mobility Without Side Effects, for India and the world.
