The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Summit 2025, organised by Aayera in collaboration with ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), brought together global automotive leaders, technology experts, and innovators to chart the roadmap for software-driven mobility. The event highlighted how software is fast becoming the defining force behind vehicle innovation, intelligence, and safety.
Vector India took centre stage at the summit, showcasing its leadership in SDV development. Brahmanand Patil, President and Managing Director, Vector India, delivered a keynote address that outlined Vector’s vision for the future of SDVs and stressed the importance of ecosystem-wide collaboration to accelerate innovation.
AUMOVIO, represented by Sudeepth Puthumana, underscored its global leadership in ADAS and autonomous mobility. The company’s participation highlighted the growing relevance of advanced safety systems, connectivity, and digital platforms in shaping tomorrow’s intelligent vehicles.
The summit also featured key insights from ARAI, Magnus Liljeqvist (Coretura AB), and Kaushik Madhavan, with sessions moderated by Murrali Thalor, Associate Editor – Automotive Vertical, Motor India. Their discussions covered SDV architectures, validation and simulation frameworks, ADAS integration, and the crucial roles of connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity.
“Software Defined Vehicles are no longer the future—they are the present reality reshaping the automotive industry,” said Syed Fareed Ahmed, Director, Aayera. “Our goal is to position India at the forefront of this transformation by fostering collaboration between global leaders, OEMs, and innovators.”
The SDV Summit 2025 reinforced India’s growing prominence in the global shift toward software-driven mobility, uniting stakeholders to co-create safer, smarter, and more connected vehicles for the future.