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A deep-tech startup co-founded by two first-generation college graduates has secured a pilot project with Indian Railways. The idea is to detect brake failures on freight wagons and reduce the derailment risks. Teezash Labs, founded in April 2025, bagged the contract after designing an IoT-based system

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has underscored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a core driver for the next stage of the country’s telecom sector evolution. “AI is shifting from an idea of the future to an operational concept across networks and services,”

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Uttarakhand has been awarded the ‘Leader’ status in the Government of India’s States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking (5th Edition). The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), a part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, released the ranking as part of National Startup

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India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi will feature an unexpected technological highlight this year: rifle-mounted robotic dogs. Ahead of the January 26 celebrations, videos showing the four-legged machines marching alongside soldiers and armoured vehicles at Kartavya Path have gone viral, sparking widespread curiosity among

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Where does India stand in the global race for artificial intelligence? The International Monetary Fund appears to place the country in a second tier—behind established frontrunners, the United States and China. But at the World Economic Forum in Davos, India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw firmly

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Apple Pay, one of Apple’s most widely used global services, may finally be headed to India in 2026. According to industry reports, the Cupertino-based technology company is laying the groundwork to introduce its digital payments platform in the country, a move that could reshape a

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India’s push to build a globally competitive electronics manufacturing base has delivered a major milestone. In 2025, the country’s electronics exports crossed $47 billion, marking a 37 per cent jump over the previous year. The surge was driven largely by smartphone exports, supported by the government’s

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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for India’s artificial intelligence push, projecting investments of up to $150 billion in AI infrastructure by the end of 2026. Leading the Indian delegation in Davos, the minister

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Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Startup Landscape Heading Into 2026Why 2026 is a Breakout Year for Startups?How to Choose the Best Startup Business Ideas in 2026?Top 10 Startup Business Ideas for 2026Building, Not Watching: The Moment of 2026 The global startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase.

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Uttar Pradesh is rapidly shaping up as the country’s leading centre for healthcare services, medical technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, stated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the inaugural of 'UP Health Tech Conclave 1.0' in Lucknow. Addressing policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders, CM Adityanath outlined the

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