India is setting its sights on manufacturing 3-nanometre and eventually 2-nanometre chips by the early 2030s as part of the next phase of its semiconductor push, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, stated while interacting with startups supported under the Design Linked Incentive
Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, stated that India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) initiative in the telecom sector has delivered measurable results, generating substantial employment and export revenue, while attending a Rozgar Mela in Tamil Nadu. Dr Chandra Sekhar highlighted
The Indian government has announced the extension of the “Pro Tem Certification Scheme” for telecom equipment. The scheme aims to draw 800-1,200 micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). This will also reduce certification costs and simplify compliance policies, enabling broader participation by global vendors. Also Read: DoT-UNDP
The Indian government has moved to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic software as medical devices. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a related directive. Developers of AI software must obtain a manufacturing or import licence from the licensing authority before clinical deployment. The
India is preparing to sharply reduce import duties on passenger cars from the European Union as part of a long-anticipated free trade agreement between New Delhi and de facto capital Brussels. Under terms agreed by Indian negotiators, tariffs on certain EU-built vehicles priced above €15,000
India has seen a sharp rise in the adoption of electric vehicles in recent years. Be it the two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles or commercial fleets, there is a substantial shift towards electric mobility. However, this growth has left many imbalances exposed for India. While demand for
As India stands at the threshold of its next phase of digital and economic transformation, the spotlight turns to the 33rd edition of Convergence India Expo - India’s biggest, longest-running running and most comprehensive technology showcase of the year. Scheduled from 23-25 March 2026 at
In Beijing’s Changping district, Xiaomi has inaugurated what may be one of the most advanced production facilities in modern manufacturing. Spanning 81,000 square metres — roughly the area of 11 football fields — the company’s latest factory hums with activity around the clock, yet there’s
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
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,”