Kerala’s nodal startup agency, the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is intensifying efforts to broaden the state’s innovation ecosystem. The agency has moved to revise a major technology hub plan and launched outreach to expand participation from social and rural innovators. These actions reflect ongoing attempts to
The Union Budget 2026, presented on February 1, marks a clear policy shift. It reflects how India views technology, creativity and future jobs. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the creative economy are no longer niche or emerging sectors. It is positioned as a long-term growth driver directly
The Indian telecom sector has received a fresh policy update in the Union Budget 2026-27. The centre has proposed an expenditure of ₹73,990 crore for the telecom department. The move mirrors the government’s focus on network expansion, digital connectivity and revival of state-run operators. A significant
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the formation of a high-powered government panel to analyse how artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies impact India’s service sector. The standing committee, unveiled during the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation in Parliament, aims to identify priority areas to optimise growth,
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 live in Parliament, announced a major policy push aimed at accelerating the growth of information technology and artificial intelligence in India, unveiling a tax holiday until 2047 for companies offering cloud services through data centres
Unveiling the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the centre’s plan to push an additional 4,000 electric buses. The plan is to strengthen urban public transport and promote clean mobility. The Union Minister said the aim is to expand electric public transport
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹10,000 crore 'Fund of Funds' to expand support for India’s startup ecosystem. The new credit scheme aims to protect first-time entrepreneurs from marginalised communities. The plan is reinforce capital availability for startups by enabling greater downstream investments through registered venture
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 live in Parliament, announced that the government will continue its strong focus on infrastructure development in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, aiming to drive balanced and inclusive economic growth across India. As part of the live budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented the Union Budget 2026–27, becoming the first Budget in India’s history to be tabled on a Sunday and her ninth consecutive Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s economy is set to grow 7.4% in FY26, with
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is currently delivering the Union Budget 2026–27 live in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation, and the country is closely watching every major announcement as it unfolds. As the live coverage continues, one of the standout policy thrusts revealed is the