As India strengthens its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems, the spotlight turns to the Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026 - a prestigious platform celebrating innovation, leadership, and transformative impact across the financial technology landscape. Designed to recognise breakthrough ideas and future-ready
The Bihar government has launched its Semiconductor Policy 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate industrialisation and position the state as a technology-driven economy. Under the new policy framework, companies investing in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries will be eligible for substantial incentives.
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI in a landmark deal. The idea is to reshape his business empire and sharpen the long-term vision for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The deal brings Musk’s fast-growing AI ambitions directly under the umbrella of his privately
Starbucks Corp is expanding the use of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve service speed and operational efficiency as part of efforts to reverse years of declining customer numbers and sluggish sales. The strategy comes as the global coffee chain reports early signs of
China will prohibit the use of hidden or flush door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, marking a shift away from the minimalist design popularised by Tesla amid growing safety concerns. New regulations issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
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