India’s electronics industry has outlined a focused plan to deepen domestic manufacturing, identifying 16 products that can be locally produced to reduce reliance on imports. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent directive to the Centre and states to shortlist 100 products that
India’s digital payments ecosystem concluded 2025 on a strong footing, with transaction volumes and values climbing to their highest levels of the year in December. Data from payment systems indicate that platforms such as the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and FASTag were the primary drivers
India is approaching a key milestone in its technology ambitions, with four semiconductor manufacturing facilities scheduled to begin commercial production in 2026. The move marks a critical step in the country’s effort to build domestic capability in chip manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas supply
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has suggested that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) must coordinate and improve mobile network coverage on key stretches of the national highway. The request follows an internal assessment that identified significant
India has inaugurated its first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida. The new facility aims to use AI and genetic screening tools to detect and manage serious diseases and improve patient care in public health facilities. Also
India’s major telecom operators have asked the government of India to re-evaluate its take on direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting. They claim that the recent tests did not involve key stakeholders and had transparency loopholes. With concerns growing over the potential impact of D2M on national spectrum use
The Delhi government is considering a new financial incentive to encourage owners of older petrol and diesel vehicles to convert them into electric vehicles, rather than scrapping them. The proposal is part of the capital’s forthcoming EV Policy 2.0 and is aimed at reducing vehicular
Haryana now hosts more than 9,500 start-ups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). At a high-level roundtable during DigiFest at the 10th TiE Global Summit in Jaipur, officials discussed expansion plans for the start-up ecosystem through new incubator infrastructure and
The Indian government has reduced its eligibility requirements for tech startups. The aim is to gain early official recognition, strengthening support for innovation and the country’s deep-tech ecosystem. The move will open institutional support to startups before they complete three years of existence. Norm Change to Boost
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is planning to have dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) institutes in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is backed by a massive investment of ₹350 crore. "The move comes under the initiative to train more than one lakh students in AI skills