Maruti Suzuki India has expanded its startup innovation programme by partnering with five Indian startups to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered business solutions and environmentally responsible battery recycling technologies. The move is aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience and supporting the company’s long-term sustainability
Adding another milestone to it's growth and innovation story, India’s tech capital Bengaluru has ranked second among Asia’s AI-native clusters. It has also been ranked among the world’s top 15 startup ecosystems, underscoring the city’s growing influence in artificial intelligence, deep-tech innovation, and venture-backed entrepreneurship. The latest
Hyundai Motor India has launched a nationwide 'Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026' to bring startups closer to the country’s fast-evolving mobility and automotive technology sectors. The six-month programme is designed to identify and support startups developing next-generation solutions in electric mobility, AI, connected vehicles and advanced automotive
India marks National Technology Day on May 11th each year. The day commemorates the country’s technological milestones while highlighting its growing focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, deep-tech innovation and digital infrastructure. The day traces its origin to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, officially known as
For the second consecutive year, a fully funded delegation of seven high-potential Indian startups is heading to Austria, marking another step forward in strengthening cross-border innovation ties with Europe. Read More | 10 Indian AI Startups Selected for Cohort II of IndiaAI’s Global Acceleration Programme The
India is continuing to push its artificial intelligence ambitions onto the global stage. The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced the second cohort of startups selected for its Global Acceleration Programme—an initiative designed to help homegrown AI ventures
The Fintech India Expo, co-located with the 33rd Convergence India Expo, was held from March 23–25, bringing together financial institutions, startups, regulators, and technology providers. Alongside it, the Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026 spotlighted how digital payments, lending innovation, regtech, and green banking are reshaping
Sarvam AI has introduced "Chanakya", a new platform built for high-security and mission-critical environments where data control and reliability are paramount. Positioned as a solution for sectors that cannot afford data exposure, Chanakya is designed to operate beyond conventional cloud-based AI systems. It can be
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the AI Impact Startup Book at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, offering a comprehensive look at India’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and deep-tech startup ecosystem. The compendium brings together insights from a wide cross-section of
Indian AI startup Sarvam AI has stepped beyond software with the launch of its first hardware product, a wearable AI device called Sarvam Kaze. The move marks a significant shift for the company, which until now has focused on building large language models. Announcing the launch