TECHNOLOGY
India US trade deal: Industry sees $100 billion opportunity in electronics and semiconductors
SEMI India and IESA flag boost for semiconductors, data centres and advanced manufacturing
TECHNOLOGY
Data centre investments may surge to $200 billion as Budget offers tax holiday till 2047: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Electronics and IT minister says AI infrastructure push is key to India’s ambition of becoming a top three AI nation.
TECHNOLOGY
Budget 2026: DoS, ISRO allocation rise to Rs 13,706 crore in FY27, space sciences see sharp jump
The increase in budget outlay includes expenditure on ISRO’s rocket and satellite projects, infrastructure at key centres and so on
TECHNOLOGY
Budget 2026: Semiconductor push deepens as Centre doubles outlay to Rs 8,000 crore
Upcoming ISM 2.0 has received Rs 1,000 crore and the modernisation of Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali has received Rs 900 crore in allocation in the Budget
TECHNOLOGY
Budget raised MeitY allocation to Rs 21,633 crore, focus on AI, semiconductors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the next phase of the chip strategy, with the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
TECHNOLOGY
India should stop obsessing over generative AI, focus on sector-specific models, says IT secretary S Krishnan
Smaller AI models and open government datasets can drive productivity and make India the world's 'use-case capital', Krishnan said.
BUSINESS
Ahead of India–US talks, IN-SPACe asks space startups to flag regulatory roadblocks
Inputs will feed into upcoming India–US civil and commercial space talks aimed at removing regulatory and trade barriers.
INDIA
Govt launches new Aadhaar app with focus on privacy, limited data sharing
Almost 20 entities, including Samsung and Google have been onboarded for facilitating offline Aadhaar verification, officials said
TECHNOLOGY
After January meeting, MeitY gives platforms till Feb 4 to weigh in on DPDP rule timelines
Email to platforms flags early rollout of key rules after January 22 consultations
BUSINESS
India aims to manufacture 3 nm and 2 nm chips by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IT minister says feedback from DLI startups will shape the next phase of the scheme, with sharper focus on analog, RF, market access and so on
TECHNOLOGY
Govt signals flexibility, to use risk, user base for ‘significant data fiduciary' tag
The development comes as the ministry of electronics and information technology meets representatives of major digital platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: All major global technology players want to have a big presence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
From AI investments to semiconductor momentum and the idea of an India-hosted Davos, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how global boardrooms are reading India right now.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister says talks with World Economic Forum were underway
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Davos 2026: India needs to do more on AI models, 6 to be showcased at Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India’s next AI breakthrough likely to come from maths or engineering, says Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Up to $100 billion investments may be announced at India AI Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister says tech ecosystem showing strong interest across AI, chips, infrastructure and energy
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: India-US engagement strong, industry sentiment positive after President Trump's remarks, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw says trade talks are progressing steadily, declines to speculate on timeline
TECHNOLOGY
'Clearly in the first group', Ashwini Vaishnaw pushes back on IMF’s AI preparedness ranking for India
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India’s IT minister rejected the IMF chief’s suggestion that India is a second-tier AI player, arguing the country is building capabilities across the entire stack and already ranks among the global leaders
BUSINESS
IN-SPACe inks pact to build India’s first startups-led satellite constellation
The Rs 1,200-crore public-private partnership to deploy 12 multimodal satellites over five years marks a shift from government-built systems to industry-led national space infrastructure
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Tariffs are the new normal, but Ericsson has flexibility, says CEO Börje Ekholm
Ericsson's diverse manufacturing footprint has limited the impact of geopolitics on the company so far, says CEO Börje Ekholm
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: India one of Ericsson's most important markets, employs 25,000 people in the country, says CEO Börje Ekholm
With three private operators and surging data usage, India offers scale and technology leadership, Ekholm says.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Ericsson job cuts reflect long-term industry reality, says CEO Börje Ekholm
The telecom equipment market has remained flat for two decades, forcing continuous efficiency moves, Ekholm says.
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Cyber-enabled fraud is India’s most urgent digital risk, says WEF’s Akshay Joshi
Joshi said cyber fraud now affects individuals and enterprises alike
TECHNOLOGY
Davos 2026: Andrew Ng says AI-driven job losses have been overstated
The AI researcher says most roles remain only partially automatable, though a small set of jobs faces real disruption
BUSINESS
Davos 2026: Andrew Ng backs open source as key pillar of India’s AI strategy
At Davos, the AI pioneer says contributing to open models may secure India’s long-term AI access more effectively than sovereign control alone
