INDIA
AI in telecom must be transparent, accountable, human centric: TRAI Chief A.K. Lahoti
AI is already being deployed to optimise network performance, predict faults, improve energy efficiency, enhance customer experience, and curb fraud and spam communications. These applications, he noted, demonstrate how AI can improve service quality, resilience and consumer safety when applied responsibly.
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will reshape smartphones, 6G to power next leap
According to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, 6G networks will evolve into large-scale sensing and intelligence platforms.
BUSINESS
Govt directs Adani Group to allow telcos to deploy networks at Navi Mumbai Airport
The DoT clarified that under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Navi Mumbai International Airport qualifies as a “public entity” for the purposes of the Act and the rules framed under it.
BUSINESS
Red Hat helping enterprises move from AI pilots to scaled deployment; says India among top three APAC markets
As AI moves from support functions into core business operations, Bal said concerns around governance, security, data control, model sizing, and deployment environments become critical.
BUSINESS
India can offer blueprint for affordable AI, says Qualcomm Ventures India MD
AI in India will not mirror the West. It will be cheaper, on-device and built for population scale, a model that can make India the leader in affordable AI adoption,Rama Bethmangalkar tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in India-focused AI venture fund
Qualcomm has backed more than 40 startups in India since 2007, providing not just capital but access to its deep technology expertise and global ecosystem
BUSINESS
India needs a frugal, scalable AI model — not a western copy: Intel India MD Santhosh Viswanathan
Santosh said the bigger opportunity lies in expanding India’s computing footprint, where household PC penetration is still under 10 percent.
BUSINESS
Multiple companies keen on memory chip manufacturing in India: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw indicated that India’s semiconductor ambitions are expanding beyond assembly and packaging into deeper technology layers.
TELECOM
Telecom backbone ready for AI surge, India actively shaping 6G standards: MoS Pemmasani
The Union Minister of State for Communications emphasised that telecom networks form the foundational layer of India’s digital architecture.
BUSINESS
Telecom networks are foundation of India’s AI revolution, says MoS Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
The minister said AI is already being deployed at scale within telecom operations — from predictive maintenance that reduces network downtime to dynamic spectrum optimisation and AI-powered energy management systems that can cut energy consumption by up to 30%.
TECHNOLOGY
AI layer on digital infrastructure can redefine governance: Jio Group CTO
This convergence, he argued, is pushing intelligence to the edge — into devices, vehicles, enterprises and public infrastructure — enabling automated decision-making and hyper-personalised services.
BUSINESS
AirPods join iPhones in driving Apple’s India export boom to US, LatAm, Europe; over a million units shipped
Apple’s Taiwanese contract manufacturing partner Foxconn’s subsidiary, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), commenced trial production of Apple AirPods in April last year at its Hyderabad facility for exports and began commercial shipments in August, sources said.
BUSINESS
Smartphone maker Nothing doubles down on India, CEO Carl Pei says company investing more
The company opened its first flagship offline store in Bengaluru and plans to expand its physical retail footprint further, signaling a deeper long-term commitment to India beyond its online-first beginnings.
BUSINESS
Nothing CEO Carl Pei bets on AI-native OS by 2028 to challenge iOS-Android duopoly
Pei, who founded Nothing in October 2020 with Akis Evangelidis, argued that true disruption would require rethinking the operating system itself, not just embedding AI tools within current platforms.
BUSINESS
Nothing opens first flagship store in Bengaluru, bets bigger on offline India push
The outlet also houses a content studio for creators, reinforcing Nothing’s community-led marketing strategy and its strong digital-native following.
BUSINESS
Memory price surge may slow telcos’ fiber, FWA rollout in 2026
FWA has emerged as a key growth engine for home broadband in India, particularly in regions where fibre deployment is slow or economically unviable
BUSINESS
Trai pushes for deposit clause to prevent delay in recovering spam fines
Trai imposed penalties worth Rs 45 crore in FY25 but recovered only Rs 1.37 crore, CAG audit shows
BUSINESS
Spam clean-up: 21 lakh numbers axed, just 1 complaint per crore calls, says Trai chairman
Trai is stepping up its multi-pronged crackdown on spam and fraudulent calls, even as it pushes telcos on compliance, tightens financial penalties and prepares for AI-driven networks and indoor 5G connectivity, Anil Kumar Lahoti tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
After OnePlus, Oppo moves to absorb Realme in India; layoffs begin
Realme was launched in 2018 as an Oppo sub-brand before being spun off as an independent label later that year. Eight years on, the brand is returning to the Oppo umbrella
BUSINESS
American chipmaker Qualcomm tapes out 2 nm chip design from India centers
The breakthrough, developed with key contributions from Qualcomm’s engineering centres in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, reinforces India’s rising stature as a global hub for cutting-edge chip design.
BUSINESS
Airtel charts 1 GW data centre expansion, eyes quarter of market
The scale-up is expected to lift its market share to around 25%, up from roughly 12% at present, as it seeks to tap rising demand from cloud providers, AI workloads, OTT platforms and enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
BUSINESS
Bharti Airtel awaits DoT response on AGR parity request: Gopal Vittal
While Vittal did not elaborate on the specifics of the relief or parity being sought, his remarks indicate that Airtel is closely monitoring any policy or administrative developments related to AGR liabilities
TECHNOLOGY
Apple plans new retail store in Hyderabad as India retail expansion gains pace, begins hiring
The move comes months after Apple inaugurated its Noida store in December — its third launch in 2025 — as the company strengthens its position among the top five smartphone brands in India by volume
BUSINESS
India’s rising role in manufacturing reflects local talent depth and long-term investment: Apple’s Sarah Chandler
Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation said the company is deepening its commitment to supplier employees through the launch of its first Education Hub in Bengaluru, developed in partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education, with plans to roll out over 100 courses by 2026 across more than 25 supplier sites.
