In a major boost to the Indian deep-tech ecosystem, NVIDIA has become a founding member and strategic advisor of the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA), which has secured over US $850 million in capital commitments for this round. The Alliance, launched in September with an initial commitment of US $1 billion, aims to accelerate innovation […]
India’s space-sector landscape is undergoing a transformation as Skyroot Aerospace prepares its first private commercial satellite launch for January 2026, signalling the opening up of space to private players. With over 200 space-startups emerging in India and the independent nodal body IN‑SPACe overseeing private participation, the country is poised to join the global commercial launch
MSI has announced that it will locally manufacture its flagship Katana and Crosshair laptop series (powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics) at its Chennai facility in partnership with Syrma SGS Technology. The move not only caters to India’s rising gamer and content-creator community but also underscores India’s growing role in high-end
In a landmark initiative, ABB India — in collaboration with Microsoft India and its startup accelerator SynerLeap — announced Bengaluru-based startup Cloudworx as the winner of the ABB Startup Challenge India 2025. The startup’s AI-powered 3D visualization platform will help industrial customers choose and maintain motors and drives with greater precision and efficiency, marking a
India has unveiled its first indigenous driverless car prototype named WIRIN, a collaboration among Wipro, IISc and RV College of Engineering Bengaluru.Built to handle India-specific challenges (unpredictable traffic, stray animals, uneven roads) using AI, computer vision, robotics and V2X communication, this prototype marks a major milestone for self-driven mobility in India. It signals that home-grown
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is deploying toy-car-sized robots equipped with cameras and AI analysis to crawl through underground water and drainage pipelines to detect illegal connections and leaks.Developed in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras and local startups, these robots can traverse up to 500 m inside pipelines, sending real-time
The car rental industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by changing traveler expectations, rapid technological advancements, and evolving risk landscapes. From contactless bookings to electric vehicle fleets, innovation is reshaping how people rent and experience cars. Let’s take a closer look at how these factors are driving change in the industry. 1. Shifting Traveler
In a significant development for digital content creators, Adobe Inc. and YouTube have announced a partnership bringing advanced mobile-editing capabilities (via Adobe Premiere tools) directly into YouTube Shorts workflows. The move enables creators to craft professional-grade short-form videos on mobile devices without needing complex desktops. This is especially relevant in India’s booming creator economy: where
In a major step toward digital convenience, Aadhaar is set to allow changes to key identity fields — such as name, address, date of birth and mobile number — entirely online, beginning November 2025. According to the update, eligible users will no longer need to visit a physical centre for most of these modifications, provided
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is scheduled to visit India in December 2025 for the second time this year, with focus on AI- and cloud-infrastructure engagements, and meetings with Indian government officials. His visit underscores how global tech giants are doubling down on India’s market and talent pool. For India, it reflects growing significance of cloud,
