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Mid-Market GCCs set to drive next phase of growth in India: Report
Hyderabad, April 22: India is home to over 480 mid-market global capability centres (GCCs), employing more than 210,000 professionals and over 680 mid-market GCC Units, a report said on Tuesday.
'WAVES 2025' emerging as global connector between creators and buyers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mumbai, April 19: The world of creators and their economy is going through a fundamental change and the ‘WAVES 2025’ event seeks to evolve itself as a global platform for media and entertainment, just as Davos serves as a global platform for economic policies, said Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday.
Electronics manufacturing ecosystem created 25 lakh jobs in 10 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 18: The electronics manufacturing industry has seen a five times growth in the last 10 years, surpassing Rs 11 lakh crore while the entire ecosystem has created 25 lakh jobs, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday.
Designed in India, Made in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases ultra-durable tablet
New Delhi, April 18: Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday took to social media platform X to showcase a tablet that is not only designed and made in India but is also extra durable.
Slowdown in IT sector not just due to AI, Trump tariffs: Sridhar Vembu
New Delhi, April 18: The slowdown seen in the quarterly results by India's information technology (IT) companies is not just a result of disruption due to artificial intelligence (AI) and Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs but also inefficiency in products and services of the broader software industry, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said on Friday.
C-DOT, Sterlite Technologies achieve key milestone towards quantum-secured networks
New Delhi, April 17: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Sterlite Technologies Ltd on Thursday said they have successfully tested India’s first QKD transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) -- marking a major milestone in the nation's journey towards quantum-secured communication networks.
Wipro clocks 6.4 pc rise in Q4 net profit at Rs 3,569.6 crore
New Delhi, April 16: IT software major Wipro Ltd on Wednesday reported a 6.4 per cent sequential rise in net profit to Rs 3,569.6 crore for the fourth quarter of the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
9 in 10 Indian software development leaders bet big on AI to build apps
Mumbai, April 15: More than nine in 10 (92 per cent) software development leaders in India believe AI agents will become as essential to app development as traditional software tools, a report said on Tuesday.
IIT Delhi, Micron tie up to power next-gen semiconductor research in India
New Delhi, April 15: The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. to promote advanced research in electronic materials and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modelling.
PM Modi's vision propels India into global big league in defence, space & new tech
New Delhi, April 14: Over the past decade, India has undergone a transformation that has reshaped its global standing from a developing nation with potential to a powerhouse pushing boundaries across defence, space, and technology.
AI can be used for applications in agriculture, health, logistics, education: MeitY official
New Delhi, April 11: With India having attained success in the spread of its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), a senior MeitY official said on Friday that AI can be used for developing applications in key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, logistics, education which can transform lives.
India scaling up its AI mission, says Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, April 11: India is not behind in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) leadership and is now focused on scaling up its own AI mission, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, Nandan Nilekani, said on Friday.
More Indian women taking up high-demand roles in tech: Report
New Delhi, April 10: As India’s tech industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more women are stepping into high-demand roles and making a strong impact, a new report said on Thursday.
T Koshy quits as ONDC head, new team to lead
New Delhi, April 10: T Koshy, the founding Managing Director and CEO of the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has stepped down from his role.
Cyient launches its semiconductor subsidiary Cyient Semiconductors
Mumbai, April 8: Engineering and technology company Cyient has set up a fully-owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, to innovate and excel across the global semiconductor landscape.
Evaluation of AI large language models in final stage: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 7: The evaluation of AI large language model (LLM) applications is in its final stage, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. The minister said the government will be in a position to award the first few LLM model teams, which will subsequently start receiving funding under the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission.
AI crucial, but need to be cautious: MP CM
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that AI is crucial, but at the same time, we also need to be cautious about the new technology.
AI adoption key to Small and Medium Enterprises growth in India: Experts
New Delhi, March 22: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and continuously changing the landscape for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India and can boost efficiency & business growth for SMEs, according to the leaders who converged at Nasscom Global Confluence 2025 in New Delhi.
Aim is to develop India into a product nation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 20: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the focus of the government is to develop India into a product nation.
Four new data centre parks to be set up in Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur: Maha Industry Secy
Mumbai, March 20: Maharashtra Industry Secretary P. Anbalagan said on Thursday that the state is set to accelerate India's digital future with four new data centre parks to be established in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.
3,300 IoT startups in India fostering innovation across multiple sectors: Report
New Delhi, March 20: The thriving Indian startup ecosystem, with over 3,300 Internet of Things (IoT)-focused startups, is fostering innovation across multiple sectors, a report showed on Thursday.
PM Modi reveals why Indian talent continues to lead top tech firms globally
New Delhi, March 16: As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.
Electronics technology for Hyperloop Project to be developed at ICF Chennai: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Chennai, March 15: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, said on Saturday that the electronics component technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
Indian tech and durables sector logs 6 pc growth in Q4 2024, smaller cities outpace metros
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian tech and durables sector sustained its growth momentum, registering 6 per cent volume and value growth in Q4 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023, a new report showed on Wednesday.
AI is not optional for IT industry, it's imperative for growth: Centrum Report
New Delhi, March 10: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just an emerging technology; it has become a crucial factor for the growth of the IT services sector, according to a recent report by Centrum Institutional Research.
India becomes top investor in London's new growth plan
New Delhi, March 9: India has emerged as the leading investor in London's ambitious new "growth plan," which aims to boost the city's economy and generate an additional 27 billion pounds in tax revenue.
Startup founders' salaries drop over 25 pc in India in FY24: Report
New Delhi, March 9: The salaries of startup founders in India saw a significant decline in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) as the average salary of 54 founders from 30 Indian tech startups fell by 25.4 per cent to Rs 5.44 crore from Rs 7.3 crore in the previous year.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches AI Compute Portal, govt setting up 27 AI data labs
New Delhi, March 6: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, on Thursday launched the AI Compute Portal in New Delhi.
Lenovo bets big on Indian market, to go for 100 pc 'Made in India' PCs
Mumbai, March 6: In a fillip to the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, global tech giant Lenovo has announced plans to manufacture its personal computer (PC) models in India within the next three years.
India will emerge as a world leader in AI: Union Minister Nishikant Dubey after Parliamentary panel meeting
New Delhi, March 5: Union Minister Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday emphasized the need for India to advance in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country cannot afford to halt technological progress and will emerge as a global leader in the field.
AI will drive India's double-digit growth, says Akash Ambani at Mumbai Tech Week 2025
Mumbai, March 1: Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), has called artificial intelligence (AI) the biggest technology change of this generation.
Excel in frontier tech by making best use of internationally-competitive infrastructure being set-up in India: Defence Minister
New Delhi, Friday 28: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the Government's efforts.
STEM hiring in tier 2 and 3 Indian cities to rise by 15-20 pc by 2027: Report
New Delhi, Feb 28: With tech companies expanding their hiring focus to tier 2 and tier 3 cities, jobs for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates from these regions is expected to rise by 15-20 per cent by 2027, a report said on Friday.
Design is key to India's legacy and future development: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, February 28: Design is not only about aesthetics, it is an innovation that has its impact on India's legacy and will play a role in the country's development. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal during his address at the 44th Convocation Ceremony of National Institute of Design (NID), Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases designed, made in India laptop
New Delhi, Feb 27: Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has shared a post on social media platform X, where he is seen unveiling a laptop that is both “Designed” and “Made in India.”
Assam to develop end-to-end semiconductor and electronic ecosystem in 5-10 years: Chief Secretary
Guwahati, February 26: Acting proactively on the development of the manufacturing ecosystem in the state, Assam will develop an end-to-end semiconductor and electronics ecosystem in the state, said Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam.
Tata Group to sign MoUs with 10 more semiconductor companies: N Chandrasekaran
Guwahati, February 25: Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Tuesday said that the group is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 10 more semiconductor companies to boost the ecosystem.
Indian tech industry to hit $300 bn revenue in FY26, workforce to reach 5.8 mn in FY25
New Delhi, Feb 24: The Indian tech industry is projected to reach $300 billion revenue in FY26, a Nasscom report said on Monday, adding that in the current fiscal (estimated), the industry will add at least 126,000 net new employees, taking the total workforce to 5.8 million.
Space, AI key to India recovering global status of technology source: EAM Jaishankar
Varanasi, Feb 23: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said the country today is trying to recover its global status as a source of technology, adding that space and AI are a few areas in which India can play that role with government's efforts to develop talent.
'New Education Policy' preparing people for challenges of 'new world': EAM Jaishankar
Varanasi, February 23: Highlighting India's role as a source of technology throughout history, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India is now trying to reclaim that position, and a step in that direction is the New Education Policy, which aims to prepare people for the challenges of the 'new world'.