India has launched a $120 million initiative to promote a circular economy in the electronics sector, aiming to transform how the country manages e-waste and electronic resources. The five-year program, led by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)...
India’s next phase of digital transformation hinges not just on the scale of its platforms but on the quality of data powering them, according to a new report by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Technologies Hub. The report, released as part...
Venture capital firms in India are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to enhance efficiency in sourcing and managing deals. With growing workloads and a surge in startup pitches, these firms are leveraging generative AI (GenAI) tools and...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains significantly underutilised by India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Experts at a recent summit organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)...
In a significant step toward building India’s next-generation tech workforce, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with IG Drones to establish 50 Drone Centres of Excellence across engineering colleges in India. The initiative, formalised through...
In a significant boost to India’s skilling mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), unveiled the India Skills Accelerator initiative at a high-level roundtable held at Kaushal Bhawan, New...
A startup incubated at IIT Guwahati has developed AI-powered autonomous robots for real-time surveillance along India’s international borders. This cutting-edge defence technology, created by Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory Pvt Ltd (DSRL), is currently undergoing field trials with the Indian...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses globally, and India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are no exception. A recent white paper by Nasscom, supported by Meta, sheds light on the immense potential AI holds for tech-enabled MSMEs in...
Digital fitness and wellness startup Portl has successfully raised $3 million in a funding round led by Bharat Innovation Fund. This latest investment also saw participation from T-Hub Foundation and existing investor Kalaari Capital. The fresh capital infusion is...
Orb Energy, a leading solar power company in India, has achieved a significant milestone. The company commissioned its first 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere, Hassan district, Karnataka. This solar facility spans 110 acres and is projected...
