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Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026, highlighting India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem and efforts to strengthen its position in global manufacturing and technology supply chains.

India now has five semiconductor units in production, while ISM 2.0 is focused on building a wider domestic ecosystem across the semiconductor value chain.

GIFT City has risen nine places to 37th globally in GFCI 40 and entered the Asia-Pacific top 15, while improving its global FinTech ranking to 26th.

Today, the Reserve Bank released the data1 related to the 2025-26 round of its annual survey on computer software and information technology enabled services (ITES) exports. The survey2 collects details on India’s exports of software services {computer services and ITES/business process outsourcing (BPO) services} as per type of activity, on-site/off-site nature of services, country of destination and modes of supply. For 2025-26 round of the survey, 7,569 software export companies were co

India's data centre capacity is set to grow by 3,860 MW by 2030, requiring an estimated US$ 29.9 billion in development capital. Mumbai leads the pipeline, with Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi NCR emerging as key growth markets.

India is stepping up its semiconductor push with US$ 19.8 billion in additional subsidies, as SEMICON India brings together global industry stakeholders and highlights opportunities for investment in India's chipmaking ecosystem.

Salesforce sees significant opportunities for India as it adopts AI-first enterprise systems, with Indian technology professionals, engineers and partners expected to support the transformation of enterprise applications and intelligent interfaces.

SEMICON India 2026 will showcase India's growing semiconductor ecosystem, backed by a US$ 134.25 billion outlay under Semicon India Programme 2.0. Twelve semiconductor projects worth over US$ 172.68 billion have been approved across six states.

UPI will remain completely free for all person-to-person transactions and for 96% of merchant transactions under the new framework. A nominal MDR will apply only to larger merchant payments above Rs. 2,000, with proceeds supporting small merchant adoption.

SEMICON India 2026 will bring together global industry leaders and showcase India’s expanding semiconductor capabilities, with the domestic market projected to reach US$ 103 billion by 2030.

Jefferies projects that India's space economy will expand fivefold to US$ 40-45 billion by 2030 and that data centre capacity will surpass 10 GW within five years, describing the country's semiconductor, solar and aerospace expansion as part of a broader "New Industrial Revolution".

**Hrishikesh Nani Palkhivala, regarded as one of the most prominent lawyers India has produced famously said that the Income Tax Act (IT Act hereinafter) was a national disgrace due its highly unstable nature caused by the plethora of amendments made each year. This act has suffered over 4000 amendments till the introduction of the new […] The post The Curious Case of Casus Omissus and section 44AD of the Income Tax Act appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

For two nonprofits working at very different ends of the climate change spectrum, AI has changed what they can credibly offer the people they serve. SEEDS India, which works on building the resilience of people exposed to disasters and climate change impacts, and Farmers for Forests (F4F), which works in agroforestry, arrived at their respective AI solutions from different starting points and in pursuit of different aims. But both have seen a shift in the basic value proposition of their work: f

Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai showcased India's fintech scale, with UPI processing US$ 314.59 billion in July 2026 and DBT transfers reaching US$ 558.02 billion.

Commerce Secretary Mr. Rajesh Agrawal said the India-US trade deal is largely finalised, with market access details being worked out. He also highlighted India's potential to grow fintech exports from US$ 8 billion to US$ 60-80 billion.

Mr. Piyush Goyal met Thailand's Deputy PM Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun to discuss deepening bilateral trade and investment and advancing the AITIGA review. The two sides also engaged with Thai businesses across sectors including space technology, logistics and food processing.

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In 2023, SNRas Systems, a social enterprise, came to Villgro, a support organisation for social enterprises, with a problem that had nothing to do with their business model. They had 19 patents in aquaculture technology, contracts with retail chains, and a clear path to scale. What they lacked was INR 50 lakh in working capital to expand to new markets. Every bank they approached said the same thing: insufficient collateral. This is a familiar scenario for anyone working with impactful early-sta

India’s OTT audience grew 11% to nearly 665 million in 2026, while the connected-TV audience surged 60% to 206.9 million, highlighting the rapid expansion and diversification of the country’s digital entertainment ecosystem.

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting UPI's global expansion to 11 countries and India's 7.8% GDP growth.

DFPD and FCI have signed an MoU for FY27, introducing a performance-based framework to strengthen technology adoption, operational efficiency, transparency and accountability in India’s foodgrain management system.

India's fisheries sector has seen investments exceeding US$ 5.21 billion since 2015, with seafood exports rising to US$ 8.36 billion in 2025-26. RAS and Biofloc technologies are driving a shift towards intensive, export-oriented aquaculture.

Luxembourg Minister Mr. Lex Delles and Dr. Jitendra Singh discussed expanding India-Luxembourg cooperation in space, AI, quantum technologies and life sciences.

Over 600 Internet experts and policymakers are gathering in Mumbai for APNIC 62, focused on cybersecurity, routing security and Internet governance. NIXI and APNIC are set to sign an MoU to strengthen India's Internet infrastructure.

The SCO aims to be more than a security dialogue, because churn in the global order means not only military power but includes new instruments like infrastructure, energy and technology. The SCO has potential here. China’s factories, Russia’s energy and resources, India’s technology and services, and Central Asia’s location and minerals, connected to Iran and Pakistan’s location on the Arabian Sea, could become a formidable economic geography. The post The SCO at 25 is evolving appeared first on

NIELIT and Intel India launch Agentic AI skilling programmes to strengthen India’s AI talent pipeline and prepare youth for an AI-driven workforce.

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The revised law modernises China’s defense system by clarifying military and civilian responsibilities, integrating advanced technology, and defining duties for citizens, including the potential for resource expropriation Highlights The 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s […] The post Revision of National Defense Mobilization Law of China: A warning signal for India? appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

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Artificial intelligence is beginning to move from pilot projects and chatbots into the everyday machinery of urban governance. Chandigarh Municipal Corporation’s 2026–27 budget reflects this shift. Of its total ₹1,712 crore budget, ₹12 crore has for the first time been allocated for a package of information-technology upgrades, including AI-based systems, digital file tracking and online billing and payment systems. The city has also previously introduced BIRBAL, an AI-enabled chatbot that helps

India is strengthening its data centre ecosystem through ease-of-doing-business reforms, with potential investments of around US$ 200 billion expected to support the sector's expansion and growing AI infrastructure demand.

India’s e-commerce market is projected to reach US$ 345 billion by 2030, driven by rapid growth in quick commerce, AI adoption and rising online consumption across Tier II and Tier III cities.

India and Denmark held the 4th JWG meeting in Copenhagen to strengthen cooperation in MSME development, innovation and intellectual property. The engagement included visits to Danish innovation hubs and participation in the Nordic-India Startup Summit 2026.

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The government has notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of US$ 13.31 billion to strengthen India's chip manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme aims to make India a key part of the global semiconductor value chain and create up to 60,000 direct jobs.

UPI users will be able to make merchant payments across Uzbekistan by scanning UZQR, expanding India’s digital payment connectivity and supporting seamless transactions for Indian travellers.

TRAI's July 2026 data shows India's total telephone subscribers rising to 1354.28 million, with broadband subscribers reaching 1094.48 million and overall tele-density improving to 94.68%.

India is positioning itself as a long-term investment and global production platform, with opportunities spanning advanced manufacturing, AI, semiconductors, digital infrastructure, financial services and emerging technologies.

India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in startups, deep-tech, innovation and MSMEs at a roundtable in Tokyo. The partnership will focus on patient capital, technology collaboration, manufacturing integration and greater investment linkages between the two startup ecosystems.

India and Morocco agreed to double bilateral trade over the next five years, while establishing a Joint Working Group to explore a Preferential Trade Agreement and improve market access.

UPI has completed 10 years, with annual transaction value rising from Rs. 0.07 lakh crore in FY17 to around Rs. 314 lakh crores in FY26, while transaction volumes surged from 1.78 crore to over 24,162 crores.

India’s data centre footprint is projected to exceed 101 million sq. ft. by 2030 from nearly 27 million sq. ft. in H1 2026, while IT capacity is expected to rise from 1.8+ GW to over 6.7 GW. More than US$ 300 billion in investment commitments are expected to support the sector’s expansion.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) governs how organisations in India collect, store, and use personal data. In November 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology government notified the act and the DPDP Rules, and organisations have until May 2027 to become compliant. The act applies to any entity that collects personal data, which includes nonprofits. For a sector that has long relied on field staff, offline forms, and informal channels such as WhatsApp to c

When it comes to technology for advancements in health, India has often displayed ambition and expertise. Over the last few years, a variety of health-tech solutions have been piloted, including a portable DNA testing device that identifies infections and drug resistance, an AI assistant in delivery rooms, and algorithm-based detection of tuberculosis in chest X-rays. These are more than ideas developed in urban innovation hubs; they have been deployed or adopted in real world settings.  De

UPI has completed a decade of operations, emerging as a key pillar of India’s digital payments ecosystem, with rapid growth in transaction volumes, value, bank participation and international adoption.

India and Brazil have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and ICTs, focusing on digital infrastructure, universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure and emerging technologies.

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi interacted with founders of 20 space startups, encouraging wider applications of space technology across agriculture, livestock, environment and other sectors while supporting India’s growing private space ecosystem.

India is strengthening trade and investment ties with Japan through a 200-member business delegation, with a focus on manufacturing, semiconductors, clean energy, automotive, steel and other high-technology sectors.

Google India Managing Director Ms. Preeti Lobana said small enterprises, farmers and workers in Tier-2, Tier-3 and rural India will drive the next phase of India’s digital economy and broader AI adoption.

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Aadhaar App crosses 5 crore downloads, expanding access to digital Aadhaar services and strengthening secure, consent-based offline identity verification.

India and Singapore strengthened economic cooperation through high-level ministerial and business engagements focused on trade, investment, technology, agri-exports, fintech, Global Capability Centres and sustainable infrastructure.

India is positioning its Digital Public Infrastructure as a population-scale growth engine, combining digital identity, payments, connectivity and technology-enabled public services to advance inclusive development.

India’s established IT ecosystem, growing AI applications, renewable energy capacity and expanding digital infrastructure are strengthening the country’s position in emerging technology and data centre markets, according to Union Minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw.

India and Japan have agreed to deepen defence cooperation with a focus on maritime security, defence technology, joint exercises and greater operational coordination, strengthening their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

India aims to raise gems and jewellery exports to US$ 100 billion by 2040 by advancing design-led manufacturing, branding, technology adoption and value addition under the ‘Crafted in India’ proposition.

India and Singapore are strengthening economic ties through ministerial and business-level engagements focused on investment, market access, technology, skills, agri-food exports and advanced manufacturing.

India and Malaysia are strengthening cooperation in public administration and governance through capacity building, digital government, AI-enabled grievance redressal and the exchange of governance best practices.

SEMICON India 2026 will bring together 500+ exhibitors and 240+ international companies from 40+ countries, highlighting India’s growing semiconductor manufacturing, design and innovation ecosystem.

India’s transition from Digital Public Infrastructure to indigenous AI is not simply an effort to make more data available for AI development. It is to see how data associated with public digital systems can be brought into new technological uses without weakening the legal and institutional safeguards that govern its collection, access and use. That balance creates sustained innovation alongside privacy, participation and public accountability. The post DPI for AI and AI for DPI appeared first

The new Qatar-India remittance corridor combines Qatar Post's postal network with UPI infrastructure, enabling convenient inward remittances of up to US$ 1,048 per transaction to UPI-enabled Indian bank accounts.

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India’s 79-year transformation has expanded its economic scale, strengthened infrastructure and digital connectivity, improved social indicators and diversified trade and manufacturing, positioning the country for its next phase of growth.

The Sapt Dhara vision outlines seven growth pillars spanning manufacturing, agriculture, technology, connectivity, defence, green and blue economy and soft power to strengthen India’s global position.

STP units recorded estimated exports of US$ 87.57 billion in FY26, strengthening India’s IT and IT-enabled services export ecosystem.

India’s engineering services exports have expanded nearly eightfold in a decade, reflecting rising global demand for Indian engineering, R&D, product development and specialised technology capabilities.

Daimler India’s proposed investment will strengthen BharatBenz’s manufacturing, R&D and technology capabilities in Tamil Nadu, while expanding localisation, employment and export potential across the commercial vehicle ecosystem.

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The National AI Skilling Initiative is strengthening AI literacy and industry-relevant capabilities among students through practical training in generative AI, prompt engineering, workflow automation and AI-enabled productivity.

UMANG and DigiLocker are expanding digital access to government services and documents, supported by DPI integration, CSCs, multilingual access and paperless service delivery.

SBI’s deployment of AI across credit assessment, cheque processing, fraud risk management and early warning systems is helping streamline banking operations while improving customer service and employee productivity.

MSME procurement through GeM reached US$ 26.84 billion in FY2025-26, with the platform strengthening participation of startups, women entrepreneurs and SHGs.

GeM has facilitated over US$ 222.22 billion in cumulative procurement, with its next phase focusing on Artificial Intelligence, last-mile access, credit, sustainability and wider participation.

DGFT’s integration with ICEGATE enables authenticated digital verification of voluntary duty payments, reducing documentation, manual checks and compliance requirements for exporters seeking closure of AA and EPCG authorisations.