When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly lossAsian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflati...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exitHappy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Tata Electronics onboards Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for Dholera fabTata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaborat...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
India key to Mercedes’ technology stack, autonomous-driving ambitions: CTO Jörg BurzerMercedes-Benz is significantly leveraging its Indian R&D center in Bengaluru for its biggest software transformation to date, MB.OS, which ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
We cannot let AI frontier models fall into hands of authoritarian regimes: French President Emmanuel MacronArtificial intelligence frontier models must not be allowed to fall into the hands of authoritarian regimes, but democracies must co-ope...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
"Innovation is embedded in India's DNA": PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter t...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw expects more companies to start production of memory chips in IndiaStrong demand for memory (data storage) cards and advanced chips has tightened global supplies and supported higher prices in past quarters...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
GlobalFoundries partners with Fermionic to produce first ever chip for an Indian firmFermionic's RF chips will be the first Indian semiconductors to be manufactured by GlobalFoundries, which has been producing chips for glob...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Zoho unveils India-designed server as AI boom pushes up infra costsZoho has launched Nathu La, an indigenously designed server platform. This move aims to reduce infrastructure costs and improve energy effi...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister VaishnawIndia is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
World's most advanced chips, including Nvidia chips, being designed in India: Union minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia is now designing advanced semiconductor chips for global leaders like Nvidia and Intel. Over 300 universities are teaching chip desig...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST