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End dependence days: What India should and should not buildCurrent government procurement policies can obstruct innovation, often favouring established firms. Furthermore, major Indian corporations ...
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window openThe year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy acti...
Delhi government's purchases from GeM portal jump 156% to Rs 1,595 cr in April-JulyDelhi government's purchases via GeM portal surged 156 percent to Rs 1,595 crore. This significant increase provides a strong platform for ...
10 Years of GeM: The platform that transformed public procurement in IndiaThe Government e Marketplace (GeM), has revolutionized public procurement in India by providing standardized digital tools that boost confi...
GeM gross merchandise value surges from Rs 422 crore to over Rs 1.55 lakh crore in a decade: Piyush GoyalGovernment e-Marketplace (GeM) has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value of over Rs 1.55 lakh crore, up sharply from Rs 422 crore a decade ago...
Karnataka-backed SFAL’s deeptech portfolio crosses Rs 1,000-crore valuationThe accelerator, which began by supporting fabless chip design startups, is now seeking to enable a wider semiconductor value chain coverin...
Investors on a new mission: Funding spacetech startupsIndia's growing space sector is making strides in essential mission technologies and components. With investor interest surging in startups...
Karnataka plans new procurement framework to ease startup tech adoptionThe initiative, to be rolled out under Government First, is awaiting Cabinet approval. It will establish an expert committee comprising mem...
DLI 2.0 to widen financing options for chip design companiesThe Design-linked Incentive scheme's second edition may offer significant financial support. Eligible startups and MSMEs could receive seed...
Millennium Semiconductors, Mouser, RayQ plan India expansion amid electronics boomGlobal logistics shifts and growing Indian demand are driving expansion for electronics warehousing firms. Millennium Semiconductors plans ...
How Goodwind Moto Tours is taking India's motorcycle tourism globalThree former corporate executives transformed their passion for motorcycling into Goodwind Moto Tours, a premium experiential travel compan...
AI is reshaping hiring, making evidence-based verification more critical: Millow's Karan BhattyAI is revolutionising Indian hiring by enhancing candidate preparation and employer verification processes. Companies now prioritise eviden...
India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launchIndia has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privatel...
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Every AI founder wants product-market fit; enterprise buyers want something elseBuilding an AI product is only the beginning. Winning enterprise customers requires a different set of strengths. As enterprise AI adoption...
India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
Generics must not be imperiled over data protection: Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr Reddy's LaboratoriesDr Reddy's chairman, Satish Reddy, has raised concerns about compromising India's competitive edge in generics for foreign investments. He ...
Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
Digital India to power India's growth story with AI, chips and DPI: MeitYIndia is poised for a digital leap, with AI, semiconductors, and indigenous manufacturing set to drive economic growth. Building on a decad...
Entrepreneurship and innovation: Scaling India's strategic technology ecosystemIndia's pursuit of technological self-reliance is gathering pace as sovereign capabilities in defence, space, semiconductors, and secure co...