IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
PM Modi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discuss human-centric AI, open-weight models and India partnershipsPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch to discuss artificial intelligence. They focused on developing AI system...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar joins AI executive huddle with G7 leadersPratyush Kumar of Sarvam AI joined top global AI leaders for a G-7 working lunch. The meeting focused on AI and the Digital Age. Leaders fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
HCLTech bets big on sovereign AI with strategic investment in Sarvam AIHCLTech strategically invested $1.5 billion in Indian AI startup Sarvam AI, acquiring a 10.5% stake. This partnership aims to address enter...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
For Sarvams to scale, tap global capitalIndia's generative AI landscape is thriving, yet it seeks greater global financial backing. While local startups are making strides in fund...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
ETtech interview: AI is a capital game; our fundraise is large for India but quite small in the global context: Sarvam cofoundersIn an interview with ET, Sarvam cofounder Pratyush Kumar said Sarvam — which counts HCLTech, Bessemer Venture Partners, Peak XV, Khosla Ven...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Sarvam: When US slams the door, India begins to find its own openingSarvam AI’s rise to a $1.5 bn valuation after raising $234 mn marks a major milestone for India’s push toward AI sovereignty. The funding c...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndian businesses are increasingly embedding AI, transforming operations and yielding measurable returns. However, legacy infrastructure, s...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Claude Fable 5, Mythos banned: Indian techie shares Indian jugaads one can use to bypass restrictions to access AI toolsNew US restrictions on advanced AI models from Anthropic have caused a stir in India. Indian tech enthusiasts are sharing 'jugaad' solution...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Fable 5 wake-up call; Indians chase SpaceX jackpotHappy Monday! The Fable 5 disruption has triggered fresh calls for India to build its own AI muscle. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Fable 5 shock puts sovereign AI back on India’s agendaUS export controls on advanced AI models have spurred India's call for sovereign AI development. Industry leaders warn against reliance on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Thanks, Trump-ji for the push we neededUS attempts to control advanced AI model exports face challenges. This may push nations like India to develop their own AI capabilities. In...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Anthropic ban: Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar warns against reliance on foreign modelsA US ban on advanced AI models has highlighted the vulnerability of foreign reliance, according to Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar. He urged Ind...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Anthropic’s Fable 5 takedown triggers India Inc push for AI self-relianceA US directive suspending access to Anthropic's AI models has spurred India Inc's push for self-reliance in AI infrastructure. Technology l...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India won't be second to anybody in developing foundational AI models: IT SecretaryIndia is stepping up its AI game with the launch of Varya, its first indigenous AI video model. Developed by Avataar. ai with support from ...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST