Top 10 AI Startups in Kolkata
Kolkata is emerging as a promising AI startup hub with companies innovating in conversational AI, robotics, analytics, healthcare, and automation. Supported by affordable infrastructure, technical talent, and growing digital adoption, the city is steadily strengthening its role in India’s expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Google, Amazon, Microsoft commit $67.5 bn to India’s AI push – but structural gaps cloud the promise
Google, Amazon and Microsoft have collectively committed more than $67.5 billion toward artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and digital manufacturing projects in India over the past year.
Karnataka using AI to power welfare delivery, cybersecurity and citizen services: Centre for e-Governance CEO
T Bhoobalan, CEO, Centre for e-Governance, Government of Karnataka, said the state is prioritising infrastructure expansion, in-house technology development, skill upgradation, capacity building and adoption of emerging technologies as part of its roadmap for the new fiscal.
India’s GCCs are increasingly leading the AI mandate for global enterprises, driving global value creation: Nasscom – Zinnov Report
Nasscom, in collaboration with Zinnov, recently released the findings of its latest Global Capability Centre (GCC) Landscape Report, titled, “GCC Value Orbit: From Delivery Engine to Enterprise Nerve Centre” on the sidelines of the Nasscom GCC Summit 2026.
Invest UP pitches state’s GCC potential at NASSCOM meet
Invest UP on Thursday showcased the state’s growing global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem at the NASSCOM GCC Summit in Mumbai.The summit, which was attended by multinational corporations, investors and CXOs, saw the state officials present UP as an emerging destination for technology and business operations.
Infrastructure push to make Hyderabad a global city in 10 years, says Sridhar Babu
The Telangana govt, which has set itself the target of turning the state into a $1 trillion economy by 2034, has fast-tracked future-ready infrastructure development in Hyderabad with an eye on transforming it into a global city over the next decade.
Bengaluru startup turns wastewater into clean water and biogas
A Bengaluru-based company is drawing attention for its innovative approach to wastewater management by converting sewage and industrial wastewater into clean reusable water and biogas.At a time when fuel prices and environmental concerns continue to rise, the company’s sustainable model is being seen as an important step towards circular economy practices and resource conservation.
Karnataka eyes larger role in commercial space economy; plans common testing facility
Karnataka is set to become a major hub for commercial space innovation. The state plans to boost its SpaceTech sector through a DeepTech Decade vision. Efforts include establishing common testing facilities and manufacturing parks. This initiative aims to support startups and MSMEs in the growing new-space economy.
Karnataka to bolster commercial space tech: Minister Priyank Kharge
Space technology is a key pillar in Karnataka’s DeepTech Decade vision. The state is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of India’s commercial space growth by building deep capabilities across innovation, advanced manufacturing, data, upstream and downstream applications,” said IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge at a roundtable conference with space tech startup founders and stakeholders from the industry and academia on Thursday.
AI-driven platform launched to boost jobs for differently abled in Bengaluru
A new AI-driven platform aimed at improving employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) was launched in Bengaluru on Thursday with the support of the state government.
Inside India’s GCC Future | Key Insights from NASSCOM GCC Summit 2026
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Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first space-tech unicorn, raises $60 million
Hyderabad-based private space launch startup Skyroot Aerospace on Thursday said it has raised $60 million in a fresh funding round led by existing investors Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn.
The ISM 1.0 Story: How India Built Foundations Of A Semiconductor Industry In 36 Months
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Mindgrove–Pinetics tie-up brings Indian chips into commercial devices
Mindgrove Technologies has entered into a commercial partnership with Pinetics to integrate locally designed chips into finished electronic products, marking a step forward in India’s push to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
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