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India Launches Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to Bolster Chipmaking Ecosystem

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking a strategic push to elevate the country’s capabilities in semiconductor production.The initiative builds directly on ISM 1.0, shifting focus toward high-value segments including the manufacturing of semiconductor equipment and materials. It also prioritizes the development of full-stack Indian intellectual property and the fortification of domestic supply chains.

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Budget 2026: Auto & Components Get Policy Continuity and Longer-Run Relief

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Budget 2026 strengthens the “future-ready” manufacturing stack behind next-generation vehicles. The India Semiconductor Mission will advance through ISM 2.0 to build domestic capability in equipment and materials, develop full-stack Indian IP, and create industry-led R&D and training centers. The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, launched in April 2025, is proposed to be scaled up with the outlay raised from ₹22,919 crore to ₹40,000 crore, reflecting strong investment traction. To secure EV-era inputs, the Rare Earth Permanent Magnets initiative will be supported through dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to promote mining, processing, R&D and manufacturing.

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Priyank Kharge Announces Bengaluru GAFX 2026, Spotlights Karnataka’s Expanding Creative Economy

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The Government of Karnataka, in association with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI) and Startup Karnataka, on Sunday announced the seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX 2026, Asia’s largest annual conference and exhibition for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, XR and immersive content. The event will be held from February 27 to March 1, 2026, at Hotel Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru.

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Seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX to be held on Feb 27

DOE & GOK, News /

The Karnataka government on Monday announced the seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, one of the country’s largest AVGC-XR conferences and exhibitions.

Supported by the state government in collaboration with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry and Startup Karnataka, the event will be held from February 27 to March 1 here.

It is expected to bring together creators, studios, technologists, investors, and industry leaders from across the global media and entertainment ecosystem.

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India’s GenAI boom: 7 states driving most startup activity

Cybersecurity & AI, News /

India’s Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) ecosystem is growing fast, with over 890 GenAI startups operating across the country in 2025. However, this growth is not evenly spread. A small group of states accounts for the bulk of GenAI startup activity, highlighting where talent, capital and tech ecosystems are most concentrated.

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 Sees Over 35,000 Registrations Ahead Of February Meet

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The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, has received over 35,000 registrations ahead of the event, indicating wide global interest. Officials said the response so far makes it the largest among the four global AI summits organised to date. Media registration for the summit is currently open, with February 8 set as the deadline to apply.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans solar-powered AI data centres in orbit’

Cybersecurity & AI, News /

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly exploring an ambitious plan to power artificial intelligence infrastructure using solar energy harvested in orbit, according to a recent filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The proposal outlines a concept where large numbers of satellites could function as space-based power and computing platforms for AI workloads — a move that could significantly change how high-energy data processing is handled in the future.

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Govt today is not just a consumer of technology, but a co-creator: Dr Manjula N, Govt of Karnataka

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As India debates how to regulate AI without slowing innovation, Karnataka positions itself as a state where policy is designed to enable deployment, not just experimentation. During an interaction at the India Digital Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, Dr Manjula N, Secretary to the Government, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, outlines how the state is strengthening itself as an active innovation enabler as technology paradigms rapidly evolve

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Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware

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Karnataka is already a favourite among start-ups, given its position as the country’s top information technology (IT) software hub. And, once again, it clinches the top spot in the Outlook Business Outperformers 2026 rankings. With its dominance in software exports and global IT services, the state secures an overall score of 83.3 and first place among peers for starting up.

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