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EaseMyTrip launches 'EMT Invest' to fuel growth-ready and profitable businesses across high-potential sectors
New Delhi, June 9: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms, has announced the launch of EMT Invest, a strategic investment arm aimed at accelerating the growth of founder-led, profitable businesses across diverse high-growth sectors.
BEL joins Tata Electronics to develop indigenous electronics, chip solutions
New Delhi, June 6: In line with the government’s vision for self-reliance, navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Friday announced a collaboration with Tata Electronics towards the development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions.
HFCL clocks Rs 81.4 crore Q4 loss, revenue falls 40 pc
Mumbai, May 22: The Mahendra Nahata-run HFCL Limited on Thursday announced that the company’s net loss for the fourth quarter (Q4 FY25) widened to Rs 81.4 crore, compared to a net profit of Rs 110 crore in the same period last fiscal (Q4 FY24).
Indian brands capture 91 pc of domestic smartwatch market in Q1: Report
New Delhi, May 19: Indian brands captured over 91 per cent of the smartwatch market in the January-March quarter (Q1), reaffirming their stronghold in the segment, a report showed on Monday.
Dailyhunt parent VerSe Innovation to lay off 350 amid broader restructuring
New Delhi, May 17: VerSe Innovation, the parent company of content platform Dailyhunt and short-video app Josh, is set to lay off approximately 350 employees this month as part of a broader restructuring effort.
Indian tablet market grows 15 pc in Jan-March, 5G captures 43 pc share
New Delhi, May 14: The Indian tablet market witnessed a 15 per cent (year-on-year) and 13 per cent (quarter-on-quarter) growth in the January-March period (Q1), buoyed by sustained demand from both the consumer and enterprise segments, according to a new report.
50 pc Indian tech professionals now getting AI training at work: Report
New Delhi, May 12: Nearly half of technology professionals in India are getting some level of Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling support from their current employers, according to a report on Monday.
US investment firm Vanguard cuts Ola's valuation to $1.25 billion as IPO faces uncertainty
New Delhi, May 9: US-based asset management firm Vanguard has sharply reduced the valuation of ride-hailing company Ola to $1.25 billion, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
C-DOT, CSIR-NPL sign MoU to boost joint research in classical and quantum communications
New Delhi, May 7: In a major step toward strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced communication technologies, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and innovation in classical and quantum communication.
PM Modi's vision driving growth of science and technology: Ajay Sood
New Delhi, May 4: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and push to leverage science and technology on several platforms for the growth seen in the field in recent years.
WAVES summit: PM Modi bats for creative responsibility to uphold cultural integrity and instil positive values
Mumbai, May 1: Underscoring the importance of creative responsibility in a technology-driven 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised that as technology increasingly influences human lives, extra efforts are needed to preserve emotional sensitivity and cultural richness.
46 pc Indian Gen Z says chip performance shaping their smartphone choices
New Delhi, May 1: India’s Gen Z is becoming increasingly tech-savvy and informed, with nearly half (46 per cent) of them saying that chipset performance plays a key role in their smartphone purchase decisions, a new report said on Thursday.
PM Modi to address YUGM innovation conclave tomorrow
New Delhi, April 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday address the YUGM Conclave, which aims to catalyse large-scale private investment in India’s innovation ecosystem and will see various key projects being initiated.
Viksit Bharat will be driven by start-ups and innovation: IIT Madras Director
New Delhi, April 26: Viksit Bharat will be driven by start-ups and innovation, said Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) on Saturday.
Quantum computing to revolutionise innovation and scientific discovery: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, April 25: Quantum computing is not just another step forward but a giant leap that will define innovation, accelerate scientific discovery and unlock multiple solutions to human problems that were hitherto always thought of as insurmountable, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday.
Over 70pc Indians seeking GenAI to boost productivity, communication skills: Report
New Delhi, April 25: More than 70 per cent of Indians are seeking generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools to boost their productivity as well as communication skills, a new report said on Friday.
Mid-Market GCCs set to drive next phase of growth in India: Report
Hyderabad, April 22: India is home to over 480 mid-market global capability centres (GCCs), employing more than 210,000 professionals and over 680 mid-market GCC Units, a report said on Tuesday.
'WAVES 2025' emerging as global connector between creators and buyers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mumbai, April 19: The world of creators and their economy is going through a fundamental change and the ‘WAVES 2025’ event seeks to evolve itself as a global platform for media and entertainment, just as Davos serves as a global platform for economic policies, said Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday.
Electronics manufacturing ecosystem created 25 lakh jobs in 10 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 18: The electronics manufacturing industry has seen a five times growth in the last 10 years, surpassing Rs 11 lakh crore while the entire ecosystem has created 25 lakh jobs, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday.
Designed in India, Made in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases ultra-durable tablet
New Delhi, April 18: Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday took to social media platform X to showcase a tablet that is not only designed and made in India but is also extra durable.
Slowdown in IT sector not just due to AI, Trump tariffs: Sridhar Vembu
New Delhi, April 18: The slowdown seen in the quarterly results by India's information technology (IT) companies is not just a result of disruption due to artificial intelligence (AI) and Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs but also inefficiency in products and services of the broader software industry, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said on Friday.
C-DOT, Sterlite Technologies achieve key milestone towards quantum-secured networks
New Delhi, April 17: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Sterlite Technologies Ltd on Thursday said they have successfully tested India’s first QKD transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) -- marking a major milestone in the nation's journey towards quantum-secured communication networks.
Wipro clocks 6.4 pc rise in Q4 net profit at Rs 3,569.6 crore
New Delhi, April 16: IT software major Wipro Ltd on Wednesday reported a 6.4 per cent sequential rise in net profit to Rs 3,569.6 crore for the fourth quarter of the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
9 in 10 Indian software development leaders bet big on AI to build apps
Mumbai, April 15: More than nine in 10 (92 per cent) software development leaders in India believe AI agents will become as essential to app development as traditional software tools, a report said on Tuesday.
IIT Delhi, Micron tie up to power next-gen semiconductor research in India
New Delhi, April 15: The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. to promote advanced research in electronic materials and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modelling.
PM Modi's vision propels India into global big league in defence, space & new tech
New Delhi, April 14: Over the past decade, India has undergone a transformation that has reshaped its global standing from a developing nation with potential to a powerhouse pushing boundaries across defence, space, and technology.
AI can be used for applications in agriculture, health, logistics, education: MeitY official
New Delhi, April 11: With India having attained success in the spread of its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), a senior MeitY official said on Friday that AI can be used for developing applications in key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, logistics, education which can transform lives.
India scaling up its AI mission, says Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, April 11: India is not behind in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) leadership and is now focused on scaling up its own AI mission, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, Nandan Nilekani, said on Friday.
More Indian women taking up high-demand roles in tech: Report
New Delhi, April 10: As India’s tech industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more women are stepping into high-demand roles and making a strong impact, a new report said on Thursday.
T Koshy quits as ONDC head, new team to lead
New Delhi, April 10: T Koshy, the founding Managing Director and CEO of the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has stepped down from his role.
Cyient launches its semiconductor subsidiary Cyient Semiconductors
Mumbai, April 8: Engineering and technology company Cyient has set up a fully-owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, to innovate and excel across the global semiconductor landscape.
Evaluation of AI large language models in final stage: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 7: The evaluation of AI large language model (LLM) applications is in its final stage, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. The minister said the government will be in a position to award the first few LLM model teams, which will subsequently start receiving funding under the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission.
AI crucial, but need to be cautious: MP CM
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that AI is crucial, but at the same time, we also need to be cautious about the new technology.
AI adoption key to Small and Medium Enterprises growth in India: Experts
New Delhi, March 22: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and continuously changing the landscape for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India and can boost efficiency & business growth for SMEs, according to the leaders who converged at Nasscom Global Confluence 2025 in New Delhi.
Aim is to develop India into a product nation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 20: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the focus of the government is to develop India into a product nation.
Four new data centre parks to be set up in Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur: Maha Industry Secy
Mumbai, March 20: Maharashtra Industry Secretary P. Anbalagan said on Thursday that the state is set to accelerate India's digital future with four new data centre parks to be established in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.
3,300 IoT startups in India fostering innovation across multiple sectors: Report
New Delhi, March 20: The thriving Indian startup ecosystem, with over 3,300 Internet of Things (IoT)-focused startups, is fostering innovation across multiple sectors, a report showed on Thursday.
PM Modi reveals why Indian talent continues to lead top tech firms globally
New Delhi, March 16: As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.
Electronics technology for Hyperloop Project to be developed at ICF Chennai: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Chennai, March 15: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, said on Saturday that the electronics component technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
Indian tech and durables sector logs 6 pc growth in Q4 2024, smaller cities outpace metros
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian tech and durables sector sustained its growth momentum, registering 6 per cent volume and value growth in Q4 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023, a new report showed on Wednesday.