AI INNOVATION INDIA
PM Modi, French President Macron hold delegation-level talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Nice, France. They jointly launched 'Bharat Innovates 2026', a three-day event. This showcased India's deep-tech startups and innovators. The leaders discussed Indo-French cooperation on global challenges. They highlighted initiatives in AI and clean energy. The event aims to transform India into a global innovation hub.
'Shared ambition of reliable, open, safe AI': Macron at Bharat Innovates seeks ethical use of AI
French President Emmanuel Macron urged against AI monopolisation and called for international cooperation, emphasising India and France's shared commitment to ethical and responsible AI development. The leaders jointly inaugurated 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice, showcasing deep-tech startups and fostering collaboration in innovation and technology for global good.
"Innovation is embedded in India's DNA": PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026
Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter to provider. The conclave aims to foster global collaboration in deep-tech sectors, emphasizing innovation for human welfare and inclusive growth. This event signifies a deepening India-France synergy for future global innovation.
Anthropic ban: Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar warns against reliance on foreign models
A US ban on advanced AI models has highlighted the vulnerability of foreign reliance, according to Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar. He urged Indian firms to embrace sovereign AI, building systems domestically. For AI researchers and engineers, he said the ban sets a precedent in which talent will increasingly be seen as aligned to national interests rather than the companies.
Amazon to expand automation use in inventory management at India fulfilment centres
In an interview with PTI, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady said the company already uses several automation solutions in its Indian fulfilment network and remains committed to investing in the market, where it has announced significant long-term capital commitments.
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India's technological self-reliance to be on display at VivaTech 2026 in Paris: Jawed Ashraf
India is the AI Partner Country at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The nation will display its advancements in sovereign AI capabilities and self-reliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address. This event highlights India's commitment to shaping the future of AI and its global role.
Bharat innovates, ready for take-off
India's deep-tech startups are showcasing their advanced capabilities in France. This event highlights India's growing strength in space, AI, and defence. Indian companies are developing rockets and satellites for global markets. France serves as a key gateway to Europe. This initiative aims to foster international partnerships for co-development and investment.
Marc Andreessen critiques AI regulation debate after Anthropic model shutdown
Marc Andreessen, a cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, has voiced strong opinions on artificial intelligence regulation. His comments follow the US government's order to suspend access to Anthropic's advanced AI models, citing national security. Andreessen views strict rules as "red-tape monsters" that hinder innovation and burden startups.
'Wake Up Now': Sridhar Vembu says Indians should drop globalization illusions after US restricts access to Fable 5, Mythos 5 AI models
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu highlights restrictions on advanced AI models for users outside the US. He stresses the need for India to develop its own technologies. Vembu urges adoption of smaller, Indian-developed, and open-source AI models. He believes this approach is crucial for national security and economic sovereignty. Support for this view comes from RBI director Gurumurthy, who recalls Dr.
Scaling growth and risk: Why managed services are now mission-critical for India Inc
The question should no longer be about whether to adopt managed services but about how to use and leverage them to transform functions.
Karnataka approves 50 AI labs in government colleges
Karnataka is establishing 50 AI labs in government colleges to boost emerging tech skills and employability in smaller cities. This initiative, part of the 2026-27 budget and in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission, will equip students with AI, machine learning, and data science expertise. The program aims to foster innovation and create a skilled workforce across the state.
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: Nasscom
India's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors stand at a crucial stage with many startups continuously facing challenges for moving towards scaled deployment. To strengthen these industries, Agri and Water Tech in New Delhi on Friday.
Agentic AI returns in India poised to grow fivefold to $14.4 million: SAP study
Globally, India ranks second in strategic approaches to AI investment. Reflecting this momentum, Indian organisations plan to invest $25.9 million in AI, with spending expected to rise 45% over the next two years, it said.
Aum Ventures plans to invest Rs 750 crore in innovative startups in 5 years
VC firm Aum Ventures has launched its second fund, India Innovation Fund II, targeting Rs 750 crore. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 innovative, IP-driven startups over five years, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage companies. This follows their previous deployment of $30 million across 24 early-stage ventures.
AI to bring more jobs; Indian engineers must focus on collaboration: Microsoft's Rajiv Kumar
Indian engineers should embrace Artificial Intelligence, as it's expected to create more opportunities than disrupt jobs. A senior Microsoft India executive emphasized that continuous learning and adaptability are crucial, with a significant portion of the workforce needing upskilling by 2030. New roles are emerging, and employers are prioritizing skills-based hiring, highlighting AI's potential as a thought partner.
EY launches Bengaluru AI centre to help firms test and scale AI transformation
EY has launched a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot AI innovation hub in Bengaluru, designed to support clients in the exploration and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions. This initiative is a key component of EY's major $1.4 billion commitment to advancing AI technology. Businesses from around the globe and within India can delve into innovative business strategies and enhance their operational effectiveness.
Inside Jamnagar: How Meta and Reliance are building India’s AI infrastructure backbone
Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership beyond connectivity to build an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a major step in India’s AI infrastructure journey. The collaboration underscores India’s growing role as a global AI hub while placing sustainability and renewable energy at the centre of the next wave of digital growth.
ET AI Hackathon 2.0: How Octave is connecting AI talent with real-world innovation
As India's AI ecosystem evolves, the focus is increasingly shifting from experimentation to impact. Through its partnership with ET AI Hackathon 2.0, Octave is helping bridge emerging AI talent with real-world industry challenges, showcasing how artificial intelligence can drive meaningful outcomes across sectors.
AI world vastly different from IT Act era, believe new law is needed: Union minister Vaishnaw
India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw believes a new law is needed for Artificial Intelligence. The current IT Act, enacted in 2000, predates AI's rapid growth. Discussions are underway with the industry to balance innovation and regulation. India is also tightening rules on AI-generated content and deepfakes to ensure citizen safety.
IIT Hyderabad launches AI hub with JICA to boost Indo–Japan AI collaboration
The AI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad, with JICA and Japanese partners, strengthens Indo–Japan AI collaboration by focusing on practical solutions and global exposure for students, while advancing applied research and India’s role in the global AI ecosystem.
Why ET AI Hackathon 2.0 could be one of the most valuable AI opportunities of the year
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the demand for professionals who can build practical solutions continues to grow. ET AI Hackathon 2.0 offers participants the opportunity to solve real-world challenges, showcase innovation before industry experts, compete for a ₹10 lakh prize pool, and gain valuable exposure. With registrations closing soon, now is the time to participate.
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovation
VivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Attendees can look forward to insightful presentations on India's technological advancements and public digital infrastructure.
GCCs outpace IT services in tech hiring, driving AI & cloud talent
Global capability centres are now adding more employees than IT services firms in India. This trend shows a shift in how advanced technology talent is developed. GCCs are becoming key for AI and cloud roles. This expansion is reshaping the GCC enabler ecosystem. IT services firms still employ more people overall. India's tech sector is evolving on two tracks.
How AI companies are using industry recognition to build credibility and growth
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, innovation alone is no longer enough. Visibility, credibility, and industry recognition are increasingly becoming important differentiators for AI companies of all sizes. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 aim to recognise products creating measurable impact while helping innovators gain visibility among industry leaders, investors, customers, and decision-makers.
Eros Innovation has launched a Cultural AI Platform
Eros Innovation has unveiled a groundbreaking Cultural AI Platform. This AI ecosystem understands, preserves, and expresses culture across languages. It features Eros LCVM and Eros Persona AI. The platform is now live and a consumer product follows next week. This innovation aims to retain cultural context and emotional expression in digital experiences.
Lawyers welcome SC’s AI rules against ‘algorithmic justice’
The Supreme Court has released a draft framework for AI in courts, aiming to balance innovation with judicial safeguards. The proposed regulations emphasise AI as an assistive tool, strictly prohibiting its use for decision-making, adjudication, or sentencing, while encouraging its adoption for administrative efficiency and access to justice.
Why AI readiness is becoming essential for universities in India
As AI reshapes various industries, universities are now moving beyond traditional roles to an active contribution to innovation and policy making. With stronger collaboration between the government policies, industry and academia, universities are now expected to demonstrate AI readiness in research, strategy and execution of it. This reflects a broader shift where universities are shaping and influencing the growing AI ecosystem.
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