Space Sector to Become Key Component of India's Overall Economy: Jitendra Singh
India’s space economy, now valued at roughly $8.5 billion, is projected to reach $40‑45 billion within the next ten years, according to Minister Jitendra Singur. The surge follows liberalisation measures that opened the sector to 100% foreign direct investment and created a single‑window agency, IN‑SPACe, to streamline private participation. Startup activity has exploded from fewer than ten firms to about 500, with several poised to become unicorns. The government also backs a National Quantum Mission with an outlay of roughly ₹6,000 crore (about $720 million) to drive advanced technologies.
Cyient to Buy US' TAO Digital for $218 Mn to Boost AI, Data Engineering Capabilities
Cyient announced the acquisition of U.S.-based TAO Digital Solutions for an enterprise value of about $218 million (₹2,071 crore). The deal, slated to close by Q2 FY27 pending regulatory clearance, aims to strengthen Cyient’s artificial‑intelligence, data‑engineering and product‑engineering services. TAO Digital, founded...
Odisha Signs Pact with Intel, 3DGS to Bring Substrate Manufacturing Tech to India
India's semiconductor ecosystem got a boost as Odisha, Intel and 3DGS signed an MoU to establish substrate manufacturing in the state. The partnership adds a critical back‑end step—substrate production—to India's chip supply chain, complementing recent approvals for a Mini/Micro‑LED plant...
Foundries, Sector-Specific OSATs to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Industry: Cyient
India’s semiconductor ecosystem is gaining momentum as Cyient executive PNSV Narasimham calls for dedicated chip foundries and sector‑specific OSATs. The government’s India Semiconductor Mission 1.0 allocated roughly $9.2 billion, while the upcoming ISM 2.0 earmarks about $120 million for equipment, IP and supply‑chain...
PLI 2.0: India Bets Big on Making More of the Smartphone at Home
India is preparing a second‑phase Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phones that seeks to push domestic value addition above 55%, up from the current 35‑40% target. The new framework will dovetail with the existing ₹40,000 crore ($5.6 bn) Electronic Component Manufacturing...
Reliance Will Continue to Evaluate Options to Support Jio’s Long-Term Growth: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries said it will keep exploring strategic pathways to broaden stakeholder participation and sustain Jio’s long‑term growth, as outlined in its FY26 annual report. Jio is preparing a mega $4 billion IPO, but the plan faces challenges linked to the...
HFCL Wins ₹135.09 Crore AMC From RailTel for ‘Secure Operations Network’ Project
Indian optical‑fibre cable maker HFCL has secured a five‑year annual maintenance contract worth ₹135.09 crore (≈ $16 million) from RailTel to maintain the Secure Operations Network for defence data centres. The deal follows HFCL’s earlier delivery of a central data centre and 120...
Gaming, AI Play a Decisive Role Among Smartphone Makers: Qualcomm's Christopher Patrick
Qualcomm’s mobile‑handset chief Christopher Patrick said gaming and AI now dominate OEM chipset evaluations, with flagship SoCs targeting advanced cooling and 120‑144 Hz displays. Snapdragon‑powered phones command over 50% of premium Android shipments in India (phones priced above ₹30,000, roughly $360)....
BSNL, Starlink Explore Partnership for Backhaul, Enterprise Business
BSNL and Elon Musk’s Starlink are in early talks to partner on satellite backhaul and enterprise services in India. The collaboration would let BSNL connect remote 4G/5G towers via Starlink’s Ku/Ka‑band satellites, speeding broadband rollout to the roughly 30,000 villages...
Tata Electronics Plans to Start Chip Packaging at Upcoming Assam Unit
India’s Tata Electronics announced that its upcoming OSAT plant in Jagiroad, Assam will begin chip‑packaging operations for global automotive and industrial customers. The greenfield facility, a $3.3 billion investment with a one‑million‑square‑foot cleanroom, will initially qualify a small portion of the...
BSNL Stabilises Indigenous 4G Network, Technology Brings India to 4th Rank Worldwide: Pemmasani
India’s state‑run BSNL has stabilized its indigenous 4G network, positioning the country as the fourth globally to develop telecom radio equipment in‑house. A consortium led by TCS, Tejas Networks and C‑DoT rolled out 100,000 sites, boosting network uptime above 95%....
‘Airtel’s 5G Upgrade Does Not Violate Net Neutrality, Brings New Tech to India’
Bharti Airtel has introduced a 5G network‑slicing upgrade that creates a "Priority Postpaid" tier, promising higher capacity and faster service for select customers. Industry experts assert the technology is content‑agnostic and therefore does not breach India’s net‑neutrality rules. The rollout...
Bharti Airtel Becomes First Indian Telco to Launch 5G Network Slicing-Powered Service
Bharti Airtel has become the first Indian carrier to launch a 5G network‑slicing‑enabled "Priority Postpaid" service, offering consistent high‑speed connectivity even in congested venues. The offering is bundled with existing postpaid plans starting at ₹449 (~$5.4) per month and includes...
'Worst Behind Us, Vodafone Idea Starting FY27 with a Clear Plan', Says CEO
Vodafone Idea (Vi) reaffirmed its ₹45,000 crore ($5.4 bn) network expansion plan for FY27‑FY29, aiming to accelerate capex after a modest FY26 spend of ₹8,700 crore ($1.05 bn). CEO Abhijit Kishore said the telco is confident of securing ₹25,000 crore ($3.0 bn) in funded debt and...
Optiemus Plans to Set up Second Plant for Screen Protector Manufacturing
Optiemus Infracom will launch a second Noida plant within 6‑8 months to produce 15‑20 million screen protectors under new BIS certification, rolling out its premium Rhinotech and mass‑market Optisafe brands. The facility complements a joint venture with Corning International to make...