Former Google executive Peeyush Ranjan has launched Fermi.AI, an AI-powered edtech startup focused on personalised learning across India and the United States.
Mistral AI is in talks to set up a Bengaluru global capability centre as it looks to expand research operations and tap into India’s growing AI talent ecosystem.
Havas CX India has appointed Amandeep Singh Kochar as EVP Experience Strategy and Martech Head, reinforcing its focus on customer experience, data and technology-led transformation.
India could see up to $150 billion in AI infrastructure investments by 2026 as the government focuses on data centres, compute capacity and semiconductor manufacturing.
India’s app downloads rose to 25.5 billion in 2025, driven by AI assistant tools and micro-drama entertainment, highlighting evolving digital consumption patterns.
India has committed $3 million to develop indigenous silicon ingots, aiming to secure its AI chip supply chain and reduce reliance on imports.
Shunya Labs has unveiled an AI model designed to better understand India’s code-mixed speech, aiming to improve voice-based applications across diverse languages.
Legal technology startup Nyayanidhi has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand its AI platform aimed at improving access and efficiency in India’s legal ecosystem.
OpenAI conducted a Bengaluru workshop to help nonprofit organisations adopt and scale artificial intelligence for social impact initiatives.
Google has launched a Market Access Programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups scale globally through mentorship, partnerships, and enterprise exposure.
Tamil Nadu has partnered with Sarvam AI to develop a ₹10,000 crore Sovereign AI Park aimed at building domestic AI infrastructure and capability.
At a FICCI–MPA pre-summit, I&B Additional Secretary Prabhat said AI must expand creativity while protecting trust, copyright, and creator livelihoods.
The IndiaAI Mission has unveiled 62 AI data labs across Uttar Pradesh to support talent development, research, and adoption of artificial intelligence.
Liberty Shoes has appointed Priyanka Vishnoi as Head of Marketing, strengthening its leadership as the footwear brand sharpens focus on brand building and growth.
PM Narendra Modi engages with Indian AI startups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, signalling India’s ambition to build globally relevant AI solutions.
India is exploring plans to manufacture a compact AI supercomputer using Nvidia technology, aligning with its push into advanced computing and AI infrastructure.
Coimbatore-based AI startup Aivar raises $4.6 million to expand its enterprise AI operations into the US and Middle East.
GE Aerospace appoints Shilpa Gupta as CTO for India operations, strengthening technology leadership and engineering capabilities in the region.
How Shriram Finance overhauled its digital lead funnel using personalization, nudges, and automation to achieve 171x ROI and slash acquisition costs.
ISRO chief S Somanath proposes Mysuru as a national deep tech hub for artificial intelligence and quantum computing, highlighting India’s long-term technology vision.
India has directed X to rein in Grok after AI-generated obscene content triggered regulatory scrutiny, highlighting growing concerns over AI governance.
Eros Innovation launches Gujarat Cares 2025, an ethical AI-driven preventive healthcare initiative powered by Eros GenAI with Tata Memorial Centre.
India has approved 22 new electronics manufacturing projects worth ₹41,863 crore, strengthening domestic production and supply chain resilience.
Mukesh Ambani unveils a draft AI manifesto outlining Reliance Industries’ plans to deploy artificial intelligence across businesses to drive productivity and scale.
India’s data centre expansion is expected to drive nearly threefold growth in the cooling market as digital demand and AI workloads increase.
Gujarat approves a ₹300 crore Indian AI research organisation at GIFT City to support innovation, talent development and applied AI research.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates an AI powered rural skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to support digital training, employment and inclusive growth.
HDFC Bank appoints Shivraj Alure as Vice President, strengthening leadership across strategy, digital initiatives and customer focused banking operations.
India’s startup funding reached around $11 billion in 2025 as investors prioritised sustainable growth, capital discipline and stronger fundamentals.
Infosys has raised the fresher compensation benchmark by offering packages up to ₹21 lakh for top artificial intelligence talent, reflecting rising demand for advanced AI skills.
As AI accelerates content creation, brands are moving from static PDF brand books to AI-powered guardrails that enforce identity, tone and design in real time across platforms.
IndiaAI Mission is entering its execution phase, shifting focus from policy vision to scaled deployment, infrastructure buildout and real-world AI outcomes.
Indian brands are investing heavily in MarTech and AI platforms, but a widening talent gap is preventing companies from fully using the tools they already own.
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Google DeepMind has invested in Indian AI startup CoRover AI, creator of BharatGPT, signalling growing global interest in India-focused language models.
The Odisha government has partnered with OpenAI to train students and officials in artificial intelligence, focusing on skills development, governance and responsible AI adoption.
OpenAI and Anthropic are opening multiple roles in India, signalling rising demand for AI research, engineering and policy talent in the country.
Meta enhances its AI glasses with Spotify integration, Indian language support including Kannada and Telugu, and improved noise filtering for voice interactions.
IBM plans to skill five million learners in India in AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030 through its SkillsBuild education initiative.
AI-generated voiceovers are transforming Indian advertising, enabling speed and localisation at scale while raising concerns around trust, consent and the future of voice artists.
AI-generated product descriptions are creating accuracy issues on e-commerce platforms, raising concerns around consumer trust, misleading claims and the need for stronger human oversight.
Apple enters preliminary discussions with Indian semiconductor firms to assemble and package iPhone components, marking a potential shift in its global supply chain strategy.
PIIDM has introduced an AI-powered digital marketing course in Pune, combining practical training with placement support to meet rising industry demand for AI-ready marketers.
India’s global capability centres are scaling AI teams and platforms as enterprises deepen investments in applied intelligence and automation.
Indian enterprises deploy over 200,000 Microsoft Copilot licences, signalling growing adoption of generative AI tools across large organisations.
Indian brands are adopting AI tools like Jasper, Canva and HubSpot to scale content creation, improve efficiency and drive ROI as content marketing becomes AI-led in 2025.
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As AI spending rises, Indian brands are questioning ROI. This story examines where marketing budgets are being wasted and how leaders are reassessing AI tools.
A growing divide is emerging in Indian marketing as brands with strong AI systems pull ahead of those still relying on manual tools, reshaping talent, performance and competitiveness.
India’s leading CMOs are shifting from building complex martech stacks to orchestrating AI-driven platforms, focusing on scalability, personalization, ROI, and experience-led growth.
