Strengthening India’s technology and innovation ecosystem

Strengthening India’s technology and innovation ecosystem

The Budget was balancing long-term technology ambitions with near-term execution. Deepak Kedia, Chief Financial Officer, Mastek Group “The Union Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s focus on building a strong technology and innovation ecosystem. The expansion of the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and the Biopharma SHAKTI programme highlight the role of innovation-led manufacturing and digital self-reliance….

Worried About AI Taking Your Job? Economic Survey 2026 Reveals Which Jobs Could Survive Artificial Intelligence

Worried About AI Taking Your Job? Economic Survey 2026 Reveals Which Jobs Could Survive Artificial Intelligence

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked a lot of worry about the future of work. However, the Economic Survey 2025-26 brings a wave of relief for many Indian workers. While AI is changing how we work, the government’s latest “report card” identifies several sectors that are completely immune to this disruption. It turns…

APEC 2026 Meetings Launch: Focus on Openness, Innovation

APEC is launching its 2026 agenda in Guangzhou as officials from the 21 member economies gather from 1 to 10 February for the First Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings. China, serving as host economy this year, has set the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together” signaling its commitment to deepen regional integration…

A Boost for India’s Digital Economy and Infrastructure, ETTelecom

A Boost for India’s Digital Economy and Infrastructure, ETTelecom

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasises bolstering infrastructure and logistics sectors with a focus on energy-efficiency, while an impetus to the data centre ecosystem will reinforce confidence in India’s burgeoning digital economy, said Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder & chairman, Bharti Enterprises, on Sunday. Terming it a bold Budget that combines growth with inclusion, Mittal…

Why Lloyds Expects Gen AI to Generate US$127m in Value

Why Lloyds Expects Gen AI to Generate US$127m in Value

Strategic context for digital transformation The focus on AI forms part of a broader US$5bn investment in the group’s digital transformation. By prioritising tech-led growth, the bank aims to modernise its legacy systems and compete with digital-native fintechs. The use of AI for internal engineering tasks is particularly relevant for maintaining resilient tech infrastructure. Improving code…

AI, Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure

AI, Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure

Technology leaders see Budget 2026 as a decisive step towards AI-led growth. Jaspreet Bindra, Co-Founder & CEO, AI&Beyond The Budget’s emphasis on semiconductors, rare earths, advanced manufacturing, and AI talent development reflects a long-term vision to position India as a global technology hub. Investments in data centres, AI labs in schools, technology fellowships, and workforce…

AI risks CPAs should know

AI risks CPAs should know

Q. I have been seeing so much about the use of AI, but I want to know about risks. What are the risks that I should think about while navigating AI? A. Widespread access to artificial intelligence (AI) may be the biggest technological change since the internet. Although AI in various forms and uses has…

Anthropic’s Claude AI plans Mars route for NASA’s Perseverance rover

Anthropic’s Claude AI plans Mars route for NASA’s Perseverance rover

Anthropic’s Claude AI plans Mars route for NASA’s Perseverance rover Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence model has successfully planned a navigation route on Mars for NASA’s Perseverance rover, marking a rare real-world deployment of generative AI in interplanetary exploration. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA enabled Claude to plan a path for the rover, which Perseverance…