India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India recorded 25.5 billion app downloads in 2025, marking a recovery from the dip seen the previous year. The rebound was largely driven by the rapid adoption of generative AI apps and the rise of short-form microdrama platforms, which together reshaped download and engagement trends across the country. After falling to 24.6 billion downloads in…

Union Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Will Budget power India’s experience-led travel boom? All eyes on Nirmala Sitharaman & Co

Union Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: Will Budget power India’s experience-led travel boom? All eyes on Nirmala Sitharaman & Co

India Budget News Live Updates: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, retail and logistics leaders are calling for policy measures that support resilient growth, boost consumption, and lower logistics costs to strengthen India’s competitiveness. “The upcoming Budget is a pivotal opportunity to move from recovery to resilient growth. Following the GST reforms in personal…

Investing in the 2026 Humanoid Robot Boom – Securities.io

Investing in the 2026 Humanoid Robot Boom – Securities.io

Summary: NVIDIA’s CES 2026 announcements signal a shift from virtual AI to Physical AI—unlocking humanoid robots, autonomous logistics, and real-world automation at scale. CES 2026 Signals the Shift From Virtual to Physical AI CES, formerly the Consumer Electronics Show, is the world’s largest and most influential technology exhibition. We previously reported that one of the…

The boom in phygital marketing and the return of real experiences as a key strategy

The boom in phygital marketing and the return of real experiences as a key strategy

FOTOARTE: MERCA2.0 Phygital marketing—the blend of physical experiences and digital elements powered by artificial intelligence—is emerging as one of the most influential trends of 2026. According to the Artlist AI Trend Report 2026, leading brands have identified that digital saturation is driving fatigue, and consumers now place greater value on experiences that feel authentic, in-person,…

From SoftBank’s strategy to the AI boom: Tech trends to watch in 2026

From SoftBank’s strategy to the AI boom: Tech trends to watch in 2026

Artificial intelligence and the global race to build data centers to power it have enchanted investors, but questions are being asked regarding how long the boom can last.  (Source photos by Reuters)  Tech Asia Artificial intelligence remains the key focus for industry, investors and analysts in the new year Nikkei staff writers January 7, 2026 06:00 JST