Why Digital Adoption Alone Isn’t Enough For India’s MSMEs

Why Digital Adoption Alone Isn’t Enough For India’s MSMEs

India’s digital economy has transformed the way millions of small businesses operate over the past decade. Digital payments have become routine. GST has formalised business transactions. Cloud accounting software has replaced paper ledgers for many enterprises, while e-commerce platforms and WhatsApp Business have opened entirely new sales channels. What once required significant investment is now accessible…

OPINION | India’s digital economy: Growth, innovation and new legal considerations

OPINION | India’s digital economy: Growth, innovation and new legal considerations

The digitisation of the Indian economy is not just a development in technology but a revolution in how business processes function, commerce is executed, and consumer interactions take place. With the adoption of digital payment platforms, online commerce, financial innovations, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data technology, economic activities have been…

Yogesh Dhomkar Receives 2026 Global Recognition Award for Advancing India’s Digital Transformation Through Geospatial Intelligence and Leadership

Yogesh Dhomkar Receives 2026 Global Recognition Award for Advancing India’s Digital Transformation Through Geospatial Intelligence and Leadership

Yogesh Dhomkar received a 2026 Global Recognition Award for advancing geospatial intelligence and telecommunications infrastructure in India. His leadership in GIS-driven network planning, 5G deployment, digital governance, and professional mentorship has delivered lasting national impact across multiple sectors. New York, NY, United States, June 3, 2026 — Over the past two decades, India has undergone…

India 5th most digitalised economy globally, says State of India’s Digital Economy 2026 report

India 5th most digitalised economy globally, says State of India’s Digital Economy 2026 report

India has emerged as the 5th most digitalised economy globally says the State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report released on Friday by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE). The report documents a fundamental shift in the global digital landscape: 72% of AI users are now in developing countries, with India…

India’s Wipro up 4% after expanded partnership to scale AI adoption

India’s Wipro up 4% after expanded partnership to scale AI adoption

May 29 : Shares of Wipro rose as much as 4 per cent on Friday, after the IT services company said it had expanded its partnership with U.S.-based software provider ServiceNow to deploy agentic AI workflows across core enterprise functions. The stock later pared gains to trade 2.60 per cent higher at 206.82 rupees by…

Bengaluru to host India’s first National AI and Digital Water Summit 2026 on May 27

Bengaluru to host India’s first National AI and Digital Water Summit 2026 on May 27

Bengaluru pti-PTI Updated: Monday, May 25, 2026, 19:25 [IST] The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Monday announced that it will host India’s first and largest ‘National AI & Digital Water Summit 2026’ in Bengaluru on May 27. It will bring together global experts, policymakers, technology leaders, startups, and urban planners to deliberate on…

Ethical AI In Healthcare: India’s Vision For Global Good

Ethical AI In Healthcare: India’s Vision For Global Good

India is championing the ethical and equitable use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, advocating for global collaboration and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure its benefits reach all citizens. Key Points AI offers significant opportunities for advancing healthcare, but requires careful regulation and ethical considerations. India’s Digital India initiative and National Health Policy lay the groundwork…

Surge in Fresher Hiring in India’s Marketing Sector Fueled by AI and Analytics, ETBrandEquity

Surge in Fresher Hiring in India’s Marketing Sector Fueled by AI and Analytics, ETBrandEquity

Indias Marketing sector sees sharp rise in fresher hiring, driven by AI and analytics roles: ReportFresher hiring in India’s marketing and advertising sector has risen sharply this year as companies increase demand for candidates with skills in AI, analytics and digital operations, according to a report by TeamLease EdTech. The report said fresher hiring intent…

India’s AI startup Simplismart could raise $20Mn in Nvidia-led funding round

India’s AI startup Simplismart could raise $20Mn in Nvidia-led funding round

Indian AI startup Simplismart is reportedly in talks to raise around $20 million in a new funding round, with Nvidia expected to lead the investment. The proposed round could value the company at nearly $100 million, reports The Economic Times. Existing investor Accel is also expected to participate again, while additional institutional investors may join…

Building Resilient Telecom Networks for India’s AI-Driven Future, ETTelecom

Building Resilient Telecom Networks for India’s AI-Driven Future, ETTelecom

NEW DELHI: Amid a rapidly expanding digital economy in India, top industry executives said resilient and intelligent telecom networks are becoming crucial for financial systems, governance platforms, enterprises, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven ecosystems. On the occasion of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), 2026, the executives from telecom, satellite, digital services, and network…