More recently, the government put forth the draft amendments to the IT Rules 2021, introducing regulations for Synthetically Generated Information (SGI), one of the more consequential and relevant …
India’s advertising expenditure (ADEX) will reach ₹1,74,605 crore in 2026, implying 12-13 per cent growth, with digital pushing its share to about 64 per cent (₹1,11,976 crore), while traditional media shrinks to 36 per cent, as per the latest Pitch Madison Advertising Report (PMAR). India’s advertising market reached ₹1,55,105 crore in 2025 under an expanded…
India has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, with changes effective from 20 February 2026, marking a shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) and online platforms are governed. The 2026 amendment follows a rise in deepfakes and AI-generated content and misinformation globally, prompting governments to recalibrate regulatory frameworks…
GR Exclusive: Open-Source AI Is India’s Biggest Chance to Lead Global Tech Race, Says OpenUK CEO Amanda Brock News Updated: Monday, February 23, 2026, 23:24 [IST] As India aims to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence space, open-source AI models are gaining importance as a way to reduce dependence on costly and tightly…
A wave of optimism is sweeping through global tech news and Indian social media following the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Headlines trumpet billions in investment, ambitious infrastructure plans, and a vision of India as an emerging artificial intelligence powerhouse. The accompanying narrative suggests that this growth will translate directly and immediately into…
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries and becomes embedded in nearly every profession, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 convened a crucial session bringing together security specialists and AI experts to deliberate on a pressing concern—how a nation can safeguard its digital sovereignty while strengthening national security. Abhishek Verma, Head of Digital Government Advisory…
The Union Budget 2026 has delivered a significant push to India’s technology and digital ecosystem, aligning closely with industry expectations, according to Amit Saxena, Founder and CEO of MentorNest Animation Pvt Ltd. Reacting to the budget announcements, Saxena said the government’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation technologies, and digital infrastructure will strengthen India’s global…
Collaboration to advance founder-led innovation, policy dialogue and market access as India builds for the next decade Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) ImagiNxt 2026, India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to strengthen India’s startup-led digital innovation ecosystem and position Indian founders at the centre of the…
Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 20:00 IST At the heart of Budget 2026 is artificial intelligence, now firmly institutionalised as both economic and governance infrastructure Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27. India’s Budget 2026 signals a decisive shift from digitisation-driven growth to capability-led industrialisation, placing deep technologies, AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space…
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….
