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India is fast emerging as the preferred destination for major global tech investments. In just the past 48 hours, the country has attracted $52 billion in commitments from Microsoft and Amazon, reflecting its rising significance in the global AI landscape and the government’s active push for artificial intelligence. Microsoft and Amazon are not alone. In recent weeks, other tech giants including Google and Intel have also announced substantial investments, signaling India’s growing role as a hub for AI and advanced technology. Tech Giants Pledge Billions Combined, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have pledged roughly $67.5 billion in recent deals aimed at…

Experts at Huddle Global 2025 urged the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to chart a distinctive ‘Kerala Model’ for its startup ecosystem—one that balances MSMEs with high-potential unicorn ventures. The recommendation came during a session titled From Mission to Momentum: The Evolution of Kerala’s Startup Ecosystem and Way Forward, held on the opening day of India’s largest beachside startup festival, organised by KSUM at Kovalam. Kerala’s startup landscape, they noted, has thrived not through industry backing, but largely due to consistent and forward-looking government policies over the past decade and a half. Highlighting the path ahead, M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary…

Genrobotics has developed a cutting-edge semi-humanoid hydraulic robot designed to efficiently handle hazardous situations and complex industrial tasks. Building on their revolutionary bandicoot robot, originally developed for cleaning manholes, this advanced robot can operate across a variety of terrains, making it versatile for multiple industries. Showcase at Huddle Global 2025 Expo The robot was unveiled at the Huddle Global 2025 Expo in Kovalam, organized under the Kerala Startup Mission. The showcase highlighted its capabilities, emphasizing its adaptability for high-risk operations and industrial tasks. Wide Range of Applications This semi-humanoid robot can be deployed in mining operations, rescue missions, and handling…

India’s shipbuilding sector is booming, but the real value lies in ship repair — a faster, higher-margin, year-round business. As global shipping traffic increases, India’s strategic location and upgraded maritime infrastructure are turning ship repair into a massive opportunity. Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) strengthens this position with its world-class dry docks, offering repair services for large vessels, tankers, offshore vessels, and Navy ships, supported by the country’s largest dry dock and strong government contracts. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) adds value through warship maintenance, fast-track refits, and advanced defence upgrades, benefiting from modern facilities and quick turnaround capabilities. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders…

Sreedevi K, Founder and CEO of Prohub Process Management, shares the journey of building a company that helps businesses thrive through smarter financial planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Prohub started with a simple idea: help businesses manage growth and operational challenges. “Clients weren’t just seeking advice—they wanted practical solutions for managing rapid growth, operational bottlenecks, and scaling effectively,” Sreedevi explains. The company’s core philosophy centers on developing the mindset of a business owner. “Our team focuses on leveraging our expertise and, when necessary, bringing in specialists to ensure the business grows without micromanaging every aspect,” she says. Today, Prohub…

Sanskrit is making a quiet comeback in Pakistan’s higher education system for the first time since Partition, with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) introducing a course in the classical language. The program started as a three-month weekend workshop but, due to strong interest, has expanded into a full four-credit university course. Dr Ali Usman Qasmi, Director of the Gurmani Centre, highlighted that Pakistan holds one of the richest Sanskrit archives, housed in the Punjab University library, yet local scholars have largely ignored it since 1947. “A collection of Sanskrit palm-leaf manuscripts catalogued in the 1930s has been used mainly…

India’s premier beachside startup festival, Huddle Global 2025, organized by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), kicked off at The Leela Kovalam, celebrating the vibrant growth of India’s startup ecosystem with Kerala at its core. The three-day event blends expert panels, product expos, and an all-India hackathon with attractive prizes, while offering startups mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Finance Minister KN Balagopal, speaking at the inaugural session on ‘Vision 2031 – Kerala’s Knowledge Economy,’ highlighted Kerala’s strides in digitalization, AI, automation, and logistics. He pointed to the Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur triangle as a strategic hub for ports, industry, and inland connectivity, driving growth in…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to open a new branch in India for the first time in nearly ten years, highlighting the bank’s growing focus on one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The bank has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to establish its fourth branch in Pune, a city near Mumbai, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new branch will cater to corporate clients, providing a full range of services including transaction banking and term lending. A JPMorgan spokesperson confirmed the in-principle approval, while the RBI did not immediately respond to requests for…

Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu has stressed that India urgently requires at least five airlines operating around 100 aircraft each to prevent future aviation crises like the recent disruption caused by IndiGo. He described the incident as a “structural warning,” noting that relying on one or two dominant carriers leaves passengers vulnerable. Naidu attributed the chaos, which stranded thousands of travelers, to serious mismanagement within IndiGo, citing errors in crew rosters and internal operational failures. Speaking to India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai, he said the airline itself was solely responsible for the collapse of its network. Despite ongoing communication…

Reliance Industries is aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) of its retail arm by 2028 while concentrating on profitable expansion and debt reduction. The company plans to add roughly 2,000 stores annually on a net basis, alongside closing underperforming outlets, to strengthen its market valuation ahead of the IPO. In addition to improving store profitability, Reliance Retail is targeting growth in the fast-expanding quick commerce segment, particularly by opening more dark stores in the country’s top seven cities. The company currently handles about one million quick commerce transactions daily, with 90% of orders delivered in under 30 minutes. Many…