Category: Technology

Bengaluru: India’s rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has the potential to become a major catalyst for the country’s next phase of innovation-driven growth, according to Deepak Bagla, Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. Speaking at the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 in Bengaluru, organized jointly by the Atal Innovation Mission and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in strengthening India’s innovation landscape. He called for deeper collaboration between global capability centres, startups, incubators, and young innovators to…

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Lucknow: Popular messaging application WhatsApp, which boasts over 3 billion users globally, has introduced a username feature as an alternative to mobile numbers. This shift means users will no longer need to share their phone numbers to chat, as a username alone will suffice. While WhatsApp leadership and privacy advocates view this as a revolutionary step toward enhancing personal privacy, the update has ignited a fierce security debate in highly active digital markets like India. Several experts warn that this privacy feature could inadvertently become a hotbed for cybercrime. Law…

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New Delhi: As smartphone buyers increasingly look beyond specifications to evaluate real-world performance and user experience, AI+ Smartphones has launched two new devices under its Nova series — the Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Pro 5G. The company says the new lineup has been designed to cater to a wide spectrum of users, ranging from first-time smartphone buyers to content creators and professionals. The launch was presented through a unique event titled “India’s Got Nova,” featuring comedian Samay Raina and technology expert Rajiv Makhni. Rather than simply highlighting…

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Kratikal Tech Makes Its Market Debut with a Focus on Combating Cyber Threats AI-Driven Cybersecurity Company Kratikal Tech’s IPO Opens on June 30 Mumbai (Anil Bedag): As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity continue to gain strategic importance in the digital era, Kratikal Tech Limited is set to enter the capital market with its ₹39.69 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The issue will open for subscription on June 30, 2026, and close on July 2, 2026. The IPO, which will be listed on the BSE SME platform, is being viewed as…

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Ahmedabad: Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has announced the signing of a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement to acquire a 100% stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, marking a major consolidation move in India’s rapidly expanding smart metering sector. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹3,050 crore, will include the purchase of IntelliSmart’s equity share capital along with the redemption of optionally convertible debentures held by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). The deal is subject to regulatory and customary approvals. Once completed, the acquisition is expected to position…

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No Embargo. No Talking Points. No Influencer Kits. No Sale Until Reviewers Speak. New Delhi: In an unconventional move within the Indian smartphone industry, Ai+ Smartphone has announced that its upcoming Nova2 Neo and Nova2 Pro devices will be distributed to reviewers, creators, journalists, and members of the technology community across India ahead of commercial availability, enabling unrestricted evaluation before retail sales begin. Rather than following traditional launch formats built around controlled previews and staged messaging, the company is opting for an open review-first approach—positioning the process as a “conversation…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The next major chapter of India’s economic growth is no longer being written in metropolitan cities, but in the lanes of villages and local kirana stores. Leading this transformation is Bengaluru-based rural commerce platform VilCart, which has redefined the rural business ecosystem by bringing together technology, supply chain efficiency, and local entrepreneurship on a single platform. With a revenue of ₹1,176 crore in FY 2025-26, the company has demonstrated that India’s true growth potential lies in its villages. Founded in 2018 by C. Prasanna Kumar, VilCart today…

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Lucknow: AI+ Smartphone has announced a major business milestone, reporting sales of more than 300,000 smartphone units and revenue exceeding ₹350 crore during May 2026. The achievement reflects the company’s vision of building a new-age technology brand from India that combines innovation, accessibility, and a consumer-first approach to redefine the smartphone experience for modern users. In less than a year since entering the highly competitive Indian smartphone market, AI+ Smartphone has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing smartphone brands. The company attributes its rapid growth to a simple yet…

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Gurugram, June 5:Samsung India honoured 30 outstanding students from across the country under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, recognizing exceptional performance in four future-focused disciplines—Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding and Programming, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data. Each topper received a cash award of ₹1 lakh for demonstrating excellence in their respective fields. The awardees included four national toppers, 26 state-level toppers and one Social Media Champion, selected from a pool of more than 20,000 students trained through the programme. The 2025 batch of winners represented 10 states,…

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