Back in 2019, the Maharashtra government had identified integrated data centres as a ‘thrust area’ for industrial growth. The demand for such facilities has grown rapidly in recent years due to the surge in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services. The state’s new policy requires data centre parks to rely on clean and renewable energy, ensuring that these energy-intensive operations are aligned with long-term sustainability goals.

Publication : The Realty Today

This collaboration reflects a broader strategic intent, which aims to reduce reliance on global hyper scalers by building a robust, future ready sovereign cloud ecosystem driven by OpenStack and indigenous technologies. Through joint efforts and public sector outreach, TCS and CDAC aim to position sovereign cloud platforms as the default choice for India s digital transformation journey.

Publication : Digital Terminal

SEMICON India 2025 showcased the nation’s growing ambition with record-breaking participation and groundbreaking innovations. The exhibition, doubling in size from last year, drew 21,000 unique visitors, 1,275 booths, and representation from 48 countries, firmly positioning India as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and talent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the exhibition, engaging directly with global CXOs, innovators, and startups.

Publication : Manufacturing Today

According to the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI has committed to purchase $300 billion worth of compute power from Oracle over the next five years, starting in 2027. If accurate, this would mark one of the largest cloud contracts ever signed. Oracle declined to comment on the report, while OpenAI has not issued a response.

Publication : Money Control

China s Ministry of Commerce on Saturday initiated an antidiscrimination investigation into US measures against China in the integrated circuit sector, one day ahead of a new round of US China trade talks in Spain.

Publication : The Economic Times

Allocation under the new $1 billion India Deep Tech Investment Alliance (IDTA) is not preset, but semiconductors and AI infrastructure are expected to command a large share of the investment, said Sriram Viswanathan, founding managing partner at Celesta Capital, which along with its peers. is leading the IDTA.

Publication : The Economic Times

India’s semiconductor sector is gearing up for rapid expansion, with PwC’s latest report projecting the workforce to grow by more than 120% by 2030, reaching nearly 400,000 professionals. This surge reflects the industry’s increasing role in global chip production and India’s push to become a major semiconductor hub.

Publication : Business World

India’s top IT firms are dipping their toes into electronics and semiconductors as a possible diversification strategy given the massive push these areas are getting in the country. This is not just to enter the sunrise sector directly but firms are also looking to leverage their engineering and research & development prowess strategically by acquiring and investing in various segments of the electronics and semiconductor value chain and deepening their services offering to customers, experts said.

Publication : The Economic Times

At least four Indian realmoney gaming (RMG) startups, including fantasy sports giant Dream11 and online gaming platform Games24x7, have dropped from their unicorn status following the government s new law regulating online money games. Unicorns are those startups valued at $1 billion or more.

Publication : Startuppedia

The shift marks a move toward China’s self-reliance in AI amid U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips. Alibaba’s chips are now reportedly competitive with Nvidia’s H20 chip, though Nvidia’s high-end H100 and Blackwell series still outperform Chinese alternatives.

Publication : Equity Pandit

The SEMICON India 2025 Exhibition, the country’s largest semiconductor event, concluded with record scale and participation, doubling in size from last year and reinforcing India’s ambition to become a global hub for semiconductor innovation, manufacturing, and talent.

Publication : Trinity Mirror

Sachin Tendulkar-backed RRP Electronics has secured 100 acres in Navi Mumbai, relocating a semiconductor fab from one of the world’s most established semiconductor companies in Sherman, Texas. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said the allotment of land firmly positions Maharashtra at the heart of India’s Semiconductor Mission roadmap.

Publication : The Hindu Business Line

“AI will drive the next wave of digital transformation,” said Rajiv Ranjan, associate director, cloud and AI, at research firm IDC India. “Cloud (public or private) will support and operate AI. Connectivity and data centre infra are a major requirement for this. Telcos see this as a huge opportunity and have entered space leveraging their existing networking and DC (data centre) capabilities.”

Publication : The Economic Times

India’s growth story is undeniable, and the momentum is strong. But our next leap forward will come from unleashing the knowledge we already possess ensuring that no insight is lost, no effort duplicated, and no decision delayed. For enterprises ready to lead, this is a cultural shift, a leadership commitment, and a competitive necessity.

Publication : The Financial Express

Mid-sized IT services player Cyient has launched its fully owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, and so has L&T Semiconductor Technologies, which will aid group firms L&T Technology Services and LTI Mind tree.

Publication : The Economic Times