India Tech Updates

1. Tech Drives India’s Growth Strategy

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced at IIT Madras that new technologies, including AI, quantum computing, ML, and data analytics, is pivotal for India’s shift from a job-seeker to a job-creator economy. He highlighted initiatives such as the ₹10,000 cr Fund of Funds for Startups and ₹1 lakh cr R&D & Innovation scheme.

2. India’s First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip by 2025-End

India is on track to unveil its first fully made-in-India semiconductor chip by the end of 2025—marking a pivotal move in the country’s semiconductor self-reliance efforts.

3. Quantum Tech on the Rise

• QpiAI-Indus, a homegrown 25‑qubit quantum computer, launched by startup QpiAI in April 2025.
• The National Quantum Mission aims to invest ~$1 billion across quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials—backed by thematic hubs at IITs and IISc.

4. Deepfake Detection Gaining Traction

Vastav.AI—India’s first real‑time, cloud‑based deepfake detection platform—is gaining accolades for its 99% accuracy in identifying manipulated video and audio content.