INDIA
NVIDIA Partners With India's Top Manufacturers in $134B AI Factory Push
NVIDIA teams with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to build AI-powered factories across India as the country invests $134 billion in new manufacturing capacity.
Oracle Expands Database@Google Cloud to India, Enhancing Multicloud Strategy
Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in India, allowing integration with Google's AI and analytics for improved decision-making and business insights.
India's eShram Database Empowers 300 Million Informal Workers with AI
India's eShram platform, leveraging Microsoft Azure and AI, is transforming the landscape for over 300 million informal workers, integrating them into the formal economy and enhancing social security.
Full Regulatory Pivot: India’s Crypto Licensing Regime is Coming And Why MiCA is the Blueprint
India's shift from a pure tax-and-PMLA regime to a comprehensive MiCA-style licensing framework is inevitable. This move will boost institutional trust and lead to the first five regulated license categories for exchanges, stablecoins, and tokenized securities.
India's Voice AI Market Expands Rapidly with ElevenLabs Leading the Charge
ElevenLabs reports significant growth in India's voice AI market, with enterprises and creators adopting AI-driven solutions for enhanced engagement and storytelling.
AI-Driven Mobile Clinics Enhance Breast Cancer Screening in Rural India
NVIDIA and MedCognetics collaborate to deliver AI-powered breast cancer screenings via mobile clinics, bringing essential healthcare services to underserved Indian communities.
WazirX Prepares for Grand Reopening After Prolonged Shutdown
Indian crypto exchange WazirX is set to resume operations on October 24, following a 15-month hiatus due to a cyberattack and restructuring efforts.
Middle East Petro-Stablecoins: India's Oil Importers Face a Web3 Twist
The UAE is establishing regulations for dirham-pegged stablecoins, signaling Indian traders to prepare for coin-based settlements alongside dollar transactions.
Hong Kong's New Stablecoin Regime: What Indian Start-Ups and Exchanges Need to Know
Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, effective August 1, 2025, mandates licensing for fiat-pegged stablecoins, impacting Indian start-ups aiming for compliance.
Crypto GST 2.0: How New Tax Rules Could Reshape Web3 Business Models
In 2025, India implemented GST on crypto platform fees, adding an 18% tax on top of existing income taxes, reshaping Web3 business models and compliance strategies.
Rajasthan Sunshine, Assam Rain: Could India Host the World's Greenest Bitcoin Mines?
Could India host the world's greenest Bitcoin mines? Rajasthan's solar surplus & Assam's hydro potential offer carbon-neutral mining—if policy eases taxes, duties, and grid access. A 50-MW pilot could emerge in 24 months.
The Great Boomerang: How India's Web3 Talent Is Circling Back - Remotely
India’s Web3 talent is circling back—devs stay while founders register firms in Dubai/Singapore for tax benefits. Hybrid model cuts costs by 45-60% vs Gulf, keeping engineering teams in India. Regulatory clarity could lure more IP back.
Post-WazirX Freeze: India Rolls Out Rs.100-Crore Insured Crypto Custody Vaults with Live Proof-of-Reserves
After WazirX’s 2022 freeze, Indian crypto exchanges are adopting homegrown custody solutions with insured cold storage & proof-of-reserves. While banking hurdles remain, India now leads in transparency—ahead of formal regulations.
Offline e-Rupee Pilot: RBI Tests INR 2 K Bluetooth CBDC Wallets Across Rural Odisha & Bihar
India’s offline e-rupee pilot targets 400M feature-phone users in low-connectivity areas. With ₹2K/wallet limits & Bluetooth sync, it aims for disaster-proof payments. Success could make it the 1st scalable feature-phone CBDC.
ElevenLabs and Star Sports Partner to Enhance Cricket Broadcasts with AI Translations
ElevenLabs collaborates with Star Sports to offer AI-driven real-time translations of cricket commentary in multiple Indian languages, enhancing accessibility for millions of fans.