India backtracks on plan for pre-installation of security app after public pushback. Global AI firms are partnering with local giants for AI data centers in India.
India drops mandatory pre-installation of security app after public uptake and industry pushback
India's government has finally decided not to make the pre-installation of its cybersecurity and safety app, Sanchar Saathi, mandatory on smartphones, following strong public uptake and pushback from the tech industry. The decision comes after the app saw a tenfold surge in downloads in a single day, reflecting growing citizen engagement with its features.
India's Adani to invest up to US$5 billion in Google's AI data center in Andhra Pradesh
India's Adani Group plans to invest as much as US$5 billion in Google's artificial intelligence (AI) data center project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, the company said on Friday. The investment will be made through AdaniConneX, a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and private data center operator EdgeConneX.
OpenAI reportedly in talks with TCS to build AI data infrastructure in India
The Economic Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that OpenAI is talking with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop AI compute infrastructure in India and co-create agentic AI solutions for enterprises. A partnership with TCS would mark the launch of OpenAI's Stargate India initiative and support TCS's aim to become a leading AI-driven services provider.
Gigabyte subsidiary partners with Syrma SGS to begin local server motherboard manufacturing in India
Giga Computing, a subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology, has entered a strategic partnership with India-based electronics manufacturing services provider Syrma SGS Technology to begin local production of Gigabyte server products in Tamil Nadu, the companies announced on Thursday. The move aligns with India's "Make in India" policy and is intended to expand Giga Computing's supply chain footprint in South Asia.
India commits US$500 million to modernise SCL Mohali and boost domestic chip production
India will invest INR45 billion (approx. US$500 million) to modernise and expand the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, India's Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a review visit. The minister reaffirmed that SCL would "not be privatized" and would instead undergo a major upgrade aimed at significantly boosting domestic chip production and strengthening India's strategic semiconductor capabilities.
Tesla leans on low running costs to woo Indian buyers as early sales stagnate
Tesla is touting low ownership costs to attract Indian buyers, but sluggish early sales and steep import prices are clouding its debut, prompting the EV maker to push for ecosystem improvements and potential policy shifts to regain momentum.
Article edited by Joseph Chen
