TECHNOLOGY

PM Modi’s Initiatives Strengthened Digital Ecosystem, Financial Inclusion: Fintech Leaders

Fintech leaders Bipin Preet Singh of MobiKwik and Sameer Nigam of PhonePe highlighted the expansion of India’s digital payments and fintech ecosystem on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday. They discussed the growth of UPI, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and the proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR).

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi Highlights Chip, Fintech and Logistics Growth Amid Rising Global Confidence

Govt Proposes Stricter Rules for Schedule H, H1, X Drugs, CCTV at Medical Stores

India to Supply Up to 654 MW Power to Flood-Hit Nepal Through Winter: Report

Global AI spending set to hit $2.7 trillion in 2026, up 49.5 pc

AI infrastructure remains the biggest spending driver as growing enterprise demand creates a $1.2 trillion AI services opportunity by 2030.

Delhi HC Asks Centre if Policy Planned to Address ‘Addiction-Causing’ Social Media Design

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether it is considering a policy to address social media design features such as infinite scroll, autoplay and algorithmically curated feeds.

India Housing Price Index Rises 3.6% in Q1FY27 Despite Higher Inflation: Report

India’s Housing Price Index rose 3.6% year-on-year in Q1FY27, matching its growth rate a year earlier, according to a Bank of Baroda report. Chandigarh, Jaipur and Kanpur recorded the strongest annual price growth, while Tier-2 cities continued to drive housing demand amid higher construction and commodity costs.

AI, Real-Time Analytics Can Cut Customs Costs, Boost Trade Efficiency: CBIC

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi has called for greater adoption of AI, machine learning and real-time analytics in Customs to create a near-touchless and paperless experience for businesses. He also stressed stronger support for MSMEs, deeper data integration and wider use of the Authorised Economic Operator programme to facilitate legitimate trade.

AI Hiring Must Be Fair, Transparent and Human-Centric: ACCA

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called for fair and transparent AI-based hiring processes as the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment grows. A survey found that 52% of respondents in India are confident in AI algorithms used for hiring, compared with 43% globally, while ACCA stressed the need for human oversight and stronger governance.

India’s Data Centre Capacity Rises to 1,789 MW in H1 2026: Report

India’s operational data centre capacity reached 1,789 MW in H1 2026 after the country’s top seven markets added 178 MW, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report. The sector is expected to add another 3,860 MW by 2030, while Mumbai leads with 890 MW of operational capacity and the largest upcoming supply pipeline.