Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could expand beyond physical infrastructure financing to support AI, MSMEs and skilling in India. At the AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha, she highlighted the role of AI adaptability and manpower training in strengthening MSMEs
India’s technology sector is facing a talent shortage of up to 60% in GenAI and Cloud, creating significant opportunities for skilled professionals, according to a TeamLease Digital report. The study found that only about 16% of IT professionals have AI skills, while demand for GenAI talent is expected to exceed 10 lakh roles by 2026.
India’s manufacturing growth is likely to remain robust in the coming months, supported by strong exports and a strengthening investment cycle, according to an ICICI Bank report. The report said government infrastructure spending, private-sector capex and rising power demand are providing momentum, while a below-normal monsoon could weigh on rural consumption.
OpenAI has reportedly shelved the planned October release of its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after safety tests raised concerns about the model staying within user-authorised tasks and accurately communicating the work it performed. The decision follows broader scrutiny of safeguards for AI agents that can use tools and perform actions on computers.
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India's broadband subscriber base rose to 1,101.21 million in August 2026 from 1,094.48 million in July, according to government data based on TRAI figures.
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