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Sarvam AI: India's Sovereign AI Ambition and the Challenge to Global Tech Giants
Sarvam AI is emerging as a key player in India's push to build sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities. Backed by strong domestic momentum and government support, the startup aims to develop foundational AI models tailored for India—challenging the dominance of global tech giants like OpenAI, Google and Meta. Here's a closer look at Sarvam AI, India's sovereign AI strategy, and what it means for the global AI race.
11 Feb 2026India-US trade deal: PM Modi says interim agreement will ‘open new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs…'
India-US trade deal: PM Modi feels the India-US interim agreement will open new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startup innovators and youth seeking employment. He added that this framework “reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership”.
2 min read7 Feb 2026BIS withdraws outdated standards as govt pushes alignment with global norms
The government aims to align Indian standards with global benchmarks, improve product quality, and support industry competitiveness.
2 min read8 Jan 2026A wish list for 2026: Much can be done by the government as it confronts the challenges India faces
Make in India needs to be more focused, imports from China need to be lowered, let the rupee slip to 100 a dollar and rename business metrics as Unease of Doing Business. There's much that can be done even if it sounds unrealistic. But that's part of the New Year spirit
4 min read30 Dec 2025Shashi Tharoor invited to banquet in honour of Russia's Putin, says 'I will certainly attend'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the exclusion of opposition leaders from a banquet honouring Putin during his state visit.
1 min read5 Dec 2025‘US has set radically new terms of engagement': Jaishankar says ‘politics' trumps ‘economics' in ‘uncertain world'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that politics is increasingly overshadowing economics in today's world.
3 min read30 Nov 2025China's WTO challenge over EVs shows why India should future-proof its industrial subsidies
Beijing's move to drag India to the WTO over EV subsidies may look like another trade dispute, but it signals a need. Our subsidy regimes must be crafted for compliance with WTO rules. Also, we must participate in rule-making talks held by the global trade body.
3 min read28 Oct 2025Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Bharat Forge for Pearl 10X engine manufacturing
This partnership is part of Rolls-Royce's broader strategy to double its supply chain sourcing from India by 2030, reflecting its dedication to developing local manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships.
2 min read16 Oct 2025Smartphone maker Nothing looks to India's Gen Z for growth
London-based smartphone maker Nothing is boosting investments in India, targeting Gen Zers in the world's most-populous nation.
3 min read25 Sep 2025Smartphone maker Nothing looks to India's Gen Z for growth
London-based smartphone maker Nothing is boosting investments in India, targeting Gen Zers in the world's most-populous nation.
3 min read25 Sep 2025