India sees rising global tech investment as Meta, Reliance and Anthropic deepen AI ties, while EV firms expand, Starlink faces delays, and semiconductor and tablet markets show steady structural growth.
Meta and Reliance expand India partnership with AI data center plan
Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership with plans for an AI-enabled data center in India. The move could strengthen digital infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing internet markets. The agreement also includes major clean energy contracts, highlighting how global tech investment is increasingly tied to power, water, and sustainability.
Anthropic expands footprint in India via major IT partnerships
US AI firm Anthropic has deepened its presence in India's tech sector through a new strategic alliance with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the nation's top software exporter.
Expansion beyond SEA: VinFast-backed Green SM targets India's ride-hailing market
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green SM has launched operations in India, marking its first expansion beyond Southeast Asia and opening a new front in one of the world's fastest-growing mobility markets.
VinFast targets top-tier status in India as electric two-wheelers near launch
During its first-quarter 2026 earnings call, VinFast Auto highlighted India as a pivotal "core growth engine" for the company's international expansion. Management reported that business performance in the region has been "very positive," with VinFast ranking fourth among Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) brands in India based on quarterly sales figures.
India reportedly delays Starlink launch amid Iran war security concerns
India has effectively paused Starlink's commercial entry, underscoring how geopolitical tensions can shape global internet access and slow satellite expansion in major markets. For readers worldwide, the case shows how regulators may tighten scrutiny when foreign-controlled communications systems are seen as a security risk during conflict.
India's NoPo targets advanced materials gap in chip supply chain
India's semiconductor push is creating an opening for companies outside the traditional chipmaking chain, including advanced materials suppliers that could serve electronics, sensor, battery, and semiconductor-related applications before the country's own wafer fabrication ecosystem matures.
India tablet market grows despite memory cost pressure
India's tablet market grew 5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, even as memory prices rose and macroeconomic conditions remained uncertain. For global consumers and manufacturers, the results suggest sustained demand for larger, more capable tablets, alongside stronger local production and exports that could shape regional supply chains.
Article edited by Jerry Chen
