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While metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore have long been the face of India's mobility shift, it's the Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns that are turning heads now

India's healthtech startups attracted approximately USD 233.5 million in funding, in the first half of 2024. Yet, behind the numbers lies a pressing question echoing across clinics, policy tables, and investor meetings: Is artificial intelligence (AI) the panacea India's overburdened healthcare system needs, or does it risk turning care into crisis?

"India should definitely train its own models...There's so much more work to do to make models reason, think, and become truly agentic," Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI

"The most rewarding part of this journey has been witnessing the transformation of artists who once struggled for recognition," Passi

As per the UDISE 2023–24 data, while 60 per cent of India's 3.3 lakh private unaided schools are equipped with desktop computers, only 21.4 per cent of the 10.1 lakh government schools have the same. Shockingly, just 32.4 per cent of India's 14.7 lakh schools have access to functional computers, and only 24.4 per cent have smart classrooms

Web3 gaming has potential, but experts believe it's not fully ready yet. "Web3's biggest challenge is balancing in-game economies. If real-world assets are involved, mistakes in inflation and deflation can be catastrophic," Saikat Mondal, SVP-Strategy & M&A at Nazara

Companies are realising that business model reinvention is necessary, and AI must be at its core

Manish Jha, CTO, Adverb believes that as AI will continues to evolve, businesses must focus on integrating AI seamlessly into existing workflows rather than creating separate systems

The inspiration behind ZYOD came from an unexpected source—Shein, the Chinese retail giant. "Reading about Shein's agile approach to fashion inspired me to ask, 'Why can't India have a similarly efficient supply chain,'" Ankit Jaipuria, Co-Founder of ZYOD

On India's position in the AI race, Tewari said, "There are two parts; AI infrastructure—we are not even participating but in AI applications, India can shine. We didn't build the underlying AI models, but we fine-tuned them and built technology on top of it. India can do amazing in AI applications, just not in AI infrastructure."

"Every technological revolution brings fear. When cars replaced horse-drawn carriages, people thought jobs would disappear. Instead, new industries were born. The same is happening with AI in gaming. The future belongs to those who learn to use it, not fear it," Imtiaz Hussain, Co-Founder & COO, YesGnome

While large enterprises are strengthening their cybersecurity infrastructure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain highly vulnerable due to lower cybersecurity maturity

The adoption of AI is not just a technological shift, it requires a cultural transformation—many organisations struggle with how to integrate AI tools while preserving human skills and creativity

These scams, often masquerading as lucrative stock market opportunities or crypto investments, have already scammed nearly INR 17.45 crore in 2024

"Being from Haryana, staying true to my roots comes naturally to me. I come from a humble background, so I deeply under stand the value of things. I don't worry about what others think—I prefer to present myself as I truly am. I believe people appreciate that honesty, and that's what connects me with them," Ankit Baiyanpuria, Fitness Influencer

With multiple feathers in his hat, he doesn't consider himself a celebrated chef yet. "I'm still working towards that goal, but choosing this path was the easiest decision I've ever made," Adwait Anantwar, Head Chief, INJA

The growing reliance on digital platforms has made senior citizens, housewives, and children the most vulnerable. A recent case in Mumbai saw a 74-year-old lose INR 1 lakh to an international cyber fraud syndicate

"We don't want to rely solely on U.S. and Chinese AI models. We want our own language models, data centers, and AI applications in France and India," French President Emmanuel Macron

Despite 26% of the dark web's user base originating from India, awareness remains alarmingly low. In BRICS nations, only 28% of people are familiar with the dark web

Due to growing digital presence, important sectors are attracting more cyberattacks than ever before. The question then arises: how can organizations effectively balance innovation with privacy, security, and trust?

With over 100 unicorns and more than 73,000 startups led by women directors recognized under the Startup India Initiative

India's insurance market is projected to reach USD 222 billion by 2026 and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI will play a pivotal role

As we approach the Union Budget 2025-26, industry experts are emphasizing that cybersecurity must take center stage in discussions about protecting India's fast-expanding digital ecosystem

India will need 400 million women in the overall workforce by 2047, however only 110 million women are expected to join the workforce, leaving a gap of 145 million to meet the target

Cyberwarfare has evolved alongside the digital transformation of critical infrastructure. The focus is no longer confined to a handful of nations. In recent years, India has emerged as a prime target for state-sponsored malicious groups

"We've seen double-digit growth year-on-year in the last three years. Now, we're focusing on localizing Hello Kitty's presence through dedicated YouTube channels, animations, and cultural events in multiple Indian languages," said Silvia Figini, Chief Operating Officer, Sanrio - EMEA, India, Oceania, Mr. Men - Worldwide

31% of Indian businesses lack access to the talent required to develop AI

An analysis of India's malware detections from October 2023 to September 2024 identified Trojans as the most prevalent malware, with 140.48 million detections

Given the remarkable growth and adoption of AI in the Indian market and its population, we can anticipate that the Indian creative minds will surprise us with new innovations in 2025

Since 2021, CFCFRMS has recorded a staggering 30.05 lakh complaints, resulting in losses of INR 27,914 crore