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- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘Want Innovation To Flourish, But Not At Cost Of Market Integrity’: SEBI Chairman
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday reiterated SEBI’s philosophy of “optimum regulation,” balancing innovation with market integrity and investor protection. He warned that cyber fraud is likely to increase with digital adoption and Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
PhonePe Leverages Microsoft AI to Launch Voice and Text Payment Features for Users
PhonePe has integrated Microsoft’s artificial intelligence capabilities into its platform to introduce new voice- and text-based payment tools, the companies said. The tools are designed to allow users to make payments, check balances and manage transactions using natural languag Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
Will AI Revenues Surpass Artificial Intelligence-Centric Investments In 2026?
With AI being the one of the most relevant buzzwords right at the start of 2026, several tailwinds continue favouring artificial intelligence such as investment in digital infrastructure and new applications within the healthcare sector, especially in the ‘Global South’. Last yea Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
OpenAI, Microsoft Join UK-led Global Coalition To Safeguard AI Development
OpenAI and Microsoft have joined the United Kingdom’s international coalition to safeguard artificial intelligence development. The technology companies have committed new funding to the UK AI Security Institute’s flagship Alignment Project to ensure advanced AI systems remain sa Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘AI Will Be Central to 6G, and India Can Leapfrog in AI,’ Says Qualcomm CEO at India AI Impact Summit
Artificial intelligence will be a defining force in future wireless technologies, and India is uniquely positioned to benefit from this trend, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon said on Friday at the India AI Impact Summit. He said the transition from traditional mobile ne Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India-US Likely To Seal Trade Pact By April 2026: Piyush Goyal
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal noted that that a team will be headed to the United States led by the chief negotiator to deliberate upon the legal framework of the India-US trade deal.”A team under chief negotiator is going to the US on Feb 23 to discuss th Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India Joins US-Led ‘Pax Silica’- What Is It? Why India’s Entry Is Geopolitical Gamechanger
New Delhi: In a landmark strategic shift, India officially signed the Pax Silica Declaration today (February 20, 2026) on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit being held in the national capital.The declaration was signed in the presence of Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishna Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘Make In India’ Push: Qualcomm, Tata Electronics Ink Pact To Manufacture Automotive Modules in Assam
The US-based chipset maker Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has partnered with Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules in the latter’s $3 billion plant in Assam. This production collaboration is in sync with the call to ‘Make In India’ for the world.The partnership aimed at Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
Tech Mahindra and NVIDIA Launch Hindi-First AI Tool for Science and Tech Learning
Tech Mahindra has partnered with NVIDIA to launch a Hindi-first artificial intelligence model aimed at expanding access to STEM education in India, the companies announced.The AI model enables students to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) conten Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘It’s been a very impactful summit,’ Says US Envoy Sergio Gor; Hails India’s Entry Into ‘Pax Silica’
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday didn’t hold back his enthusiasm for the current state of bilateral ties.”It’s been a very impactful summit,” Gor told ANI fresh from the opening sessions of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. “We have a lot of opportunities betwee Read More
