This week in AI
27 Jul – 3 Aug 2026
Sarvam’s AI Arsenal
In June, Sarvam AI entered India’s unicorn club, raising $234 Mn (about ₹2,210 Cr) in a $300 Mn Series B…
Inc42 · 2 Aug
Swiggy’s Q1 Snapshot, Sarvam Widens AI Horizon & More
Swiggy Marches Closer To Profitability In Q1 Swiggy inched closer to profitability in Q1. During the quarter, its core food…
Inc42 · 31 Jul
Parliament question asked if AI platforms get safe harbor. Here’s what MeitY said & what we think
Underlining that safe harbor for AI platforms depend on their nature of service and function, MeitY said the IT Act is "technology-neutral" & applicable to computer resources irrespective of the tech used. The post Parliament question asked if AI platforms get safe harbor. Here’s what MeitY said & what we think appear…
MediaNama · 30 Jul
India needs more AI champions to take technology to masses: Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma
India needs many more artificial intelligence (AI) champions that can take technology to the grassroots and the masses, Paytm Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma said calling for greater investment and capability building to support the country's long-term growth.
Mint Technology · 30 Jul
Tata Communications Amps Up Voice AI Play For India’s SMBs
Tata Communications is betting that India’s 63 Mn-odd micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and early-stage startups will become the…
Inc42 · 29 Jul
What Nasscom wants changed in the Supreme Court’s draft AI rules
Nasscom has urged the Supreme Court to define high-risk AI use and clarify that technical audits should not automatically require source code disclosure. The post What Nasscom wants changed in the Supreme Court’s draft AI rules appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
MediaNama · 29 Jul
BharatGen CEO On Why Models Alone Can’t Help India Gain In The AI Race
With many homegrown foundation model initiatives competing for talent, compute and enterprise mindshare, the question of who will define the…
Inc42 · 29 Jul
India scores high on semiconductor sector but modest in tech sovereignty: Forrester
India’s semiconductor sovereignty score is projected to rise sharply by 2030, but broader technology independence will require continued investments across AI, cloud, data centres, software, talent, and strategic partnerships, according to Forrester.
YourStory · 29 Jul
Gen-AI may replace 8-12% of Indias non-agricultural jobs: Goldman Sachs
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) could substitute 8-12 per cent of India's non-agricultural employment, while complementing 42-48 per cent of the workforce by enhancing productivity rather than replacing workers, according to a Goldman Sachs report.
Mint Technology · 29 Jul
Introducing Gemini Spark: Your 24/7 personal AI agent in India
Gemini Spark is officially launching in India, a 24/7 background AI agent that works under your direction to manage complex, time-consuming tasks and give you your time …
Google India Blog · 29 Jul
Instamart gets a new CEO; Antler India bets on AI, climate tech
Quick commerce is growing. Market leaders including Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto are expanding their networks, while Amazon and Flipkart have also stepped up their quick-commerce services.
YourStory · 29 Jul
Why has Nitin Gadkari sued Meta, X and Google over AI deepfakes?
The Bombay High Court will hear Gadkari's plea seeking Rs 11 crore in damages and sweeping takedown orders against AI-generated content. The post Why has Nitin Gadkari sued Meta, X and Google over AI deepfakes? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
MediaNama · 28 Jul