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In a landmark development for India’s technology landscape, Google has committed approximately $10 billion in comprehensive investments in Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the largest corporate investments in Indian tech infrastructure. The multi-faceted initiative, announced following high-level discussions between Google executives and state government officials, positions Andhra Pradesh as a pivotal hub for Google’s expanding operations in India and underscores the state’s emergence as a preferred destination for global tech giants.

In a world where nearly one-third of all food produced is wasted, innovative startups like Famveg are harnessing technology to tackle one of the most pressing issues in the food supply chain: fresh produce waste. By integrating AI, IoT, and data analytics, Famveg is creating a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable system for delivering fruits and vegetables from farms to consumers.

India’s startup landscape is witnessing the rise of a powerful new segment—67 “minicorn” startups valued between $100 million and $200 million—collectively representing $9.3 billion in valuation and having raised nearly $3 billion in funding. These high-growth ventures, identified in Inc42’s latest Minicorn Tracker, serve as the crucial bridge between early-stage innovation and future unicorn status, signaling a robust pipeline for India’s next decade of tech dominance.

In a transformative move to secure India’s position as a global technology leader, the Government of India has launched a ₹10,000 crore Deep Tech Fund of Funds as part of the Union Budget 2025. This landmark initiative, coupled with a major expansion of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aims to fuel innovation in critical sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and semiconductor design and manufacturing.

Chennai-based OrbitAID Aerospace is set to make history with India’s first in-orbit satellite refueling demonstration in late 2026, following a landmark partnership under the Indo-Australian Space MAITRI grant. The mission, supported by the Commonwealth, will deploy OrbitAID’s patent-pending Standard Interface for Docking and Refuelling Port (SIDRP)—a technology poised to revolutionize satellite operations by enabling refueling in space, extending mission lifespans, and reducing orbital debris.