Last mentioned: Jul 6, 2026
11th anniversary milestone announcement
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan outlines the next phase focusing on AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, and domestic manufacturing, citing connectivity and DPI achievements as the foundation.
Infrastructure milestones achieved
India reaches 102.86 crore internet connections, 99.56 crore broadband subscribers, 5G covers 99.9% districts, and data costs settle at Rs 8-10 per GB.
UPI transaction scale confirmed
UPI crosses 24,162 crore annual transactions, valued at Rs 314 lakh crore, with 75 crore daily transactions, cementing its global leadership.
Digital India programme launched
The government flagships its digital transformation programme with a vision to connect every citizen.
India's massive internet user base, coupled with government commitments to AI and quantum tech, positions the country as a global AI powerhouse with potential to redefine models and markets.
India's ubiquitous 5G and ultra-affordable connectivity present a massive and addressable market for SaaS companies, enabling everything from AI-powered governance tools to industrial IoT platforms.
With over a billion internet users and a government pivot to deep tech, India's startup ecosystem is poised for explosive growth in AI, semiconductor, and quantum ventures, following the playbook of UPI-led fintech innovation.
India’s digital transformation, with near-universal 5G and affordable data, is set to underpin the country’s emergence as a global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub, with profound implications for international supply chain strategies.
India and the U.S. are pivoting to private sector-led execution in AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, and critical minerals, aiming to build a trusted global supply chain outside East Asia.
The India-US technology partnership's shift from principles to projects creates new market opportunities for startups in AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, and critical mineral supply chains.
The India-US tech partnership puts critical minerals at the center of a four-pronged strategy, with the private sector now tasked to secure supplies essential for the clean energy transition.
The India-US technology partnership is entering a new execution phase with AI at its core, as both governments call on the private sector to transform policy frameworks into real-world AI applications and hardware supply chains.