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India Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefHow LogicFlo’s AI empowers life sciences experts, Genrobotics Bandicoots in Chennai sewers, and moreBEML inaugurates aerospace SEZ facility in Bengaluru, lays foundation for major expansionBEML Limited has inaugurated a state-of-the-art warehousing facility at the KIADB Aerospace SEZ in Bengaluru. It has also laid the foundation for a larger Phase II expansion. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s defence and aviation ecosystem by developing a 25-acre industrial hub for advanced manufacturing, MRO services, and global exports. Indofast and Motovolt partner to launch battery-swapping MVS7 e-scooter, advancing affordable EV adoptionIndofast Energy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and SUN Mobility, has partnered Mot...2025-07-0106 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefBig Tech’s net zero goals unrealistic researchers say, India in SDG 100 for the first time, and moreTech Giants' Net Zero Goals May Be Unachievable Amid AI Data Center BoomResearchers warn that the net zero pledges of big tech companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon are increasingly unrealistic as they expand AI and data centers, driving up energy use, according to a report by AFP that was widely syndicated last week."The greenhouse gas emissions targets of tech companies appear to have lost their meaning," Thomas Hay, lead author of a report by think tanks Carbon Market Watch and NewClimate Institute, told AFP. Meta f...2025-06-3005 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefDeep tech wrap on Friday: Green hydrogen solutions rise in India, aerospace startup Raphe scores $100 million, and moreJuliaHub unveils Dyad to accelerate hardware development with AI-powered modelingJuliaHub has launched Dyad, a new system that integrates Scientific Machine Learning, Generative AI, and traditional physics modeling to revolutionize hardware system design, according to a post from the eponymous company.APac ex-Japan IoT spending to reach $355 billion by 2029, driven by manufacturing and smart technologiesInternet of Things (IoT) spending in the Asia Pacific region (ex-Japan) will grow from $241 billion in 2025 to $355 billion by 2029, with a 12.6 percent CAGR, technology market researcher IDC said in a recent post.John Cockerill Hydrogen raises €116 mi...2025-06-2706 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefAfter 40 years an Indian in space, Bosch and Mindgrove, SolarSquare at WEF, Ather’s day, and moreAx-4 mission marks historic return to space for India, Poland, and HungaryAxiom Mission 4 launched on June 25th, sending astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the International Space Station for the first time in more than 40 years, according to the mission update blog on Axiom Space’s website. Led by American astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew will spend 14 days conducting nearly 60 scientific studies representing 31 countries. Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates AIC–NIFIE incubation centre at IIM MumbaiIndia’s Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the AIC–NIFIE incubation centre at IIM Mu...2025-06-2605 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefMuon and Rocket Lab’s launches, Krystal Biotech’s gene therapy, SunHydrogen’s pilot, EKA Mobility, and moreMuon Space launches Hydrosat’s VanZyl-2 mission with advanced climate data capabilities Muon Space has successfully launched Hydrosat’s VanZyl-2 mission, marking the fourth deployment of its HALO spacecraft platform. This mission aims to deliver high-resolution thermal infrared data for climate and agricultural monitoring. Rocket Lab adjusts Electron mission manifest to include HawkEyeRocket Lab has adjusted its Electron launch manifest to deploy the “Get The Hawk Outta Here” mission for geospatial analytics firm HawkEye 360, launching in two days from New Zealand. The rocket was scheduled to launch the ‘Symphony in the Stars’ m...2025-06-2505 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefThe climate on Monday: nations lag targets, India’s EV makers raise funding, Integrum’s IPO and moreMost countries fall behind on climate targets as progress slows in 2025An analysis by E&E News and PoliticoPro reveals that most countries are failing to meet their climate targets, with progress stalling due to political pushback, economic headwinds, and slow adoption of clean technologies.While a few nations have made notable gains, the majority are off track to meet their 2030 emission reduction goals. Experts warn that without accelerated action and stronger policies, global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are increasingly at risk. ArcelorMittal cancels green steel projects in Germany du...2025-06-2305 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefTI’s $60 billion US plan, L&T’s second ESG bond, Embedl’s edge-AI tech, Neoclease’s gene-editing platform, and moreTexas Instruments commits $60 billion to semiconductor expansionThe investment will build seven fabs across Texas and Utah, boosting U.S. production of 300mm chips for companies like Apple and Nvidia. Supported by $1.6B in CHIPS Act funding, the project will create 60,000 jobs and manufacture hundreds of millions of chips daily.[1] Embedl secures €5.5 million to scale its edge AI platformThe Swedish deep tech startup, spun out from Chalmers University, raised pre-Series A funding to make edge-AI deployment accessible for developers in robotics, defense, and automotive. Their platform optimizes AI inference for loca...2025-06-1904 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefNasa seeking feedback, China’s quantum advances, solid state batteries, India’s semicon SEZ rules and moreNASA seeks commercial feedback for future space communication networksNASA is inviting US and international companies to provide input on Earth proximity relay communication and navigation services as the agency transitions from its own satellite system to commercial solutions[1].This move aims to enhance data relay for future science missions, stimulate private investment, and ensure robust support for upcoming exploration initiatives, with commercial offerings expected as early as 2028. SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites, expanding global broadbandSpaceX successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California on June 16. The F...2025-06-1804 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefSpace tech startups Impulse, Muon, fusion venture Proxima raise funding, AC settings rule in IndiaImpulse Space raises $300 million to expand space tug fleet for satellite mobilityImpulse Space, founded by former SpaceX engineer Tom Mueller, has raised $300 million in a funding round led by Linse Capital, bringing total funding to $525 million, Reuters reports. The startup develops “space tugs” to move satellites between orbits, addressing rising demand for in-space mobility across commercial, civil, and defense sectors. With over 30 contracts secured, the funds will help scale production, expand the team, and accelerate R&D for future orbital transport missions. Muon Space raises $146 million to scale satell...2025-06-1704 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefThe Climate on Monday: clean tech 2X, climate finance in India, a boost for SAF, synthetic graphite, and moreGlobal clean tech investments to hit 2X versus fossil fuels in 2025 Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification – is on course to hit a record $2.2 trillion this year, attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels, according to the 2025 edition of the International Energy Agency’s annual World Energy Investment report, which was released earlier this month.This reflects not only efforts to reduce emissions but also the growing influence of industrial policy, energy security concerns and the cost competitiveness of electricity-based solutions, the IEA said in a pr...2025-06-1606 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefDeep tech wrap on Friday: Pixxel sparks at iDEX, Hyperbots funding, AI4Bharat gets second Nilekani grant, and moreMistral AI launches enterprise coding assistant to rival GitHub CopilotMistral AI has introduced Mistral Code, a new enterprise-focused coding assistant designed to compete directly with GitHub Copilot. The tool offers on-premises deployment, robust data privacy, and deep customization for company codebases.Built on the open-source Continue project, it features role-based access, audit logs, and 24/7 support, supporting over 80 programming languages. Mistral Code aims to address key concerns in enterprise AI adoption, particularly around security and seamless integration. Hello Tomorrow spotlights 850 deep tech pioneers and award winnersThe 10th Hello T...2025-06-1306 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefTruAlt OMC, Eastman Li-ion batteries, BEL AI, IIT Madras entrepreneurship, Greaves Electric MDTruAlt Bioenergy gains OMC status, to launch 100 flex-fuel retail outlets across IndiaTruAlt Bioenergy, an ethanol producer, has secured ‘Oil Marketing Company’ (OMC) status, enabling it to retail fuels nationwide. The company will soon launch some 100 flex-fuel outlets in Karnataka and Maharashtra, offering ethanol, Bio-CNG, petrol, diesel, and EV services.This move positions TruAlt among the first private biofuel firms with OMC authorisation, supporting India’s clean energy transition and rural development. TruAlt’s expansion is expected to generate 2,000 jobs and advance the country’s ethanol blending and sustainable mobility goals. Eastman Aut...2025-06-1104 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefIonQ to buy Oxford Ionics, NASA science to be ripped in half, Bhashini for railways, and Vecmocon’s fundingUS scientists alarmed as Trump’s proposed budget slashes NASA science funding by halfUS scientists have condemned President Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal, which seeks to cut NASA’s science funding by 47 percent and reduce its workforce by a third. The plan would cancel 41 missions, including the Mars Sample Return and OSIRIS-APEX, and halt collaborations like the Rosalind Franklin rover. Key Earth and astrophysics projects would also be axed, risking $12 billion in taxpayer investment, in operating missions alone, and undermining climate research. While the proposal faces bipartisan opposition in the US Congress, scientists warn that ev...2025-06-1005 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefThe Climate on Monday: Shipping industry, Microsoft’s deal, Gridcare, DAC, and Stride GreenShipping industry faces hurdles as it navigates new net zero rulesThe shipping industry, responsible for about 3 percent of global emissions, faces a pivotal period as it seeks scalable zero-emission solutions and adapts to stricter climate policies, Reuters reported last week.The sector must cut the greenhouse gas intensity of its fuel by 30 percent by 2035 and 65 percent by 2040 under new global regulations, with the International Maritime Organization introducing emissions thresholds and a pricing mechanism starting in 2028. While innovations like wind-assisted propulsion and biofuels are emerging, concerns remain over the sustainability of some fuels and market...2025-06-0906 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefDeep tech India momentum: 10 noteworthy developments so far in 2025India’s deep tech sector witnessed some serious momentum heading into May. Notably, deep tech startups attracted $324 million in funding in the first four months of 2025, more than double the previous year’s figure for the same period, Economic Times reported, citing data from Venture Intelligence. While the absolute number is modest, compared with the leading deep tech hubs of the world, this increase does reflect growing investor confidence, and a gradually maturing ecosystem in India. Now here are 10 noteworthy developments in deep tech in India in 2025, in no particular order. 1. Netrad...2025-06-0606 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefIndia’s AI and deep tech opportunity, Jua raises funding for Earth simulation, and a New Mexico deep tech coalitionIndia poised to become global leader in AI and deep tech, say experts India is at a pivotal moment to lead the world in artificial intelligence and deep tech, leveraging its vast digital data resources, according to global experts at the India Global Innovation Connect 2025 in Bengaluru, Times of India reports. Speakers highlighted India’s strategic advantage in data, the need for deeper process reforms, and urgent educational changes to prepare for quantum and AI-driven futures. Industry leaders emphasized that integrating AI into enterprise systems will be a key compe...2025-06-0505 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefAmitabh Kant wants an Indian DARPA, Tata seeks Malaysian chip plant, Neuralink advances, and an NZ deep tech fundIn today’s headlines, Elon Musk’s Neuralink raises more funding as tests expand, Tata Electronics is said to be looking at an OSAT plant in Malaysia, a new deep tech fund in New Zealand, and a landmark proposal to establish India’s own DARPA.Tata Electronics eyes Malaysia chip fab acquisition to boost semiconductor expertise Tata Electronics is in talks to acquire a semiconductor fabrication or OSAT plant in Malaysia, engaging with companies like X-Fab, DNeX, and Globetronics, Economic Times reports. The move aims to strengthen Tata’s knowledge and talent base before launching semicondu...2025-06-0404 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefBharatGen AI, Ather and Infineon, China’s rare earth India impact, and MFV’s new pre-seed fundIn today’s headlines, What’s Bharat Gen LLM, Ather and Infineon team up, China’s rare earth impact on EVs, and an innovative deep tech fund from MFV Partners. So, let’s get started. India launches Bharat Gen, first government-funded multimodal AI language model for Indian languagesUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Bharat Gen, India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded, AI-based multimodal large language model (LLM) for Indian languages at the BharatGen Summit, according to a statement yesterday by the ministry of science and technology. Developed under the National...2025-06-0305 minIndia Tech Report: Daily Morning BriefIndiaAI GPU capacity, Tata group's strategic investments, Wipro CTO on quantum techIn today’s headlines, where’s India’s national AI GPU capacity at, the Tata Group’s plans for some of its strategic and emerging businesses, and a top CTO in the country, who’s optimistic about advances in quantum computing technologies. So, let’s get started.India’s AI GPU capacity hits 34,000 units India’s national compute capacity has surpassed 34,000 GPUs, significantly boosting the IndiaAI Mission’s efforts to strengthen indigenous AI capabilities, the union government’s ministry of electronics IT said in a statement on Friday last. At the ‘IndiaAI – Make AI in Ind...2025-06-0204 min
Coefficient by MathCoEp 1: What does it mean to be a truly data-driven business?This episode is the first part of the interview with TheMathCompany Co-founder & CEO Sayandeb Banerjee, where he talks about what it means to be a truly data-driven business.
In the episode, Sayan talks about when—in his 25 years of experience in the field—he first realized the power of data. He tells us how he disagrees with the now overused expression “data is the new oil” and shares his own analogy for the importance of data in today’s world. We discuss the history of data recording, visualization and interpretation—in a society and business context.
He describes w...2023-06-0827 min