07_Nov_2025_Newsletter

The Wake-Up Call When Harsh Goenka and Sridhar Vembu — two of India’s most prominent industrial voices — raised concern over India’s deep dependence on U.S.-based digital technology, they publicly echoed an underlying anxiety long whispered in policy corridors. Goenka’s hypothetical scenario — what if a U.S. leader, perhaps Trump, suddenly banned India from using American technology? — captured in a single tweet, crystallized the fragility of India’s digital ecosystem. Vembu’s reply, urging a “National Mission for Tech Resilience”, expanded the conversation into a national imperative. Beneath the seemingly improbable prospect of a digital blockade lies an urgent truth: India’s economic, political, and strategic future hinges on technologies it neither controls nor produces. From the chips that power smartphones to the cloud services that host national data, U.S. companies constitute the backbone of India’s digital infrastructure. If that spine were ever fractured — by sanctions, polit

India’s Tech Toward a Decade of Technological Resilience from Dependence to Digital Swaraj

The article urges a decade-long plan for digital resilience—investing in core technologies, fostering self-reliant innovation, and ensuring data sovereignty—to transform India from a dependent digital market into a democratic, globally competitive, and independent technological power by 2035.

ISRO’s successful launch of CMS-03 aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a space power. The 4,410 kg satellite strengthens national communications and showcases India’s heavy-lift capabilities.

Bahubali Soars Again: ISRO’s CMS-03 Launch Heralds a New Era in India’s Space Story

ISRO’s successful launch of CMS-03 aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a space power.

Three 22-year-old friends — Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody — have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their AI startup Mercor hit a $10 billion valuation. Founded in 2023, Mercor links AI labs with experts to train foundational models and has raised $500 million from investors like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey. Their rise underscores the growing influence of Indian-origin innovators in Silicon Valley’s booming AI sector.

Meet the 22-Year-Old AI Founders Who Just Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

Three 22-year-old friends — Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody — have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their AI startup Mercor hit a $10 billion valuation.

India has become a cornerstone of global labour mobility, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating to OECD countries in 2023—an 8% rise from 2022. The OECD International Migration Outlook 2025 highlights India’s dominance in healthcare, technology, and care sectors. Structured migration pathways and bilateral agreements are driving this trend. Despite stricter visa rules, global demand remains high, positioning India as a crucial supplier of skilled professionals worldwide.

India’s Global Workforce: Fueling the World’s Talent Demands

India has become a cornerstone of global labour mobility, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating to OECD countries in 2023—an 8% rise from 2022.

India’s GST cut on nearly 400 products fueled an 8.5% rise in festive spending from September 22 to October 21, totaling ₹6 trillion. Strong sales of cars, jewelry, and appliances signaled revived consumer demand. Automakers led gains, with Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra reporting record sales. While economists caution about pent-up demand and economic headwinds, businesses remain optimistic that India’s consumption momentum will stay strong into early 2025.

India’s Tax Cuts Ignite Festive Shopping Frenzy, Powering Economic Optimism

India’s GST cut on nearly 400 products fueled an 8.5% rise in festive spending from September 22 to October 21, totaling ₹6 trillion.

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory. Overcoming early setbacks, the team displayed remarkable resilience, unity, and individual brilliance from stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Their success, supported by growing institutional backing and the Women’s Premier League, promises to inspire future generations of female athletes across all sports in India.

A Game-Changing Victory: India’s Women Cricketers Redefined the Spirit of the Game

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory.

China is developing a revolutionary cargo ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor, offering safer, more efficient, and eco‑friendly nuclear propulsion. The 200‑megawatt system drives a supercritical CO₂ generator, supplying 50 MW of power for long voyages without refueling. With inherent safety, modular design, and up to 50% efficiency, the project could transform global shipping—though high costs mean government support may be essential for widespread adoption.

China’s Bold Leap Toward Nuclear-Powered Shipping: Inside the Thorium Revolution at Sea

China is developing a revolutionary cargo ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor, offering safer, more efficient, and eco‑friendly nuclear propulsion.

India is poised to become a $10 trillion economy by 2040, emerging as the world’s third largest, according to DBS Bank’s Radhika Rao. The transformation hinges on four pillars—the 4Ds: Development, Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation. These focus on infrastructure, trade expansion, technological innovation, and green growth. Together, they outline a roadmap for India’s sustainable rise toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

India’s Economic Crossroads: The Four Pillars Driving a $10 Trillion Future

India is poised to become a $10 trillion economy by 2040, emerging as the world’s third largest, according to DBS Bank’s Radhika Rao.

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing 51%. Achieving this milestone five years ahead of its 2030 COP26 target, India now leads in the clean energy transition. Renewables, led by solar (127.33 GW) and wind (53.12 GW), continue to grow rapidly. The ministry credits policies, investments, and innovation for this success, which is also generating new employment opportunities nationwide.

India Surpasses 500 GW Power Capacity, Achieving Clean Energy Goal Ahead of Schedule

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing 51%.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the $120 billion RDI Scheme to boost India’s research and innovation ecosystem, marking a major push for homegrown technology. The initiative funds high-impact projects, supports private-sector R&D, and establishes the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. Highlighting India’s rise as a global innovation hub, Modi emphasized ethical AI, women’s participation in STEM, and youth engagement through new tinkering labs and research fellowships.

India Unveils Ambitious $120 Billion RDI Scheme to Power the Next Tech Revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the $120 billion RDI Scheme to boost India’s research and innovation ecosystem, marking a major push for homegrown technology.

Launched in 2018, Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY has grown into the world’s largest public healthcare programme, offering free treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh (USD 6,000) per family annually. Covering 500 million people through 33,000 hospitals, it has helped save ₹1.52 lakh crore (USD 182 billion). Supported by digital health IDs and 160,000 Arogya Mandirs, the initiative blends technology, insurance, and infrastructure to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and equitable across India.

Ayushman Bharat: India’s Bold Healthcare Revolution Is Transforming Lives

Launched in 2018, Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY has grown into the world’s largest public healthcare programme, offering free treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh (USD 6,000) per family annually.

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