
India's AI Push Now Depends On A Less Glamorous Task: Defining Data Properly
India's artificial intelligence ambitions may depend on a task that sounds dull but is fundamental: making government data mean the same thing across departments.

The National Testing Agency is reportedly looking at AI-led paper setting as part of a major overhaul after earlier exam controversies.
Rapido's new funding round shows investor confidence in India's mobility market remains strong.
Startup leaders are being encouraged to build for long-term AI value, not short-term trends.
A new India-focused fund is backing early-stage startups building agentic AI for commerce and retail.
The Indian toy brand plans to grow categories, manufacturing and digital presence after fresh funding.
A CII roundtable in Trichy highlighted the need for better infrastructure, skills and academia-industry links.
Investors are still active, but stronger fundamentals now matter more than fast growth alone.
Research into Indian quick-commerce apps has raised concerns about design practices that may push higher spending.
Platforms and brands are preparing for a future where AI agents help users search, compare and buy.
New startup awards are recognising companies that build entirely new markets, not just large businesses.
India's AI boom is moving quickly, raising questions around guardrails, consumer protection and responsible design.
Hospitality startup The Hosteller has raised Rs 150 crore in a Series B funding round, giving India's travel startup market a fresh boost.
Indian startup funding activity this week highlighted two very different sectors: game-tech and textile technology.
Indian startup funding slowed in the week of 20-24 April, with reported activity falling to one of the quieter weekly totals of the year.