Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
New Delhi: India's appetite for mobile data continues to surge, with average monthly consumption per user crossing 31 GB in 2025 -- marking an 18 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past five years, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The latest edition of the Mobile Broadband Index released by Nokia highlighted how rising 5G adoption and increasing use of data-heavy applications are driving this growth across the country. The report noted that Indians are consuming more data than ever before, fueled by services such as 4K video streaming, cloud gaming and AI-based applications. Total mobile data traffic in India crossed 27 exabytes per month in 2025. Of this, 5G alone contributed nearly 47 per cent, with its traffic growing 70 per cent year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes per month. The report pointed out that metro cities continue to lead in 5G adoption, where the technology now accounts for 58 per cent of total mobile data traffic.
New Delhi, October 15: In a festive gesture aimed at attracting new users, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's state-owned telecom operator, has launched a special 'Diwali Bonanza' offer. As part of the scheme, BSNL is offering free 4G mobile services for one month at a token cost of just INR 1 for activation, with no other charges involved. The offer is valid from October 15 to November 15, 2025 and is available exclusively to new customers. Under this plan, subscribers will enjoy unlimited voice calls (as per terms and conditions), 2 GB of high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: TECNO Mobile is turning up the festive excitement with jaw-dropping deals worth INR 100 crore on its latest smartphones, where one lucky winner will also get a chance to win the Mahindra BE 6. With innovative features, stylish designs, and unbeatable festive offers, TECNO is all set to make this festive season brighter, smarter, and more rewarding for every consumer. As part of its TECNO Tyohar campaign, running from 22nd September to 31st October 2025, every purchase of a TECNO smartphone gives consumers a chance to enter a lucky draw and win exciting prizes. ...Read More >
India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates.OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market with ...Read More >
He added that the developments validate that Vi's investments have been in the "right places and in adequate quantity". NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea's (Vi) chief executive Abhijit Kishore said the telecom operator is progressing positively, following high-quality broadband subscriber additions in February 2026 and an improvement in financial metrics. "In terms of number of sites added, data usage, revenue, EDITDA (core operating profit), average revenue per user (ARPU), broadband subscribers, Vi is ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 13: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has been launched in India at a lower-than-expected price. The smartphone was expected to launch at INR 1,64,900 according to rumors; however, it is priced much lower. The iPhone 17 series launches at a more competitive price compared to previous models. Even the standard model now comes with 256GB storage, priced the same as the iPhone 16. Being a top-end Apple model, it is in high demand in India and globally. Apple has introduced its new Pro series lineup with a rectangular bump on the rear, breaking away from the long-running design. iPhone 17 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released a Consultation Paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in the frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), a release said. The telecom regulator stated in a press note that the move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), dated May 15, seeking TRAI's recommendations under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997. The DoT's reference includes proposals for auctioning spectrum in both existing and newly identified IMT b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 4: Motorola will launch its Moto g67 POWER smartphone in India on November 5, 2025. The company has started teasing the smartphone in social media platforms. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone maker has revealed key specifications and features of the device. The upcoming Moto g67 POWER 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset and will come with a large battery. The Moto g67 POWER will come with a durable build with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and MIL-810H military-grade certification. The smartphone is likely to feature a Vegan leather finish. Motorola will also ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) The operating profit of telecom companies in India is expected to grow 12-14 per cent to about ₹1.55 lakh crore this fiscal, driven by more data consumption and rise in average revenue per user, Crisil Ratings said on Monday. The "robust" operating performance, along with declining capital expenditure intensity of leading players post 5G rollout, is seen improving free cash flow, supporting credit profiles of leading players in the industry. The telecom industry benefits from high operating leverage, Crisil Ratings said adding that its analysis suggests that every Re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user crossed the 31 GB mark in 2025, up from 27.5 GB in 2024, according to a report by telecom gear maker Nokia. The 13th edition of Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) said pan-India monthly 5G data traffic surged 70 per cent year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025. With this, 5G now contributes nearly 47 per cent of the country's overall mobile broadband traffic. "Average monthly mobile data consumption per user increased to over 31 GB in 2025, representing an 18 per cent compound annual growth r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 10: Motorola, India's best# 5G smartphone brand, announces the launch of the moto g35 5G to disrupt the affordable 5G smartphone market. This smartphone launched as the segment's fastest* 5G with the segment's highest 12 5G bands and supports VoNR connectivity, 4x4 MIMO, and 4 Carrier aggregation for a seamless and future-ready 5G experience. The moto g35 5G is compatible with all 5G network operators including Airtel and Jio, supporting both NSA and SA 5G networks, making it a TRUE 5G device. It has been officially validated by Techarc as India's fastest 5G smartph ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), which houses Reliance Industries' telecom and digital businesses, posted a nearly 25% year-on-year rise in fiscal first quarter net profit, boosted by continued addition of data users. JPL's consolidated net profit stood at ₹7,110 in the June quarter from ₹5,698 crore a year earlier, and ₹7,022 crore crore in the previous three months, the Mukesh Ambani-owned company said in a statement Friday. "I am happy to share that Jio has scaled newer heights during the quarter including crossing 200 million 5G subscribers and 20 million home connections. Jio AirFiber i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced an expansive strategic partnership between Google and its artificial intelligence (AI) focused subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Limited, to accelerate AI adoption across India. Under the collaboration, Google, in partnership with Reliance Intelligence, will begin rolling out Google's AI Pro plan with the latest version of Google Gemini to eligible Jio users free of charge for 18 months. This offer includes higher access to Google's most capable Gemini 2.5 Pro model in the Gemini app, higher limits to ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) should stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global tech leaders like Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei by 2047, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has said. In a significant push towards self-reliance and global competitiveness, Dr Sekhar has launched a high-capacity SAKSHAM-3000 switch-cum-router with 25.6 terabit per second throughput. SAKSHAM-3000 is a state-of-the-art data centre switch-cum-router designed for next-generation digital infrastructure. Dr Sekhar lau ...Read More >
Bengaluru : BenQ, a global leader in consumer display technology, today unveiled its latest innovation -- the EW90U Series Monitors -- featuring EW2790U (27") and EW3290U (32") models. Designed for the evolved needs of today's hybrid lifestyle, these monitors blend immersive 4K entertainment, cinematic audio, and intuitive functionality, making them the ideal centerpiece for home viewing, creative work, and casual gaming. In an era where digital screens are central to both personal entertainment and professional pursuits, the EW90U Series answers a growing consumer demand: one display that ca ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): India's broadband subscriber base expanded steadily over the past year, adding 2 crore 5 lakh new users by the end of March 2025, reflecting an annual growth rate of 2.17 per cent, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yearly data released on Tuesday. The TRAI data shows that out of a total of 969.10 million internet subscribers, the number of broadband subscribers is 944.12 million and the number of narrowband subscribers is 24.98 million at the end of March 2025. The data shows that the total number of internet subscribers ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user crossed the 31 GB mark in 2025, up from 27.5 GB in 2024, according to a report by telecom gear maker Nokia. The 13th edition of Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) said pan-India monthly 5G data traffic surged 70 per cent year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025. With this, 5G now contributes nearly 47 per cent of the country's overall mobile broadband traffic. "Average monthly mobile data consump ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 30: In a landmark move to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to every Indian, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, has partnered with Google to offer Google Gemini AI Pro free for 18 months to eligible Jio users. The initiative is valued at ₹35,100 per user and begins on October 30, 2025. This Diwali, Jio is reinforcing its commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology by empowering India's youth with premium AI tools. The rollout marks a significant step toward AI inclusion for 500 million Indians, starting with Jio's young ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 17 : OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates. To lure price-conscious users, Google in November started giving its $400 Gemini AI Pro subscription for free for 18 months to ...Read More >
India achieves a significant milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates BSNL's indigenous 4G network on September 27. This positions India among a select group of nations capable of manufacturing their own telecom equipment. The nationwide rollout across 98,000 sites will connect approximately 29,000 to 30,000 villages, marking a new era for India's telecom sector. New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-run telecom company BSNL's fully indigenous 4G network ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Jio Platforms on Friday reported a net profit of Rs 7,110 crore for the June quarter, a nearly 25 per cent rise over the year-ago period, as its numbers were bolstered by customer adds, improved realisations per user and data traffic growth. The Q1FY26 report card of JPL, the entity that houses Reliance Industries' telecom and digital businesses, ticked all the boxes on key metrics, as gross revenue climbed 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 41,054 crore, and margins improved. Quarterly Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization or EBITDA at Rs ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: TECNO Mobile is turning up the festive excitement with jaw-dropping deals worth INR 100 crore on its latest smartphones, where one lucky winner will also get a chance to win the Mahindra BE 6. With innovative features, stylish designs, and unbeatable festive offers, TECNO is all set to make this festive season brighter, smarter, and more rewarding for every consumer. As part of its TECNO Tyohar campaign, running from 22nd September to 31st October 2025, every purchase of a TECNO smartphone gives consumers a chance to enter a lucky draw and win exciting prizes. ...Read More >
Activeport has secured a $4 million strategic licensing deal with Radian Arc, marking a significant milestone in cloud gaming and Telco network orchestration. Activeport's cutting-edge software, optimized for AMD hardware, powers Radian Arc’s global deployment of low-cost, high-performance cloud gaming on 5G networks across 80 Telcos. This collaboration highlights Activeport's expertise in bare-metal orchestration and positions Radian Arc to expand into virtual computing and AI applications. With this deal, Activeport is fully capitalized to boost recurring revenue through SaaS and network orc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch two landmark initiatives on on September 27--BSNL's indigenous 4G stack and the country's 100 per cent 4G saturation project under the Digital Bharat Nidhi scheme. Scindia announced that the 4G stack will be deployed across nearly 98,000 sites nationwide, covering every part of the country. "Our 4G towers and BTSs are already serving 22 million customers across India. It's fully software-driven, cloud-based, and future-ready. Most importantl ...Read More >
Pune, 24 September 2025 - Celebrate Durga Ashtami with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung's flagship marvel launched in India on January 18, 2024. Starting at Rs. 75,999, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra turns every moment into something extraordinary with power, display, and cameras. Whether you are gaming, streaming videos, or juggling multiple apps, it handles everything smoothly and effortlessly. For those who need extra space or power, higher storage options of 512 GB and 1 TB are also available. Explore more Samsung mobile phones to find the perfect companion for your festive celebrations ...Read More >
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The Realme GT 7 Pro is the first smartphone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in India. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and has a starting price of Rs 56,999 after offers. Realme has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the GT 7 Pro, in India today. It is the first device in India to feature Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and offers up to 16GB RAM. Further, it also boasts a powerful camera system, including a 50MP periscope portrait lens and a 50MP main camera, ensuring great photography in all scenarios. Realme GT 7 Pro: Price, av ...Read More >