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AI in India
Artificial intelligence could contribute $79 billion to India's economy over the next 10 years, according to a report published by Investment Guru India. The estimate highlights the potential economic importance of AI, although details about the assumptions, sectors or methods behind the projection is not yet available.
AI in India
UP Roadways is set for a technology-led overhaul, with AI technology planned for 14,300 buses and a digital system costing ₹30 crore. The available report indicates the initiative is intended to improve operations, but it does not provide details on the rollout timeline, specific AI tools or passenger-facing features.
Models & Launches
Zenteiq CEO Professor Sashikumaar Ganesan says the company has publicly released Dhīr 2b and Dhīr 5b, compact foundation models designed to run on mobile devices. A planned free app will bring the models to Android and iOS users, while a 9-billion-parameter model is also in development.
Agents & Coding
Soket AI CEO and founder Abhishek Upperwal says indigenous AI models could support defence, cybersecurity and banking while keeping sensitive data within India. He says the model can be deployed on-premises or in Indian data centres, and adapted to specific organisational requirements without relying on foreign models or technologies.
Research & Robotics
Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Neo said Indian equities are reacting to changing global macroeconomic conditions. He identified crude oil, US bond yields and the dollar as the main near-term triggers, while suggesting that softer trade policies and reduced AI-spending pressure could support Indian markets.
AI
Oracle has reportedly canceled a multibillion-dollar agreement to lease advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese technology giant Tencent. Reports put the value at $7 billion and say the deal would have provided 100,000 AI chips, after Oracle faced pressure from the Trump administration over the arrangement.
Agents & Coding
Sentra has raised $150M in a Series C round to expand its focus on securing enterprise data for AI agents. The funding comes as businesses increasingly use autonomous software systems that may need controlled access to corporate information, making data protection a central concern for organisations adopting agentic technology.
Models & Launches
The IndiaAI Mission has released 3 indigenous foundation models for key sectors, according to reports published on 4 November 2026. The models are identified as EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, with coverage highlighting potential offline and secure use across sector-specific applications.
AI
Apple has released a new iOS 27.3 beta update, according to the supplied report. However, the available information does not specify when the update will reach users or identify its major changes, leaving those details unconfirmed for now.
Models & Launches
Emirates SkyCargo has launched AI Tech, according to the supplied report title. The material identifies the initiative as being connected with moving infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence, but provides no verified details about its technology, operations, locations, customers or launch plans.
