The promise of building a distinctive AI ecosystem

A futuristic robotic hand elegantly presents various educational and technological icons against a modern office background, emphasizing themes of growth and innovation. Auvana | Photo credit: Shinsei Movements As India prepares to soon host the Global South’s largest AI summit, the world is also closely watching the country’s approach to building its AI innovation ecosystem. […]

India’s economic strength, capital pools and digital infrastructure are strengthening its geo-economic influence: V Vaidyanathan

India’s rising geo-economic clout rests firmly on its growing economic strength, deep sources of domestic capital and rapidly expanding physical and digital infrastructure, said V Vaidyanathan, Managing Director & CEO of IDFC First Bank, speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2025.Vaidyanathan said geoeconomics ultimately comes down to economic power. “Trade negotiations, tariffs and […]