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The National Startup Awards 2026 India has quietly announced a group of 20 startups that are not just shaping the current entrepreneurial landscape but are also defining the future of technology in India. Unlike previous years, this cohort is not dominated by fintech or food delivery models. Instead, it highlights startups working on advanced drones for defence, smart wearables for industrial safety, electric vehicle battery systems, indigenous aerospace structures, and fashi

For decades, India’s space missions relied heavily on semiconductor chips imported from countries like the United States, Japan, and South Korea. These chips, the electronic brains behind satellites and rockets, created hidden challenges: delays, high costs, and strategic risks. Now, India is closing that chapter with a bold plan to build its own space-grade semiconductor chips. This story is not just about technology; it is about national pride, security, and the future of I

India’s technology landscape is evolving rapidly, but a significant challenge remains: most AI platforms do not fully understand or serve the linguistic diversity of the country. Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based company, is changing this by building generative AI that speaks all 22 official Indian languages. Founded by engineers Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar, Sarvam AI is not just creating technology; it is creating tools that reflect India’s rich linguistic and cultural fabr