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WHAT'S NEXT?: India's ambitions, particularly in technology and economic growth targets promise much from this populous country determined to be a world leader.

• [New] India will speed up adoption with its National Green Hydrogen Mission, which has funding of 19,744 crore (2.3 billion) and aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Precedence Research
• [New] The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is spearheading research to make India a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. Guidely
• [New] Global Context - Semiconductor consumption in India projected to reach $110 billion by 2030, ~10% of global share. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Hyundai Motor Company will design an India made EV, specifically for India. Evo India
• [New] Amazon said it plans to invest $12.7 billion into cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 to meet growing customer demand for cloud services. The Times Of India
• [New] With decade-long indigenous R&D and a supportive policy framework, India plans to have its own technologies, products, companies, and ecosystem ready by 2030, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. Guidely
• [New] India's GDP growth has rebounded strongly in Q1, and the reforms - budget tax cuts, rate cuts by the MPC and GST rationalization have the potential to sustain the growth momentum. Economic Times
• [New] The defence sector in India is shaping up as a strong long-term growth story, backed by rising domestic demand, import substitution, and expanding export opportunities. Economic Times
• [New] India's rapid electric vehicle adoption creates an urgent need for comprehensive battery recycling infrastructure to manage millions of end-of-life batteries while capturing valuable materials and economic opportunities. Autocar Professional
• [New] Beyond waste management, a stronger domestic battery recycling industry will reduce India's import dependence and import expenditure and provide protection against global price volatility - crucial factors for positioning India as a leader in sustainable technology. Autocar Professional
• [New] Compute Capacity: India will need public compute clusters with around 50,000 GPUs by 2027 to train large domestic AI models. PMF IAS
• [New] GDP Boost: AI adoption could add $ 500-600 billion to India's GDP annually by 2035, anchoring 8-9% long-term growth momentum. PMF IAS
• [New] The principal security threat to India is from the Sino-Pak strategic alliance that worked primarily against India but posed a serious threat of terrorism to the world. MorungExpress
• With Phase 1 nearing completion and Phase 2 preparations underway, Indian officials expressed confidence that their semiconductor strategy will create a robust ecosystem capable of supporting both domestic demand and global supply chains. DIGITIMES Inc.
• Indian officials used the Taiwan visit to outline ambitious plans for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission, which will dramatically expand beyond the current focus on fabrication facilities. DIGITIMES Inc.
• The next few months will likely bring more clarity on some pending issues - e.g. the fate of major telecom mergers, new spectrum auctions (India's 5G auction timeline, etc.), and how quickly satellite-cellular services become commercially available to everyday users. Bez Kabli
• Qualcomm's delayed roadmap for 5G broadcast on mobile devices starting from 2028 is of immense implications to India which has already seen D2M proof of concept and field testing over the past few years based on indigenously developed chips. Economic Times
• As Indian Railways and metro systems move towards 5G-enabled communication infrastructure, they become vulnerable to more sophisticated cyber threats. Metro Rail News
• While Indian Railways has requested additional spectrum to modernise and secure its telecommunication infrastructure, DoT has conveyed to TRAI that further allocation will only be considered once the existing 5 MHz spectrum is fully deployed and utilised. Metro Rail News
• India's space economy projected to grow from $9 B in 2023 to $44 B by 2033 (EY Report 2024). ForTheDigital
• India's digital economy could leapfrog traditional powers, fostering inclusive politics if harnessed right. Trending Sri Lanka
• An extension will significantly alleviate the hardships faced by traders, taxpayers and tax professionals, promote accurate and timely compliance, and maintain the mutual trust fundamental to India's tax administration. Economic Times

Last updated: 28 September 2025