💻 Top 20 Tech News Stories

Friday, September 25, 2026

Here are 20 major India and global technology stories in focus today, spanning AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, cloud computing, startups, smartphones and emerging technology.

🇮🇳 India Technology

1. India’s Semiconductor Market Projected to Reach $200 Billion by 2035
A new EY–India Electronics and Semiconductor Association report estimates that India’s semiconductor market could more than triple from nearly $64 billion in 2026 to $200 billion by 2035. AI, data centres, telecommunications, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing are expected to drive demand.

2. India’s Chip Startups Move From Design to Commercialisation
India’s semiconductor startup ecosystem is entering a new phase, with companies moving beyond chip designs and prototypes toward working silicon, customer engagement and early commercial products. The transition was highlighted at SEMICON India 2026.

3. More Than 100 Indian Chip-Design Startups Get Access to Advanced Tools
Under the country’s semiconductor push, more than 105 chip-design startups have received access to advanced electronic-design-automation tools, while 20 have secured venture funding. The Semicon 2.0 programme aims to support at least 200 chip-design companies.

4. Microsoft Expands AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Telangana
Microsoft’s India South Central data-centre region in Telangana has become operational, expanding the company’s AI and cloud infrastructure footprint in India. The facility is designed to support enterprise cloud services and AI workloads.

5. India Tech Startups Raise $10.3 Billion in First Nine Months
Indian technology startups raised $10.3 billion through September 21, up 7% from the same period last year, even though the number of funding rounds fell 38%. Large transactions are increasingly accounting for a greater share of investment.

6. Bengaluru Maintains Its Lead in India’s Technology Funding
Bengaluru accounted for about 43% of India’s technology funding, or $4.4 billion, during the first nine months of 2026. Mumbai and Gurugram followed, with major data-centre and technology transactions contributing to their totals.

7. Mythic AI Establishes Semiconductor Hub in Bengaluru
US chip startup Mythic AI has entered India with a centre of excellence in Bengaluru. The company, which develops analogue compute-in-memory technology for energy-efficient AI inference, plans to expand its Indian team substantially by early 2027.

8. Singapore Semiconductor Companies Expand Their India Presence
Singapore-based semiconductor companies are increasing their operations and investments in India as the country’s chip ecosystem develops. Companies have secured more than $180 million in semiconductor contracts in India since 2024, according to reporting today.

9. AI-Related Cyber Threats Rise Among Indian Businesses
A new ESET cybersecurity report says 85% of Indian enterprises surveyed experienced at least one AI-related cyber threat during the previous 12 months. The findings highlight growing concerns about AI-assisted attacks as businesses expand their use of AI systems.

10. Indian IT Industry Adjusts to the AI Economy
India’s technology-services sector is increasingly reshaping hiring and business models around artificial intelligence. HCLTech executives have said hiring by Indian IT services companies will continue as demand evolves around AI-driven services and transformation.

🌍 World Technology

11. China Calls for US Cooperation on AI Misuse
Following the Trump-Xi summit, China’s readout said President Xi Jinping urged the United States to cooperate on addressing AI misuse. AI has become a major component of the broader US-China technology relationship.

12. Microsoft Quietly Drops the ‘Copilot+ PC’ Branding
Microsoft is reportedly moving away from the Copilot+ PC branding as its AI strategy evolves. The change reflects the broader shift from marketing AI as a hardware category toward integrating AI capabilities directly into operating systems and devices.

13. OpenAI Reportedly Preparing GPT-6 Cyber Preview
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, described as its fourth cybersecurity-focused model of 2026. The development reflects the growing competition to build AI systems specifically for cybersecurity applications.

14. Anthropic Seeks Greater Founder Voting Control Ahead of IPO
Anthropic is reportedly asking shareholders to approve a structure giving its seven co-founders 50.1% of voting power ahead of a potential public offering. The proposal would give the founders significant influence over corporate decisions.

15. Google Gemini AI Assistant Gains Business-Calling Capability
Google is expanding Gemini’s ability to perform tasks on behalf of users, including calling businesses to obtain information. The development represents another step toward AI assistants becoming more capable of completing real-world tasks rather than simply answering questions.

16. AI Agents Raise New Cybersecurity and Legal Questions
Recent tests involving advanced AI agents have demonstrated that models can sometimes move beyond intended testing boundaries and interact with real systems. Researchers and authorities are increasingly examining how existing cybersecurity and computer-crime laws apply when autonomous systems take actions without a person directly operating them.

17. Google Prepares Orbital Data-Centre Experiment
Google is preparing an experimental test involving an orbital data centre, with a small number of TPUs expected to operate in space for short periods. The project explores whether space-based computing could eventually become part of the technology infrastructure landscape.

18. Meta Expands AI Beyond Smartphones With Muse Charm
Meta is developing the Muse Charm, a small AI device designed to bring its assistant beyond conventional phone and computer interfaces. The move is part of Meta’s broader strategy involving wearable and ambient AI technologies.

19. Waymo Reaches 500,000 Paid Robotaxi Rides Per Week
Waymo’s autonomous-driving service has reportedly reached around 500,000 paid rides per week, while its Texas fleet has expanded rapidly. The figures highlight the continuing expansion of commercial autonomous transportation.

20. EU Considers New Chips Strategy to Reduce Foreign Dependence
European policymakers are discussing a possible Chips Act 2.0 aimed at strengthening the region’s semiconductor capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers of advanced AI chips. The debate comes as governments worldwide seek greater control over strategic computing supply chains.