By Erick Here’s the most important tech news for Tech India from the last seven days.
Tata “silently” partners with Tesla
According to a report, the Tata Group has become a global supplier to Tesla, with companies like Tata AutoComp, TCS, Tata Technologies, and Tata Electronics providing components and services. Tesla is considering manufacturing in India and is in talks with several states regarding potential production facilities, and is also encouraging suppliers to move production outside of China and Taiwan.
Why it matters: at a time when Tesla is facing boycotts globally due to Elon’s antics with the US Government and the US Government’s antics towards whoever and wherever, Tata seems to be seizing an opportunity here. Personally, I am disappointed in this that Tata chose to partner with a tech giant who openly embraces extreme far right (and by that I mean n*zi) ideology.
Read: Tata Group quietly becomes Tesla’s global supplier: Report
Lenovo Pledges support for AI in India
Lenovo held its “Tech World India 2025” event earlier this month where they announced multiple AI projects and that they surpassed $2 billion in revenue in India, focusing on AI and manufacturing.
Why it matters: it matters as much as any other company like Microsoft or Open AI or Google pledging support for AI in India – just that people forget that Lenovo is entirely a Chinese company (nothing wrong with it, I still maintain that Lenovo makes the best laptops in the world). Let’s wait and see if this has any political implications.
Read: Lenovo pledges increased support to India’s AI development at Lenovo Tech World India 2025 BusinessToday
Tata Communications launches Vayu, AI-powered cloud platform
Tata Communications has launched Vayu, a next-generation AI-powered cloud platform aimed at simplifying multi-cloud complexities and reducing costs for enterprises. Key features include seamless integration of IaaS, PaaS, AI, and security, cost savings of up to 30%, on-demand NVIDIA GPUs for AI model training, and compliance with regulations like DPDP 2025. The platform also offers zero-trust security, carbon-neutral operations, and industry-specific solutions for sectors like finance and retail, positioning itself as a scalable alternative to hyperscalers like AWS and Google Cloud.
Why it matters: ok back to the good side of Tata. If Vayu can rival AWS and Google Cloud it will add to India’s global tech dominance aspirations. I just wish they would bar Tesla from using these services.
Read: Tata Communications unveils Vayu, an overall AI Cloud offering for enterprises – The Hindu
Rocket Learning launches Appu, an AI tutor for kids
Rocket Learning has launched ‘Appu’, an AI tutor with Google.org support, aiming to reach 50 million Indian families by 2030 and transform early childhood education. Appu will offer personalized learning experiences in multiple languages, focusing on foundational skills for children aged 3-6, and is projected to contribute significantly to India’s economy by bridging the AI divide and making quality education accessible to underserved communities.
Why it matters: first of all, cute! And this is nice and wholesome, the kind of AI / Google news that I’d like to read. Plus this is a very vulnerable market segment and Appu has a lot of responsibility here, hope it works for the benefit for the kids.
Read: Rocket Learning unveils ‘Appu’ AI Tutor with Google.org support, aiming to reach 50 million Indian families by 2030 BusinessToday
Cognizant to develop immersive learning centre in Siruseri
Cognizant is building a 14-acre learning center in Chennai, called the Cognizant Immersive Learning Centre (CILC), with plans to train 100,000 individuals annually in AI. The center will serve as a central hub supporting other training facilities across India and will include smart classrooms, incubator hubs, and residential accommodations.
Why it matters: I feel about Cognizant the way I feel about Infosys – very sus. For every announcement like this they make, let’s take a look at their hiring and training practices and overall the way they treat employees. Btw, Infosys’ hiring confusion has not stopped.
Read: Cognizant to Establish 14-acre Cognizant Immersive Learning Center at Siruseri Campus, Chennai – Mar 20, 2025
That’s it for now, see you next week!
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