By Erick Here’s the most important tech news for Indians from the last seven days that you need to know to stay informed.
Tata confirmed as Tesla’s global supplier – moments before being affected by Trump’s latest tariffs
The Tata Group has become a global supplier to Tesla, with multiple Tata companies already providing components and services. As Tesla considers expanding manufacturing to India, Tata is positioning itself for even greater opportunities within Tesla’s supply chain, potentially benefiting from increased sourcing from Indian suppliers.
However, yesterday Tata Motors’ shares fell sharply (around 5-6%) due to concerns that potential tariffs from the US, pledged by Trump, would negatively impact Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a significant revenue driver for Tata Motors. Analysts anticipate continued pressure on the stock in the short term, especially if the tariffs are implemented without waivers, potentially leading to a cutback on margins to manage inventory.
Why it matters: I personally am a fan of the Tata group – they have done a lot for India Inc. and especially recently for Tech India with its semiconductor manufacturing initiative. I guess I am disappointed that they chose to partner for Tesla, especially at a time when Elon’s antics are crying foul with humans, human rights groups, world governments, and common sense overall. And Elon – who for all intents and purposes is the REAL president of the US – furthers right wing white supremacist agendas which serve to protect the interests of the top 1% at the expense of the greater good of the population not just of the USA. Comment below if you disagree with me, I’m happy to hear your POV.
Deep down, I am thrilled that the Tata Group is served karma on a golden platter with these tariffs that are announced right after they decided to supply for Tesla.
Read: Tata Group now Tesla’s Global Supplier and Trump tariffs knock 5% off Tata Motors shares
Airtel lands the world’s longest subsea cable in India
Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls cable in India, making them the landing partner for this segment of what is projected to be the world’s longest subsea internet cable. This initiative, backed by a consortium including Meta, aims to significantly enhance network resilience and connectivity by connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe via the Middle East.
Why it matters: the reason your internet works is not satellite or underground cables, but subsea cables that lay on the ocean floor running from one continent to the other. Check out this cool map here. And more such cables – which do not affect marine life – means better connectivity.
Read: Airtel lands the world’s longest subsea internet cable in India
Also, if you’re interested, check out this podcast episode from The Verge that reminds us that the internet – the thing that keeps us together (no exaggeration there) – is a series of undersea cables that are more fragile than we realize.
Infosys, Wipro, TCS among tech giants blacklisted by US recruiters
A leaked internal memo, allegedly from a US tech recruiter, revealed highly selective and somewhat elitist hiring criteria for software engineers. It favored graduates from top-tier CS programs (like MIT, Stanford), those with 4-10 years of JavaScript/AI experience, and discouraged applicants from major tech firms like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Intel, and others, deeming them “not the right fit.” The memo also specified “no visa sponsorships,” restricting applications to US/Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The authenticity of the memo is debated, but a subreddit moderator who reviewed additional evidence believes it is likely real, sparking controversy and criticism online for its exclusionary practices.
Why it matters: shame on the Indian IT sector, and the US clients they serve often at the expense of the personal lives of its employees. I wrote in detail about this, check out my recent blog post to understand the whole story better and why I feel so sourly towards Infosys and others.
Read: Indian tech giants blacklisted in US recruiters leaked emails
Bar Council of India takes steps to maintain dignity of profession
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has introduced new restrictions on lawyers’ social media use, including a ban on endorsements by Bollywood celebrities and influencers. This move follows a law firm’s Instagram reel featuring actor Rahul Bose, which the BCI deemed a form of advertising, violating professional conduct rules. The BCI aims to maintain the dignity of the legal profession by curbing what it considers inappropriate self-promotion and advertising on social media platforms.
Why it matters: well done to the Bar Council of India for putting such restrictions on social media advertising that could very well mislead the general public. This is similar to SEBI putting rails on these “finance influences”. And I really think that regulatory bodies in the field of medicine and health need to put a check on these “fitness influencers” who really have the potential to cause harm to their followers. Comment below if you have suffered because you took an influencer’s advice on face value.
Read: Bar Council of India announces bans and other measures
Amazon Fresh expands to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities
Amazon Fresh has expanded its grocery delivery service to over 170 cities and towns in India, experiencing a 50% year-over-year growth. This expansion brings a wide selection of fresh and dry groceries to more customers, including those in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with a focus on quality through a 4-step check and direct sourcing from over 11,000 farmers.
Why it matters: if you’ve been following me for sometime you know how I feel about Amazon overall. This move fosters more convenience and choices for consumers, but I’m still a fan of taking a walk down to your neighborhood store and holding the fruit (or bread or phone or laptop) before buying it.
Read: Amazon’s announcement
Apple announces WWDC 2025; software updates anticipated
Apple’s WWDC 2025 will be held virtually from June 9-13, where they’re expected to announce new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. iOS 19 and macOS 16 are rumored to feature significant redesigns, potentially drawing inspiration from visionOS. A limited number of developers can attend an in-person event at Apple Park on the first day, and winners of the Swift Student Challenge will also have a chance to attend.
Why it matters: God forbid their iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and WatchOS updates mention “Apple Intelligence” more than once every 20 seconds.
Read: Apple announces this years’ WWDC
Cabinet green lights ₹ 2,30,00,00,00,000 scheme for electronic component manufacturing, targets 92k jobs
The Indian government has approved a ₹23,000 crore incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of electronic components over the next six years. Aiming to create 92,000 jobs and generate ₹4.56 lakh crore in production, the scheme targets components used in various devices, reducing reliance on imports and increasing domestic value addition in electronics manufacturing. The goal is to transform India into a major electronics exporter, addressing the current $100 billion demand-supply gap in the components sector.
Why this matters: seems like the Government is exceeding its promises made during the budget earlier this year and its vision to make India a global hub for each manufacturing and services. This is great!
Read: Cabinet clears 23cr scheme for electronic components
That’s it for now, see you next week! Share with a friend who should stay informed just like you.