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title: "AI and Tech News, 29 Oct 2026 | bharat.digital"
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# AI & Tech: Thursday 29 October 2026

18 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### AI that speaks, codes and takes action: Inside Google Cloud’s Gemini masterclass

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 18:36 IST (2026-10-29T18:36+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a9a792cd128b
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/google-cloud-gemini-ai-agents-voice-coding
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/a9a792cd128b-l.webp

Why make AI do the talking when it can do the work too? At TechSparks 2026, Google Cloud’s Rajesh Shivani showed how Gemini agents can talk, code and crunch data.

### Meesho rules out platform fees, says AI is cutting delivery costs but raising server bills

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 29 October 2026, 16:55 IST (2026-10-29T16:55+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b4f0a27d0839
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-meesho-platform-fees-ai-server-costs/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b4f0a27d0839-l.webp

Meesho is betting on cheaper logistics, advertising and AI agents instead of platform fees. Its Q2 FY27 results reveal the costs and trade-offs behind that strategy.

### Karbonn Rebel 5G teased on Amazon: How the Indian brand eyes comeback with affordable smartphones for Gen Z

- Source: Mint
- Published: 29 October 2026, 16:02 IST (2026-10-29T16:02+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/057d085d04de
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/karbonn-rebel-5g-teased-on-amazon-how-the-indian-brand-eyes-comeback-with-affordable-smartphones-for-gen-z-11793267971279.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/057d085d04de-l.webp

Karbonn is making a comeback in India’s smartphone market, targeting Gen Z and content creators with affordable devices amid rising smartphone prices.

### Databricks’ India growth outpaces global rate amid rising enterprise AI adoption

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:19 IST (2026-10-29T15:19+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6516c312f4d1
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/databricks-india-growth-outpaces-global-rate-amid-rising-enterprise-ai-adoption/article71584677.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/6516c312f4d1-l.webp

Indian enterprises and digital-native businesses are increasingly exploring AI models, data control and deployment costs as the company expands its local presence

### India’s new-age manufacturers to benefit from $3 trillion global AI investment cycle: Avendus Capital

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 18:06 IST (2026-10-29T18:06+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b1077e3f2269
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/new-age-manufacturers-to-benefit-from-3-trillion-global-ai-investment-cycle-avendus-capital
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b1077e3f2269-l.webp

The investment banking firm has identified defence and aerospace, space technology, robotics and automation, semiconductors, energy transition, and advanced materials as the sectors that will drive India’s next phase of industrial growth.

### IndiaMART Q2 profit rises 10% to Rs 91 cr, revenue at Rs 429 cr

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:37 IST (2026-10-29T15:37+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9dfc1cf08f08
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-indiamart-profit-rises-revenue/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9dfc1cf08f08-l.webp

IndiaMART reported a 10% rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 90.7 crore, even as paying suppliers, active buyers and business enquiries declined amid changing search traffic patterns and AI-driven shifts.

### Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 12:36 IST (2026-10-29T12:36+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b06faa06a0bd
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/freshworks-acquires-ai-startup-robusta-to-strengthen-it-operations-platform/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b06faa06a0bd-l.webp

Nasdaq-listed SaaS major Freshworks has acquired Israel-based AI startup Robusta Dev for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its IT service…

### Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Warns AI Could Let One Person Do Work of 10

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 29 October 2026, 10:50 IST (2026-10-29T10:50+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/36a247fa030f
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115640745516306753

Zoho's chief scientist explained this shift won't erase most roles but will make skilled work like software engineering affordable for smaller companies.

### Sell first, build second, automate last: A solo founder’s playbook for the AI era

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 14:13 IST (2026-10-29T14:13+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/dcdf90fd298d
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/sell-first-build-second-automate-last-a-solo-founders-playbook-for-the-ai-era
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/dcdf90fd298d-l.webp

Hostinger’s Emilis Strimaitis on why founders who build first still fail faster, and the seven-step process that puts customers before code

### Beyond AI infrastructure, India’s tech boom rests on the efficient use of power and water

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 14:11 IST (2026-10-29T14:11+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/4a03027f8885
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/why-scaling-climatetech-solutions-challenge-ai-infrastructure-data-centre
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/4a03027f8885-l.webp

At TechSparks 2026, founders of SolarSquare and Boson Whitewater unpack why overcoming perception, pricing gaps, and consumer trust matters far more in climatetech than just building the technology.

### Innodata Lays Off Nearly 550 Employees In India: Report

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 28 October 2026, 23:39 IST (2026-10-28T23:39+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/bebfb01b5314
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/innodata-lays-off-nearly-550-employees-in-india-report/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/bebfb01b5314-l.webp

US-based Innodata has become the latest company to lay off a big chunk of its staff in India. The AI…

### AI enterprise startup QwikBuild raises $2.3 Mn in pre-seed round

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 28 October 2026, 14:26 IST (2026-10-28T14:26+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/3c6507bcb5b7
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/ai-enterprise-startup-qwikbuild-raises-23-mn-in-pre-seed-round-12760872
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/3c6507bcb5b7-l.webp

QwikBuild, an enterprise AI startup that builds bespoke software and AI agents for business operations, has raised $2.3 million in pre-seed funding.

### Why Indian AI Founders Are Eyeing Silicon Valley And What They Risk Leaving Behind

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 28 October 2026, 19:37 IST (2026-10-28T19:37+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/3ff22421bd85
- original_url: https://inc42.com/resources/why-indian-ai-founders-are-eyeing-silicon-valley-and-what-they-risk-leaving-behind/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/3ff22421bd85-l.webp

When AI-powered sales intelligence startup Reo.Dev raised $11.3 Mn in July 2026, its priorities reflected a growing reality for Indian…

### Sarvam AI Startup Partners with Indian Defence for Sovereign AI Tools

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 28 October 2026, 16:36 IST (2026-10-28T16:36+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/56416190f473
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115398438657593807

Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam signed a five-year memorandum with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to build secure, India-hosted AI for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

### Google sees AI as an economic equaliser for India’s small businesses

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 28 October 2026, 15:05 IST (2026-10-28T15:05+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/722f47ae830f
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/google-sees-ai-as-an-economic-equaliser-for-indias-small-businesses/article71635145.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/722f47ae830f-l.webp

Google India’s Preeti Lobana highlighted AI’s potential to transform business operations and strengthen small enterprises as India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047

### ‘Keep learning, keep adapting’: Priyank Kharge tells IT professionals to stay ahead of AI

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 28 October 2026, 22:07 IST (2026-10-28T22:07+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/67faade99448
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/priyank-kharge-it-professionals-ai-skilling-nipuna-karnataka
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/67faade99448-l.webp

Priyank Kharge urges IT professionals to adapt to AI, upgrade their skills and prepare for changing industry needs through initiatives like Nipuna Karnataka.

### Indian IT firms poised to benefit from enterprise AI adoption as infrastructure costs rise: Report

- Source: Mint
- Published: 28 October 2026, 11:22 IST (2026-10-28T11:22+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/4b5fff3b6a49
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/indian-it-firms-poised-to-benefit-from-enterprise-ai-adoption-as-infrastructure-costs-rise-report-11793166741416.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/4b5fff3b6a49-l.webp

Indian information technology (IT) companies are well-positioned to benefit from the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by enterprises, as rising infrastructure investments and funding requirements increase financial risks for companies building and operating AI…

### ‘Cope harder’: Vaishnaw defends India's iPhone PLI scheme

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 28 October 2026, 13:45 IST (2026-10-28T13:45+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/0869d45ae6a5
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/cope-harder-vaishnaw-india-mobile-manufacturing-pli
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/0869d45ae6a5-l.webp

“Cope harder,” says Ashwini Vaishnaw as he defends India’s manufacturing model, citing Rs 3 lakh crore in GST collections, government incentives and jobs created through electronics production.