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Wipro CEO Sees Growing Demand for India’s IT Services From AI

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly driving demand for India’s IT services, as companies move beyond pilot projects and begin rolling out large-scale AI initiatives, according to Srini Pallia, chief executive of Wipro.

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Pallia said Wipro is competing for a mix of small, large, and mega AI-related deals as clients across industries adopt the technology at different stages of maturity. While pricing pressure remains intense due to faster delivery timelines and leaner teams enabled by AI, he expects the number of smaller projects to rise as adoption widens.

India’s $283 billion IT sector has faced several quarters of slower growth as global clients cut technology spending amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Pallia said enterprise AI spending is now shifting from experimentation to accountability, with boards and executives demanding clear returns on investment.

He added that AI-assisted software development could cut costs by about 25% through productivity gains in coding and testing, leading to more projects over time. Wipro launched a three-year, $1 billion investment plan in 2023 to strengthen its AI capabilities.

India Approves $4.6 Billion in Electronic Component Manufacturing Projects

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India has approved electronic component manufacturing projects worth 418.63 billion rupees ($4.64 billion) under a government incentive programme aimed at strengthening domestic production, the country’s IT ministry said on Friday.

Global and domestic players including Samsung Electronics, Tata Electronics and Foxconn are among the companies whose proposals were cleared to receive subsidies under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. The scheme has a total outlay of 229.19 billion rupees and is designed to expand local capacity in key segments of the electronics supply chain.

The approved projects cover the production of a wide range of components, including mobile phone enclosures, camera sub-assemblies and other critical electronic parts. According to the IT ministry, the projects will be implemented across eight Indian states, reflecting a geographically diversified push to scale up manufacturing.

India has intensified efforts in recent years to build a globally competitive electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Through a series of incentive programmes, the government aims to attract both international and local investors, reduce reliance on imports and strengthen supply chains across multiple technology sectors.

The country’s electronics manufacturing sector produced goods worth about $125 billion in the year ended March 2025. The government has set an ambitious target to raise output to $500 billion by fiscal year 2031, positioning electronics as a key pillar of India’s industrial growth strategy.

Officials said the newly approved projects are expected to generate electronic components worth 2.58 trillion rupees ($28.62 billion) over time and create employment for around 34,000 people, providing a significant boost to manufacturing jobs and regional development.

Jio Launches Free Google AI Pro Subscription for All Ages – Here’s How to Claim

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Reliance Jio has started offering an 18-month free subscription to Google AI Pro for its users, expanding access beyond the initial 18–25 age group. The Indian telecom giant had announced its partnership with Google last week, promising free access to Gemini for a year and a half. While the initial rollout targeted younger users, the company has now made the offer available to all age groups, allowing a wider audience to experience the premium AI features.

To claim the free subscription, users must have an active Jio SIM card with an unlimited 5G plan. Once this basic requirement is met, users can follow a simple process via the MyJio app. From the app’s home page, tap the “Early access” banner, select Claim now, open the prompted web page, review the plan details, and tap “Agree” at the bottom. After completing these steps, users can open the Gemini app to confirm their Pro subscription status.

The Google AI Pro subscription provides several benefits compared to the free tier. Normally priced at Rs. 1,950 per month, the plan grants extended access to the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, along with enhanced functionalities such as image generation via Nano Banana and Deep Research capabilities. These features are not available to free-tier users, giving Pro subscribers a more advanced and versatile AI experience.

By offering this free subscription, Jio aims to provide its users with a chance to explore the full potential of AI-powered tools, whether for learning, content creation, or research. The partnership with Google demonstrates Jio’s commitment to technology accessibility and its effort to bring cutting-edge AI innovations to a broader audience across India.