AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity & AI Skills: India’s NIELIT (MeitY) launched the CYBER KUSHTI 2026 hackathon, a free national challenge running Aug. 15–Sept. 10 that tests human judgment in cybersecurity assessments using AI-generated findings and imperfect security packages. Semiconductors & Device Costs: Google unveiled the Pixel 11 lineup with Gemini upgrades and a new Tensor chip, but also price hikes tied to a global DRAM shortage that’s pushing memory costs sharply higher. Energy Tech Push: PM Modi used Independence Day to set a target of starting five new nuclear reactors this decade under the SHANTI Act, aiming for 100 GW nuclear capacity. Electronics Manufacturing Momentum: India’s manufacturing sector now drives 16–17% of GDP, with electronics production rising to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in FY26, while electronics exports hit Rs 4.24 lakh crore (11-fold growth). Trade Pressure on Electronics: Canada-U.S. talks are racing against a Wednesday tariff deadline, with electronics among the threatened categories if no deal is reached. Right to Repair: More U.S. states are passing right-to-repair laws covering electronics, pushing back on manufacturer barriers to fixing devices.
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