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Amazon to Invest Over $XX Billion in India by 2030, Strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision: Keystone Report

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk

Amazon is reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s growth journey, with plans to invest more than $XX billion across its businesses in the country through 2030, aligned with the vision of an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. An Economic Impact Report by Keystone Strategy, released at the sixth edition of the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, highlights Amazon as the largest foreign investor in India, the largest enabler of ecommerce exports, and among the top job creators in the country.

According to the report, Amazon has invested nearly $XX billion in India since 2010, including employee compensation and infrastructure development. These investments have supported the digitisation of over 12 million small businesses, enabled more than $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports, and supported approximately 2.8 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs across India in 2024. Amazon’s investments span physical and digital infrastructure, including fulfilment centres, logistics networks, data centres, digital payments infrastructure and technology development.

At the summit, Amazon reiterated its intent to deepen its engagement in India by increasing investments by more than $XX billion by 2030, focusing on three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation. The company aims to create an additional one million job opportunities over the next five years, taking its cumulative job impact even further across sectors such as technology, logistics, retail, manufacturing and creative services.

Amazon’s export enablement efforts continue to play a key role in taking Made-in-India products to global markets. As Amazon Global Selling completes ten years of operations, cumulative ecommerce exports enabled from India have crossed $20 billion. The company has now set a target of enabling $80 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports by 2030. As part of this effort, Amazon has launched the “Accelerate Exports” initiative to connect digital entrepreneurs with trusted manufacturers and enable manufacturers to scale as global sellers, supported by on-ground onboarding drives across major manufacturing clusters and partnerships with industry bodies.

In line with the government’s vision of “AI for All,” Amazon also outlined plans to democratise access to artificial intelligence across India. By 2030, the company aims to deliver AI-powered benefits to 15 million small businesses, enhance shopping experiences for hundreds of millions of customers through AI-driven innovations, and empower four million government school students with AI education and career exploration opportunities through curriculum support, teacher training and hands-on learning experiences.

Through sustained investments, infrastructure expansion and technology-led initiatives, Amazon continues to position itself as a key partner in India’s digital transformation, export growth and employment generation, contributing meaningfully to the nation’s economic and innovation-driven future.

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Government of Goa Explores Collaboration with Starlink to Boost Statewide Digital Connectivity

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

The Government of Goa has initiated strategic discussions with Starlink to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at strengthening digital connectivity and accelerating technology-led development across the State. The meetings were held on December 12, 2025, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Shri Rohan Khaunte, as part of Goa’s broader vision for digital inclusion and resilient infrastructure.

The first meeting took place at the Mantralaya in Porvorim in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The Starlink delegation included Ms. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink Business Operations – Global Access & Operations, Shri Prabhakar Jayakumar, Head of Starlink India, and Shri Manoj Ladwa, Government Affairs Strategist and Chairman, India Global Forum.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted Goa’s rapid progress on its digital transformation roadmap and the State’s continued efforts to strengthen public service delivery through technology. He noted that Starlink’s interest in Goa could enable the State to leverage high-speed, low-latency satellite broadband to support infrastructure development and enhance connectivity in sectors such as tourism, education, industry, fisheries and rural communities that depend on reliable communication networks.

A second meeting was held at Taj Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula, attended by Shri Rohan Khaunte along with Dr. V. Candavelou IAS, Chief Secretary of Goa, Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Mr. Pravimal Abhishek IAS, Secretary Science & Technology and Managing Director of Goa Industrial Development Corporation, the Director of Transport, senior officials and the Starlink leadership team.

During the discussions, Shri Rohan Khaunte underscored Goa’s emergence as a preferred destination for global technology companies, stating that the State continues to witness growth in emerging technologies and innovation-driven enterprises. He emphasized that global players increasingly recognise Goa as an ideal hub for developing and scaling technology solutions.

The meetings explored how Starlink’s satellite network could complement Goa’s development priorities by strengthening rural and shadow-area connectivity, enhancing high-speed data access for industrial and electronic manufacturing clusters, supporting last-mile delivery under the Har Ghar Fibre programme and modernising maritime and fisheries operations with real-time communication capabilities. The discussions also touched upon advancing Goa’s Digital Nomad vision by ensuring seamless internet connectivity.

Additional opportunities were examined to support initiatives such as CCTV surveillance at beaches, AV and AR-based visitor guides, connectivity for schools in low-coverage regions under the CARES initiative and improved digital services for tourism, homestays, beach security and maritime experiences.

Through these engagements, the Government of Goa continues to advance a comprehensive connectivity roadmap focused on strengthening rural networks, enhancing maritime communication systems and expanding last-mile digital access, ensuring inclusive and seamless connectivity across the State.

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Tata Power’s EZ Home Wins Top Honour for AI/ML Innovation at National Power Conference

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Tata Power’s smart home automation brand, EZ Home, has earned national recognition after being declared the sole winner in the Home Automation category at the AI/ML National Conference organised by the Ministry of Power. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the conference brought together the country’s most promising AI-driven innovations in the power and energy sector. EZ Home stood out among strong contenders including Genus, Schneider Electric, Blaze, and Adani, securing its position as a leading force in India’s smart home ecosystem.

The Ministry’s initiative aims to highlight pioneering AI/ML solutions shaping the future of the power distribution landscape. From 195 applications submitted by DISCOMs, AMISPs, technology innovators, and home automation companies, only 51 solutions were shortlisted for deeper evaluation. EZ Home distinguished itself through its integration of smart home automation with AI-enabled smart meter analytics, demonstrating a consumer-centric approach that enhances convenience, safety, and energy efficiency for households across India.

The EZ Home ecosystem includes a versatile range of Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as smart switches, retrofittable modules, sensors, universal IR controllers, and smart plugs that seamlessly integrate with existing wiring. Through the EZ Home app and compatibility with major voice assistants, users can remotely manage appliances, monitor consumption at device level, automate routines, and receive intelligent insights powered by AI and machine learning. These capabilities allow consumers to better understand their energy use and make informed decisions that optimise consumption, ultimately contributing to long-term grid efficiency.

A distinguished jury featuring members from NPTI, Google India, Microsoft India, Meta India, and SARVAM evaluated the entries. EZ Home’s scalable architecture, intuitive design, and its potential to expand access to smart home technology across India earned high appreciation from the panel.

A Tata Power spokesperson emphasised that this recognition affirms the company’s commitment to building AI-led digital solutions that enhance consumer experiences while supporting India’s transition to intelligent, future-ready energy frameworks. Tata Power was also recognised in the AMISP category at the same conference, adding another milestone to its rapidly growing portfolio of technology-driven innovations.

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, continues to strengthen its role in the nation’s clean energy transition. With a diversified 15.9 GW portfolio spanning renewable and conventional energy, transmission, distribution, trading, storage, and solar manufacturing, the company is steadily progressing toward its Net Zero 2045 mission. Serving around 13 million customers nationwide, Tata Power remains committed to advancing systems that elevate efficiency, sustainability, and digital intelligence across India’s energy ecosystem.

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Amazon to Unlock AI for Millions inIndia, Invest $12.7B in Cloud & AI Infrastructure by 2030

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Amazon has announced a major initiative aimed at accelerating India’s AI transformation and supporting the Government of India’s AI Mission. The company is set to bring artificial intelligence capabilities to millions of Indians by 2030, with a strong focus on accessibility, productivity, and digital inclusion. As part of this commitment, Amazon is on track to invest $12.7 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure across Telangana and Maharashtra, strengthening the foundation for India to become a global technology leader. This investment supports the rapidly growing demand for cloud, machine learning, and agentic AI solutions and also complements Amazon’s long-running efforts in skilling. Since 2017, AWS has trained more than 6.2 million individuals in India to prepare them for a future shaped by AI.

A central part of this mission is Amazon’s plan to empower over 15 million small businesses with AI-driven tools that simplify operations, remove barriers, and enable entrepreneurs—regardless of size or location—to scale faster. Through innovations such as the enhanced Seller Assistant with agentic AI capabilities, the Next Generation Seller Central platform, GenAI-powered product listing tools, Creative Studio, and Video Generator, sellers can now create content, make informed decisions, and automate daily tasks with ease. These tools help level the playing field for small entrepreneurs, enabling them to compete with larger enterprises by providing professional-grade capabilities at their fingertips.

Amazon also announced a commitment to bring AI literacy and career awareness to 4 million government-school students by 2030. This effort supports the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to equip young learners with future-ready skills through AI-focused curriculum, hands-on activities, teacher training, and career exposure programs. By ensuring equal access to AI learning resources, even for students in rural or underserved regions, Amazon hopes to nurture the next generation of innovators who will create solutions for India and the world. Government leadership emphasized that integrating AI education into classrooms is a nation-building effort essential for achieving a Viksit Bharat.

On the customer front, Amazon continues to use AI to make shopping easier, more intuitive, and more inclusive for hundreds of millions of shoppers across India. Tools like Rufus, the in-app AI shopping assistant, help users discover products, compare options, and understand key features quickly and naturally. Lens AI allows shoppers to search using images, screenshots, or barcodes, while augmented reality features let customers visualize products like furniture in their own homes. These innovations reduce the effort involved in product research and decision-making and break down barriers of language, literacy, and digital familiarity.

Amazon’s broader vision is that AI should be an equalizer for India—empowering small businesses, enabling students, supporting economic growth, and making everyday life easier for customers. By combining large-scale AI infrastructure investments with user-friendly AI tools and nationwide skilling initiatives, Amazon aims to help India unlock the full potential of AI and build a more equitable digital future for all.

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Kilowott Strengthens Industry-Academia Collaboration Through Interactive Campus Roadshows Across Goa

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Kilowott, the Goa-based global digital transformation firm, recently completed a series of interactive campus roadshows across some of the state’s leading colleges, marking a significant step forward in strengthening industry-academia engagement. The initiative was designed to familiarize students with real-world recruitment practices, assessment processes and evolving career opportunities in the IT and technology sectors. Through a combination of interactive sessions, logical reasoning tests and psychometric assessments, students received practical exposure to the expectations and demands of the modern digital workplace.

During these engagements, Kilowott signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with St. Xavier’s College and the Goa College of Arts, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building long-term academic partnerships. These MoUs pave the way for workshops, training programs, internships and potential placement avenues, creating structured pathways for students to connect with industry needs. The roadshows collectively engaged more than 700 students across campuses including St. Xavier’s College, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Goa University, S.R.I.E.I.T College Shiroda, PCCE Verna, AITD Assagao and the Goa College of Arts. Faculty participation played an essential role in facilitating meaningful discussions between academic leaders and the Kilowott team on the alignment of curriculum with contemporary industry standards.

The high turnout at institutions such as AITD Assagao, which hosted 149 students, and Don Bosco College of Engineering, with 103 participants, reflected the growing interest among students in understanding recruitment dynamics, employability skills and the broader landscape of the digital economy. Students from varied disciplines—including Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics and Telecommunication, BBA, BCA, Mass Communication, MCA, MSc Data Science and Fine Arts—benefited from the initiative. Many expressed appreciation for the company’s focus on mentorship, leadership development and design-driven digital solutions.

Faculty members, including Vanessa Zita Furtado, Ruella D’Souza, Dr. Norman Dias, Teja Kundaikar, Prof. Manjusha Sanke, Razia de Loyola Furtado e Sardinha and Prof. Maria Ferreira, supported the sessions, further enriching the experience by enabling active dialogue on industry readiness and academic enhancement. Kilowott also held exploratory meetings with representatives from Don Bosco College Panjim and Parvatibai Chowgule College to discuss future collaborations.

The company highlighted that these roadshows are part of its broader DRIVE initiative—Develop, Ready, Inspire, Validate and Empower—an effort dedicated to preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of the digital era. By combining industry insights with hands-on learning, Kilowott aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring that Goa’s future workforce is equipped with the skills, confidence and exposure needed to thrive in a technology-driven global environment. Headquartered in Goa and operating across Asia, North America and Europe, Kilowott continues to partner with governments, Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide to deliver digital strategy, development and design expertise. Its ongoing engagement with academic institutions reflects a long-term commitment to nurturing talent and empowering students with meaningful opportunities for growth and success.