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India is on track to have 4 semiconductor plants fully operational by 2026- an extraordinary milestone. This has attracted giants such as NVIDIA, AMD & Intel for advanced chip design, & reaffirms India's sovereignty, security & participation in the entire AI value chain. #immerse

Our partner Airbnb is a key player in transforming India's travel landscape, as event-led tourism picks up. In Maharashtra alone, here is a snapshot of their booking growth y-o-y: Lollapalooza - 50x, Coldplay - 170%, 2023 World Cup - 75% & more. #immerse news.airbnb.com/en-in/airbnb-h…

Our partner Uber has collaborated with the Election Commission in Kerala - to provide free polling station rides for upcoming elections, ensuring accessibility for all voters. These initiatives is play a vital role in local civic infrastructure. #immerse newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

This week, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) officially cleared the $2.5B merger of a subsidiary of our partner Coursera, with Udemy - creating a global EdTech powerhouse. This will accelerate world-class skilling for India's talent. #immerse whalesbook.com/news/English/t…

India’s GCC ecosystem is shifting gears, prioritizing high-end roles in AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud to drive global innovation from local soil. High-volume hiring is evolving into high-value talent acquisition as GCCs mature into strategic hubs. #immerse community.nasscom.in/communities/gc…

Fitch recently raised India’s FY26 GDP growth projection to 7.5%, citing a resilient domestic demand & investment cycle. For next year, it has revised upwards to 6.7%, from 6.4% projected in Dec 2025. Global GDP for FY26 remains cautious, at 2.6%. #immerse dailypioneer.com/news/fitch-rai…

Empowering local communities is at the heart of sustainable growth. Our partner Airbnb is supporting eight Indian nonprofits through its 2026 Community Fund - focusing on expanding literacy, heritage preservation & economic pathways for women. #immerse indiaeducationdiary.in/airbnb-support…

Women-led entrepreneurship is redefining Indian hospitality, with women now driving a third of Airbnb listings in India. At Times Bridge, we’re proud to see our partner empower a new host generation who are shaping new travel trends. travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/research-…

Our partner, Uber announced today that it has forayed into the massive bus-ticketing market in India, under a partnership with Ixigo's AbhiBus. Uber Intercity is growing 50% y-o-y and operates across 3000 routes in the country. #immerse yourstory.com/2026/03/uber-e…

India has revised its FY26 GDP estimates upwards to 7.6%. Coming off 7.8% for Oct-Dec '25 vs. 6.2% in the year-ago period - the revised estimates are part of an updated calculation offering a more comprehensive capture of economic activity. #immerse hindustantimes.com/business/india…

The India AI Impact Summit has reaffirmed commitment to AI infrastructure in the country. Large capital raises - such as Neysa's recent $1.2B raise from Blackstone, as well as the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor partnership - signal a shift in capturing the entire value chain. #immerse

Our partner Coursera has reaffirmed that India tops GenAI enrolments globally - with 3 sign-ups per min. It is scaling content delivery across multiple languages through AI-driven translation and audio dubbing. #immerse moneycontrol.com/technology/ai-…

The India AI Summit 2026 last week was an incredible showcase of innovation, ambition & collaboration. The country's AI momentum is poised to continue strongly - thanks to breakthrough global partnerships, investments & a sharp global focus on the Indian AI ecosystem. #immerse

India has emerged as one of our partner Airbnb's fastest-growing markets - with December 2025 quarter bookings up 50% y-o-y & first time bookings up a huge 60%. Aiding this growth is a wide new set of features that are localized for the market. #immerse thehindubusinessline.com/companies/indi…

Our partner Coursera has recently collaborated with the IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to offer the Yuva AI for All foundational course - free - to help citizens equip themselves with key AI skills. #immerse cxotoday.com/media-coverage…

India is all set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 next week. Tech leaders attending include Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Jensen Huang & others, alongside international heads of state - to deliberate the most pressing AI agenda items of our time. #immerse tinyurl.com/mt4w8hjx

The Union Budget of 2026 reaffirmed support for India's tech and startup ecosystem. From data-center expansion -> to clear employability agendas -> to easier MSME exports & much more - the ecosystem has a long and supportive runway for growth. #immerse peoplematters.in/article/busine…

Our partner Coursera saw India leading in GenAI learning in 2025, with 3.6 million cumulative enrollments, the highest worldwide. This was a massive 107% increase y-o-y, and driven 50% by enterprise enrollments. #immerse financialexpress.com/jobs-career/ed…

Our partner Airbnb has recently unveiled that music-led experiences are increasingly shaping India's Gen-Z travel. Trips are being planned around concerts & festivals - opening up a whole new discovery lens for local neighborhoods & culture. #immerse tinyurl.com/yufe33j2

This year's Republic Day parade will feature 10,000 special guests - including those who have carried out exemplary work in employment generation, innovation, research, startups, self-help groups & best performers under key government initiatives. #immerse tinyurl.com/573ux2vb