🔥Detailed Tech Update – 24 September 2025 🚀

A day of digital expansion, innovation policy, and infrastructure growth

From India’s internet milestone to big moves in semiconductor talent and immersive tech, today’s developments reflect both the promise and challenges of a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Expect ripple effects across policy, industry, and consumer fronts.

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Top Tech & Innovation Highlights

1. India Crosses 1 Billion Internet Users
   In a landmark moment, India’s internet user base has officially surpassed 1.002 billion, driven in large part by expanded satellite connectivity and high-throughput satellite (HTS) deployments in underserved regions. The push aligns with efforts to narrow the rural-urban digital divide.

2. Skills Gap Holds Back India’s Semiconductor Push
   As ambitions for an indigenously robust chip-design and manufacturing sector grow, India faces a serious shortage of talent skilled in factory operations and product development. To counter this, firms are increasingly investing in global training, knowledge transfers, and cross-border hiring strategies to bridge capability gaps.

3. Google’s Gemini AI Comes to Smart TVs
   Google has rolled out its Gemini AI assistant to select smart TV models, starting with the TCL QM9K series. This expands AI functionality into living rooms, enabling voice commands, contextual assistance, and more immersive experiences beyond phones and PCs. 

4. AVGC-XR Policy 2025 Unveiled in Maharashtra
   Maharashtra has formally recognized AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality) as a strategic sector, granting it “essential service” status to operate 24×7. With ~₹3,268 crore backing and infrastructural support planned, the state aims to generate ~200,000 high-tech jobs and position itself as India’s XR hub.

5. Over 70 Startups & 60 GCCs to Participate in Technovanza 2025
   Mangaluru’s Technovanza, set for September 24, draws major tech participation with 70+ startups, 60 Global Capability Centres, 20+ investors, and high-profile speakers. The event seeks to spotlight regional innovation and strengthen the “Silicon Beach” narrative.

6. Accenture Eyes Visakhapatnam Expansion with 12,000 Jobs
   Accenture has proposed setting up a new campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create around 12,000 jobs. The company is seeking land on favorable lease terms and signals continued shift of IT capacity toward second-tier cities. 

7. Amazon’s Festival Sale Brings Laptop & Tablet Deals
   The Amazon Great Indian Festival is now live for all users, spotlighting discounted deals on laptops and tablets from major brands like Apple, Lenovo, Samsung, ASUS, OnePlus, and HP. With GST cuts factored in, the sales push is expected to draw strong consumer uptake.

8. Tech Mahindra Shares Slide Amid Market Weakness
   Tech Mahindra’s stock fell ~2.15% as the company underperformed peers on a broader down day for Indian equities. The decline brings the stock down from its yearly highs. 

9. State Skilling Initiative Launched in Madhya Pradesh
   A new collaboration between Madhya Pradesh’s Department of Science & Technology, RGPV, and L&T EduTech is rolling out a pilot program to train students in technologies like Python (data handling) and front-end development, aiming to bridge academia-industry gaps.

10. PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for September 24
    Sony has confirmed a State of Play event tomorrow (~35 minutes), expected to unveil new games, updates from PlayStation Studios and partners, and surprise reveals for the near-term gaming roadmap.