Technology in India
Trace how digital tools reach people in India, from payments and connectivity to the institutions behind adoption.
Exempted FASTags: which eligible vehicles get three or five years?
From October 2, eligible vehicles get longer exempted FASTag validity. The three- and five-year bands depend on the recorded disability percentage.
CAFE III: what India’s new car fuel rules measure
The 2027–32 standards tighten average fuel consumption across a manufacturer’s new passenger vehicles. That differs from the mileage of an individual car.
Making chips in India: what fabs, packaging and testing actually do
Follow a chip through the factory—and see why India is investing in different parts of its production.
UPI’s MDR debate: who should pay to keep payments free?
NPCI’s confirmed October fees explained—and why funding UPI matters beyond the checkout.