25/08/2026
India's technology story is no longer about catching up with the world. It is about helping define what comes next.
For years, India was celebrated as one of the world's largest technology consumption markets, bringing millions online, revolutionizing digital payments, and creating a thriving startup ecosystem. But 2026 marks a new chapter.
India is no longer just consuming technology. It is building it.
Artificial Intelligence has moved from experimentation to ex*****on. Data centers are becoming the backbone of the digital economy. Fintech is evolving into financial infrastructure. Cybersecurity, semiconductors, climate-tech, robotics, and deep-tech innovation are shaping the future of industries at unprecedented speed.
The June edition of Entrepreneur India features our annual hashtag special celebrating the founders, engineers, operators, and institution builders creating the systems that will power the next decade.
Our cover story on Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari explores how PhonePe journey goes far beyond building a successful fintech platform. It is a story about creating digital infrastructure for a billion people and redefining what long-term value creation looks like in India.
What stands out about this year's Tech25 leaders is not just ambition, but clarity. The focus has shifted from growth at any cost to building resilient infrastructure, defensible technology, deep consumer trust, and globally relevant businesses.
As India positions itself at the center of the global technology landscape, these are the leaders shaping the future not just for India, but for the world.