India loses an estimated 4. 3% of its GDP each year—or around Rs 14. 1 trillion—due to corrosion, and implementing improved corrosion management practices may raise GDP by roughly 1. 5%, or Rs 5 trillion.

According to the Nomura Research Institute (NRI), the risks of corrosion have increased due to rapid infrastructure development, urbanization, and industrial growth.

It has increased maintenance expenses and decreased the lifespan of assets in every industry, with infrastructure, transportation, electricity, and telecommunications being the most impacted.

The business said that corrosion caused an average loss of 3. 4% of GDP worldwide.

The corporation suggested shifting the focus of public infrastructure tender bids to life cycle cost analysis rather than focusing solely on upfront construction costs.

It advocated strengthening Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations to comply with international durability standards and include exposure-based durability criteria.

It proposed implementing modern testing methods, upgrading maintenance and inspection procedures for assets with extended lifespans, and incorporating corrosion-resistant materials in sectors that are vulnerable to severe environmental factors, such as infrastructure for renewable energy.

Another important proposal was to mandate increased corrosion protection for steel-intensive industries like transportation, telecommunications, and public infrastructure.

India should prioritise asset endurance as it increases spending in roads, railroads, housing, and renewable energy, the report said, adding that corrosion is a policy and economic problem, not just an engineering one.

The power generation and transmission industry was identified as having the greatest corrosion intensity, with estimated losses of 10. 1% of sectoral GDP.

The report recommended long-term protection systems in addition to periodic repainting, and yearly corrosion-related losses in railways were estimated at $3 billion.

The telecom industry experiences significant corrosion intensity due to its over 8. 13 lakh telecom towers that support 2. 948 million base transceiver stations in India.

Additionally, the study stated that engineering standards and maintenance procedures must advance in tandem with India’s growing infrastructure base.

Google, a US-based technology giant, named 20 AI-powered firms from a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, gaming, agriculture, finance, e-commerce, productivity, lifestyle, and entertainment, as members of its 2026 Play Accelerator India cohort.

The three-month, equity-free program will provide participating startups with hands-on support in AI integration, app quality, security, growth, and monetization.

According to the technology giant, the project helps Indian app developers create reliable, scalable, and globally relevant products by integrating Google Play’s product expertise with the larger Google technology ecosystem.

It further stated that the selected startups are leveraging AI to tackle a variety of issues, such as expanding access to healthcare, aiding farmers, tailoring exam preparation, elevating sports coaching, assisting small businesses in getting paid quicker, and developing fresh gaming and entertainment experiences.

With artificial intelligence at its core, India’s next generation of app innovation is being created. Aditya Swamy, Managing Director of Google Play Partnerships, stated, “We want to help entrepreneurs through Google Play Accelerator India during the whole journey, from product quality and AI integration to growth, security, monetization, and worldwide scale. ”

The program aims to give app and game firms with high potential practical support at a crucial point in their growth, according to Paul Ravindranath, Google’s Regional Lead for Developer and Startup Programs.

He stated that we would collaborate closely with these founders over the next three months on product quality, responsible AI integration, security, growth, and monetisation, assisting them in enhancing their apps for users in India and worldwide markets.

Twenty-six startups have been selected for the 2026 cohort: Zave AI, Urban Pro, Swipe, Regain, Plutus Labs, MrMed, MindYourLogic Studios, MetaShot, Machaxi, LUZO, Lingopanda, Kisanwala, HeyDoc AI, Grape, GAPE Labs, Frontier Markets, Dalvoy, Chennai Games, Chaupal and Zet.

The initiative aims to aid businesses in enhancing product quality, reinforcing security protocols, broadening user reach, and exploring international markets by harnessing AI-driven innovation, according to Google.

Google Play Accelerator India aims to assist deserving Indian gaming and app companies through coaching and instruction in monetization, growth tactics, product creation, and AI integration.

President Droupadi Murmu praised the Indian team on Monday for their superb performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, especially women athletes, noting that women won eight of the 13 gold medals.

India placed fourth in the medal standings and concluded their run at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with a total of 39 medals, consisting of 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze.

I am pleased that Indian athletes performed admirably at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The President wrote that he is particularly pleased to state that India’s 13 gold medals include eight brought by women.

President Murmu also offered her congratulations to all 39 medalists and every member of the squad who helped the nation succeed on the international stage.

I extend my sincerest congratulations to each of the 39 medallists and to every member of the delegation who gave their all throughout the Games. “I am certain that India’s athletes will bring even more renown to the nation in forthcoming international competitions,” she said.

India took over as hosts for the centenary edition of the Games, which will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030, marking the official conclusion of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Sunday.

India’s road to hosting the centennial edition of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030 officially started with the ceremonial transfer of the Games flag to Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

India will become just the second country after Australia to host the Commonwealth Games twice, making the 2030 version historically important since it will mark the 100th anniversary of the event.