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The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.

What to know about Smart Cities

Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.

Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.

Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.

Indian Smart Cities News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Smart Cities News

ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest
Clean technologies

ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest

ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai's new tech and innovation festival.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic
FWA

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic

Blue Cloud rolls out AI video analytics at a Telangana dialysis centre, integrating patient ID, workflow tracking and safety monitoring.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026
Renewable energy

Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026

India's EV shift accelerates in 2026 as two and three-wheelers dominate new sales, while cars lag amid patchy charging and policy-led growth.

Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa
Firewalls

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa

Blue Cloud joins BSNL's 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Marketing

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026

Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.

Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats
Data Protection

Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats

Indian and global startups are pioneering quantum-safe encryption to secure data against emerging threats from powerful quantum computers.

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India
Road Safety

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India

Bitsensing and IKIO Technologies have teamed up to introduce AI-powered traffic monitoring on key Indian expressways, starting with a pilot on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
Predictive analytics

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions

Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.

Fri, 21st Feb 2025

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities
Retail

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities

India's tier 2 and 3 cities are emerging as vital hubs for the data centre industry, driven by local demand and government support for digital infrastructure.

Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI
Health Technologies

Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI

Astrikos.ai teams with UP 112 to upgrade emergency response in Uttar Pradesh using AI, aiming to boost efficiency, crime prediction, and resource deployment.

Tue, 13th Aug 2024

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC
Robotics

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC

Public agencies may soon use faster threat detection as NCS ties up with Mistral AI, VAST Data and robotics firms across Asia Pacific.

Last month

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Cloud Services

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.

Last month

Veolia launches global data centre resource service
Sustainability

Veolia launches global data centre resource service

Rising scrutiny over water and power use is pushing operators towards integrated services as data centre expansion accelerates worldwide.

Last month

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Investors overseeing more than USD $350 billion in assets joined a Singapore event where founders faced tighter scrutiny over scale, revenues and execution.

Last month

Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Sustainability

Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links

Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.

Last month

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
Power / Energy

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

The new targets could lift customer energy savings to 60 TWh by 2030, as the group expands into lighting software and circular services.

Last month

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Data encryption

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers

Customers will gain more options for integrated site security as new cameras, readers and thermal devices arrive from June and the second quarter.

Last month

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
Sustainability

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres

Rising power and water constraints could delay new capacity unless data centres are planned as shared precincts, TBH says.

Last month

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Data Protection

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief

Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Milestone lifts revenue 10% as AI push gathers pace
Data Protection

Milestone lifts revenue 10% as AI push gathers pace

Rising demand for AI video tools helped Milestone lift net revenue 10% to USD $340 million, even as research spending climbed sharply.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026