The June 2025 edition of AIM Print is a compelling showcase of ambition, innovation, and impact across India’s AI and tech ecosystems. At the heart of this issue is a powerful conversation with Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, revealing how India’s infrastructure revolution is being steered with intent, scale, and purpose.
The Man Driving India Forward
In the inaugural episode of “The Power Exchange” with Bhupendra Chaubey, Nitin Gadkari breaks down what it means to transform policy into execution. From rescuing Rs 3.85 lakh crore worth of stalled projects to pushing ethanol-powered vehicles and hydrogen cars, Gadkari shares how highways are becoming the backbone of India’s green and economic future. Delhi’s expressways, high-altitude AI-based reward systems, and his vision of flying double-decker buses paint a picture of radical, yet grounded governance.
AI and the Indian IT Reckoning
Mohit Pandey dives into the growing concern of AI washing across Indian IT majors like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech. With little disclosure around GenAI revenue, despite public claims, the industry is under scrutiny. In contrast, Accenture is setting benchmarks with clear AI-related revenue. This piece asks a difficult question: Is Indian IT adapting fast enough or is it just riding the buzz?
Drones Over the Himalayas
Sanjana Gupta profiles Scandron, a Bengaluru-based drone startup transforming defense logistics. Its drones are replacing porters at 18,000 ft military posts, flying in -20°C, and now delivering solar panels and fertilisers too. Founder Arjun Naik discusses the company’s expansion into agriculture and internal logistics, along with his take on the actual (and often overstated) role of AI in drone tech.
The Rise of Vibe Coding
Siddharth Jindal explores the phenomenon of vibe coding among school students. From AI-built games on Replit to ChatGPT-driven website development, kids are skipping lunch to code. Yet, educators and technologists warn about the need for critical thinking, data privacy, and not losing sight of coding fundamentals.
Can VSCode Kill Cursor and Windsurf?
Ankush Das questions whether Microsoft is planning a subtle takedown of emerging AI-first code editors Cursor and Windsurf. With VS Code now integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP), and license changes limiting extension usage in forks, the developer ecosystem may soon see a shift.
Adobe vs Canva: AI Design Wars
Smruthi Nadig compares Adobe Firefly and Canva’s Magic Media tools. While Adobe leverages its content-safe ecosystem, Canva is fast becoming India’s favourite with a Hindi-language website and mass accessibility. The story isn’t about who has better tech, but who owns the creative workflow of the future.
Zoho’s Vibe Coding Vision
Zoho Creator’s new CoCreator feature takes center stage in Ankush Das’s feature on how the Indian SaaS firm is bringing prompt-based app development to businesses. Bharath Kumar from Zoho shares how their AI engine Zia is redefining low-code with context-driven automation.
India Eyes First AI IVF Baby
Smruthi Nadig returns with a detailed report on how India is backing AI-led IVF through a Rs 2,000 crore push under the IndiaAI Mission. The story highlights how automation and AI ranking systems are redefining success rates in fertility treatments, while exploring ethical and clinical challenges.
Y Combinator at 20: AI Startup Empire
Aditi Suresh revisits the history and future of Y Combinator, from backing OpenAI to funding India’s next AI unicorns. With insights from Kastle’s Rishi Choudhary and Vahan.ai’s Madhav Krishna, the story reflects YC’s growing interest in post-AGI startup themes and the 45% rise in Indian applications.
ChennAI Express & Goa’s Beach Work Future
With a spotlight on Chennai’s emerging AI ecosystem—19 data centres, AI research labs, and GCC strength—this edition also reports on Goa’s plan to set up coworking spaces on its beaches.
From policymakers to school kids, this issue spans the spectrum of how AI is intersecting with India’s future.
