Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India, which is expected to create new opportunities for the country's growing technology talent pool.The Minister shared the update after holding a meeting with senior officials of IBM, highlighting the company's continued commitment to expanding its presence in India's advanced technology sectors.In a social media post, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India. It is further strengthening its design teams in India, especially in advanced semiconductor nodes. "Quantum computing is a new and advanced form of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike traditional computers, which use bits that are either 0 or 1, quantum computers use quantum bits or "qubits," which can be both 0 and 1 at the same time.This allows quantum computers to solve very complex problems much faster than traditional computers.

Source: Economic Times February 24, 2026 07:12 UTC