India has made a monumental stride in quantum computing as Bengaluru-based QpiAI unveiled Kaveri, a 64-qubit superconducting quantum chip, making it the most powerful quantum processor ever developed in the country. The breakthrough was announced at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi, graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, underscoring a defining moment in India’s deep-tech evolution and scientific leadership.
Set for commercial deployment by Q3 2026, the Kaveri chip is engineered to transform quantum computing use cases across cryptography, optimisation, and machine learning. Building on the foundation of QpiAI’s earlier Indus 25-qubit processor, this new development demonstrates India’s accelerating capability to produce indigenous quantum technology that can compete globally.
“This is not just an achievement for QpiAI, but a proud moment for India and its scientific community,” said Nagendra Nagaraja, Founder and CEO of QpiAI, celebrating the milestone that places India firmly on the global quantum innovation map.
The unveiling comes at a time when India is significantly ramping up its research and innovation ecosystem. During the event, Prime Minister Modi announced the RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) scheme aimed at empowering the private sector to take a stronger role in scientific advancement. He highlighted that India’s R&D investment has doubled over the past decade, while patent filings have surged seventeenfold, signaling a thriving innovation landscape.
PM Modi further emphasized the government’s vision to ensure “ease of doing research” and accelerate the nation’s transition “from lab to market,” positioning India as a global innovation powerhouse. “India is now a pioneer of transformation through technology,” he said, citing the country’s emerging leadership in quantum computing, green hydrogen, and artificial intelligence.
With Kaveri, QpiAI has not only showcased a leap in engineering excellence but also set a precedent for India’s self-reliance in next-generation computing technologies. The achievement marks a bold step toward shaping the future of computing and solidifying India’s standing in the global deep-tech race.
