New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- India is shifting its focus from energy to cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Computing, and semiconductors.

Speaking at the India-Qatar Business Forum, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasised India's transition from traditional energy-based trade to new-age technologies.

Goyal stated, "We are now looking at a new future where we will transition from energy being the hallmark of our trade to new age technologies, whether it is Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Quantum Computing, or semiconductors."

Goyal highlighted that this transition will rest on the pill...