IBM opened its Mumbai Client Experience Centre to drive AI, cloud, and quantum adoption, alongside a LoI with Maharashtra for quantum initiatives. CM Devendra Fadnavis stressed AI, quantum, and semiconductors for ‘Viksit Maharashtra’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’. The center showcases IBM’s watsonx platform, with Hans Dekkers affirming support for the quantum ecosystem. IBM also launched an Agentic AI Innovation Centre in Bengaluru and plans the IBM Quantum Starling by 2029.