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  • Indian speech patterns shape a new approach to voice AI with the launch of Zero Codeswitch by Shunya Labs

    Shunya Labs Co Founders Ritu Mehrotra and Sourav Bandyopadhyay explain how the model is built to understand natural code mixed speech at scale

    Indian speech patterns, where languages blend fluidly within a single sentence, are shaping a new direction for voice AI with the launch of Zero Codeswitch by Shunya Labs. The foundation model has been developed to recognise how people across the country actually speak, without forcing conversations into single language structures or translation pipelines.
    Unlike most global speech recognition systems that are optimised for one language at a time, Zero Codeswitch is designed for naturally code mixed speech. In everyday Indian conversations, Hindi, English, and regional languages are often combined using informal grammar, transliteration, and local expressions. These patterns have historically resulted in higher error rates for voice systems, particularly outside major urban centres.

    Zero Codeswitch processes mixed language speech natively, removing the need for intermediate translation layers that convert Indian languages into English. Instead, the model uses a unified architecture capable of generating mixed Hindi and English tokens within the same utterance. This approach allows it to accurately transcribe phrases commonly used in daily speech, reflecting how language is used in practice rather than how it is standardised.
    The model builds on Shunya Labs’ earlier research milestones, including its performance on the OpenASR leaderboard, where it recorded a word error rate of 3.10 percent. Zero Codeswitch is engineered to run efficiently on standard CPU infrastructure, reducing deployment costs while maintaining sub 100 millisecond latency for real time applications. This design makes it viable for large scale use in environments where access to specialised hardware is limited.

    Speaking about the model’s development, Ritu Mehrotra, Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shunya Labs, said the company’s focus has been on foundational research rather than adapting existing global models. She noted that Zero Codeswitch was built to prioritise accuracy, latency, and usability in real world Indian contexts, where voice often serves as the primary digital interface.
    Sourav Bandyopadhyay, Co Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Shunya Labs, said the model reflects the company’s first principles approach to building AI systems for Indian languages. He explained that Zero Codeswitch has been trained on millions of hours of Indian audio, capturing variations in accent, dialect, pronunciation, and slang that are often absent from international datasets.

    Zero Codeswitch is expected to support voice based applications across sectors such as fintech, healthcare, and public services, particularly in regions with limited English proficiency. The model is designed for enterprise and public sector deployment, with options for on premises and air gapped environments to address data privacy and regulatory requirements.
    Headquartered in Gurugram, Shunya Labs is part of a growing ecosystem of companies developing domestic intellectual property in core AI technologies. With Zero Codeswitch now available for enterprise pilots and production use, the company aims to strengthen the infrastructure layer required for voice driven digital access across India’s multilingual population.
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  • Unmanned systems move from factory floor to battlefield as Jyoti Global Plast launches AeroDrop

    Managing Director Hiren Shah outlines how the AeroDrop programme reflects a shift toward defence-oriented unmanned platforms and tactical field use

    Jyoti Global Plast has introduced AeroDrop, a military-grade unmanned aerial platform, marking a shift in the company’s unmanned systems work from civilian and industrial use toward defence-specific applications. The development positions the company within a segment where unmanned platforms are increasingly used for tactical support, payload deployment, and operations in high-risk environments.

    The launch of AeroDrop represents a new direction for Jyoti Global Plast, which has built its earlier UAV capabilities around industrial, agricultural, and surveillance use cases. With AeroDrop, the company has developed a platform designed specifically for deployment by defence and security forces, reflecting the growing reliance on unmanned systems in modern military operations.
    AeroDrop has been engineered as a tactical payload delivery UAV. It supports a maximum take-off weight of 25 kilograms and can carry payloads of up to 7 kilograms, with multiple hardpoints and an automated release mechanism to enable controlled deployment during missions. The platform is intended for use in environments where direct human access may be constrained or carry higher operational risk.

    Designed for varied operational conditions, the UAV is capable of operating across different terrains including high-altitude regions, deserts, and forested areas. It supports both day and night missions, with optional camera and thermal imaging systems that allow it to be used for reconnaissance, targeting support, and coordination tasks.
    Endurance and low detectability form part of the platform’s operational profile. AeroDrop offers up to 25 minutes of flight time at full payload and an operational range of up to five kilometres. The UAV is designed to maintain a low acoustic signature, reducing its detectability during sensitive operations, and can operate at altitudes of up to 3,000 metres above mean sea level.

    To address environments where electronic interference is a concern, the platform includes an optional optical fibre-based communication system intended to improve resilience against jamming. A significant portion of the platform, including the flight controller, ground control station, navigation systems, and battery, has been developed in-house, supporting the company’s focus on indigenous design and manufacturing.
    According to Hiren Shah, Managing Director of Jyoti Global Plast, the AeroDrop platform has been developed with operational reliability and survivability in mind, drawing on the company’s manufacturing and engineering experience while adapting it to defence requirements.

    AeroDrop adds to Jyoti Global Plast’s broader unmanned systems portfolio, which includes surveillance drones, an industrial cleaning drone platform, and agricultural UAVs. Together, these programmes reflect the company’s transition toward application-specific unmanned platforms across both civilian and defence domains, as demand for specialised UAV solutions continues to grow within India’s security and defence ecosystem.
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