STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Instagram, AI Reshape How Indians Discover And Plan Travel: Survey

Social media and artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing how Indians discover destinations and plan holidays, according to a survey by intercity travel company zingbus. The survey of 2,371 respondents aged 18-40 found that 72% primarily discover new and offbeat destinations through Instagram Reels and other short-form videos. The findings come ahead of World Tourism Day […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Chevron, IIT Madras Launch Energy Technology Incubation Programme

Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have launched the Chevron-IITM Energy Technology Incubation Programme to support innovators, student teams, researchers and social entrepreneurs developing technology-led solutions for the energy sector. The programme will focus on early-stage innovations addressing energy infrastructure, carbon utilisation, circular economy and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Flying Wedge Completes 100 Hours Of Flight Testing Of Kaal Bhairava Lite

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), a Bengaluru-based Indian AI warfare company, has completed 100 cumulative hours of flight testing of its indigenous FWD Kaal Bhairava Lite aircraft. The milestone comes as the Indian Navy examines requirements for long-range, ship- and shore-launched loitering munitions. Tested in challenging conditions Designed and manufactured in India with an […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani, DIAT Sign 20 MoUs With Defence And Aerospace Companies

BITS Pilani and the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, have signed and exchanged 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with defence and aerospace companies as part of an initiative to accelerate indigenous technology development and deployment. The MoUs were signed at the Defence & Aerospace Industry Day 2026 held at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Expansion Creates Jobs Beyond Technology: Indeed

India’s rapid expansion of data centre capacity, driven largely by rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services, is beginning to create employment opportunities well beyond traditional technology roles. Data from Indeed Hiring Lab shows that 1.3% of job postings in India mentioned data centres in August, up from 1% a year earlier and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India Tech Funding Rises 7% To $10.3 Bn In 9M 2026 Despite Fewer Deals

India’s technology companies raised a combined $10.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% from $9.7 billion in the same period a year earlier, even as the number of funding rounds and first-time funded companies fell sharply. The funding was also 3% higher than the $10 billion raised in 9M 2024, according […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Startup Hub Invites Applications For First Demo Day

BITS Pilani Startup Hub, Bengaluru has invited applications for its first Demo Day, scheduled for October 9, 2026, at Hustlehub Tech Park in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. The initiative, backed by BITS Pilani alumni, is aimed at technology-led startups seeking access to talent, customers, industry networks and investors. Applications are open and will close on October […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Pine Labs Offers 10 Lakh Soundboxes Pan-India To Boost Digital Commerce

Pine Labs, a digital payments and commerce platform, plans to deploy 10 lakh soundboxes across India as part of a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the country’s digital payments infrastructure. The planned deployment comes as digital payments, including UPI, expand beyond small-ticket transactions and gain wider adoption across businesses and new segments. Pine Labs said […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Indian Railways Deploys Upgraded KAVACH 4.0 In South Central Railway

Indian Railways has commissioned KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR), upgrading the Automatic Train Protection system on the Malkajgiri-Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division. The upgrade from KAVACH Version 3.2 to Version 4.0 has been completed over 108 route kilometres. The latest version incorporates technological improvements based on experience from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Efectis Begins India Operations With New Fire Testing Facility In Chennai

Efectis, a global fire safety and explosion risk management company, has opened a new fire testing facility in Chennai following the acquisition of a majority stake in AADIT, founded by entrepreneurs Anil Agarwal and Jothi Ramalingam. The launch of Efectis India marks a significant step in the group’s long-term expansion in India. New facility to […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zoho Unveils Zia Chat, Enters Vertical SaaS With 7 Industry Applications

Zoho, the Chennai-headquartered global technology company, has launched Zia Chat, an AI interface designed to help users find information, understand business context and take action across workplace applications through a single conversational interface. The company has also entered the vertical SaaS segment with seven industry-specific offerings targeting retail, automotive, BFSI, healthcare, education, real estate and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Brahma AI Raises $150 Mn, Receives $100-Mn Investment From Multiples

Brahma AI, an AI-native operating system for enterprise audio-visual content, has raised $150 million through the issuance of preferred shares, including a $100 million investment from Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The company has also received a further $100 million of investor interest, signalling strong demand for its enterprise-focused artificial intelligence platform. Targeting four global verticals […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026