STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Emergent, Raj Shamani Launch ₹1 Cr AI Challenge For Indian Businesses

AI software creation platform Emergent has partnered with entrepreneur and content creator Raj Shamani to launch a nationwide challenge that aims to help Indian businesses become AI-native by building software tailored to their own operations. The initiative invites business owners, founders and operators to identify a real business problem, build a software solution using Emergent’s […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ishan Technologies Names Saibal Roy As COO To Bolster Leadership Team

Ishan Technologies has appointed Saibal Roy as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as the ICT and digital infrastructure provider expands its digital infrastructure capabilities and sharpens its focus on operational excellence. The company said Roy’s appointment marks an important step in supporting its next phase of growth, as it continues to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Lava Introduces New Smart 4 Plus Smartphone Under ₹10,000 Segment

Lava International Ltd has expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the Smart 4 Plus, marking the debut of its new Smart series targeted at the under-₹10,000 segment. Positioned as a “No Tension Phone”, the device is aimed at young consumers seeking a stylish, durable and reliable smartphone for everyday use. Priced at ₹9,999, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY C-DOT, IIT Hyderabad Partner To Set Up CoE For Next-Gen Telecom Tech

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom research and development centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) to advance research and innovation in next-generation communication technologies. As part of the collaboration, C-DOT will establish […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM, Herbalife Launch India’s First Plant Cell Fermentation Research CoE

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in collaboration with Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd, has inaugurated the Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology, India’s first dedicated facility for translational research and innovation in plant cell fermentation. The initiative, launched on June 22, 2026, marks a significant step towards strengthening […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Nokia, Databricks Jointly Set To Drive AI-Powered Autonomous Networks

Nokia and Databricks have successfully completed a joint proof of concept (PoC) demonstrating a unified, substrate-agnostic data platform aimed at supporting AI-driven autonomous networks. The collaboration highlights how telecom operators can simplify fragmented data environments and deploy real-time analytics at scale, enabling faster decision-making, improved network performance and greater operational efficiency. Addressing data fragmentation challenges […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Strengthens Energy Sector Footprint With Neste Partnership

HCLTech has been selected as a strategic partner by Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, as part of the energy company’s ongoing business transformation and performance improvement programme. The partnership forms a key component of Neste’s company-wide initiative aimed at making its operations stronger, sharpening its strategic focus […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ePlane Completes Full-Scale e200X eVTOL Assembly, Eyes Testing Phase

The ePlane Company has completed assembly of its full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X, integrating the aircraft’s core subsystems into a single structure. The completed prototype, designated PT-01, moves the e200X from design and simulation into the physical testing phase that precedes flight. The aircraft has been designed as a single […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BLive Invests ₹100 Cr In 1,000 Electric Mini Trucks, Unveils Franchise Model

Electric mobility platform BLive has announced a ₹100 crore investment plan to deploy 1,000 electric mini trucks over the next two years as part of its strategy to accelerate the electrification of India’s last-mile logistics sector. The company has also launched BLive PRIME, a four-wheeler franchise model designed to drive large-scale adoption of electric cargo […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tech Mahindra Bets On AI Shift, Backs India’s Move On Sovereign AI Goals

Tech Mahindra Chairman Anand G Mahindra has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from being a peripheral productivity tool to becoming central to how enterprises operate, make decisions and serve customers, while stressing that the real challenge lies in deploying AI reliably, securely and responsibly at scale. In his message to shareholders in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infineon, AWS Launch Cloud Platform To Boost Automotive MCU Evaluation

Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate microcontroller (MCU) evaluation and shorten development cycles for automotive systems. As part of the collaboration, Infineon has launched a cloud-based platform for virtual evaluation of its automotive MCUs, powered by […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IFC To Infuse ₹675 Cr Into Sify Infinit Spaces For Data Centres’ Expansion

International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group, is planning to invest up to ₹675 crore (approximately $73 million) in Chennai-based Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd (SISL) to support the company’s ongoing and upcoming data centre projects in India. In addition to its own investment, IFC proposes to mobilise up […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026