STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur Introduce First-Ever Practice-Led B.Cyber Course

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have jointly launched India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber) programme, which will commence from the academic year beginning July 2026. The undergraduate programme has been designed to address India’s growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals by combining rigorous […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ramco Systems Elevates Sandesh Bilagi As CEO To Lead Global Growth

Enterprise software company Ramco Systems has appointed Sandesh Bilagi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), elevating the company’s former President & Chief Operating Officer to spearhead its next phase of global expansion and AI-led transformation. Bilagi succeeds to the top role after leading Ramco’s operational turnaround, helping the company achieve six consecutive quarters of operational […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Why India Wants Meta To Pause The Rollout Of WhatsApp’s Usernames

Meta-owned WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a usernames feature that will let users connect without sharing their mobile phone numbers. While the feature is aimed at enhancing privacy, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) believes it could also create fresh challenges for law enforcement and significantly increase cybercrime. The government has now directed […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tech Mahindra Arm Acquires 100% Stake In Brazil-Based IT Services Firm

Tech Mahindra Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tech Mahindra Serviços de Informatica S.A., has acquired a 100% stake in Brazil-based Alyis Serviços Tecnicos LTDA for ₹2.21 crore. The acquisition follows the execution of a Quota Purchase Agreement with Orange Business Services Brasil LTDA on July 1. Upon completion, Alyis Serviços will become a wholly owned subsidiary […]

CW Bureau · Jul 2, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bijliride’s Project Udaan Set To Wipe Out Middlemen For Delivery Partners

EV mobility platform Bijliride has launched Project Udaan, an integrated gig economy platform that enables delivery partners to directly discover and apply for jobs with leading quick commerce, food delivery and hyperlocal companies, while eliminating the need for third-party manpower vendors. The initiative transforms Bijliride’s app from a standalone electric vehicle rental platform into a […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ESDS Software Unveils Swaraj Cloud, India’s Sovereign AI Cloud Platform

ESDS Software Solution has launched Swaraj Cloud, a sovereign AI cloud platform built and operated entirely in India to help enterprises meet data residency, compliance and AI infrastructure requirements. ESDS Software Solution Ltd has launched Swaraj Cloud, a sovereign AI cloud platform that is built, owned and operated entirely in India, aiming to help enterprises […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Star Health Partners Amplify Health To Deploy AI In Claims Processing

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd has entered into a three-year partnership with Amplify Health to deploy AI-led claims intelligence and healthcare analytics across its health insurance operations in India. The collaboration is aimed at improving customer experience by accelerating cashless claims processing through artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics. Faster claims The […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY WhatsApp To Allow Users Connect Without Revealing Phone Numbers

Messaging platform WhatsApp has announced the rollout of username reservations, allowing users to secure a unique username ahead of the global launch of its much-awaited username feature later this year. The move is aimed at giving users an alternative way to connect without sharing their personal phone numbers, reinforcing WhatsApp’s focus on privacy and user […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tata Communications Bolsters India-Singapore AI-Ready Subsea Network

Tata Communications has announced strategic investments in subsea cable infrastructure to strengthen digital connectivity between India and Singapore, aiming to meet the growing bandwidth and AI-driven data requirements of enterprises across Asia and global markets. The company said it has acquired significant fibre capacity and is expanding its subsea network to enhance connectivity between the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY SETL Bets Big On AI Datacentre Boom With Acquisition Of GScale Energy

Standard Engineering Technology Ltd (SETL) is making a decisive push into India’s fast-growing AI datacentre infrastructure market by acquiring a majority stake in GScale Energy Pvt Ltd, aiming to localise the manufacturing of critical power and cooling equipment that is currently largely imported. The precision engineering company has announced the acquisition of up to a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Persistent-Nagarro Combo To Create Global Digital Engineering Champion

The proposed combination of Persistent and Nagarro is set to create the world’s second-largest digital engineering company by revenue and India’s seventh-largest technology services company, with an annualised revenue run rate of more than $2.9 billion. According to Persistent, the combined entity will have a strong transatlantic presence, generating more than $1.7 billion in revenue […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IFC To Invest ₹1,278 Cr In NTT Global Data Centers India To Fuel Expansion

International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has proposed to invest ₹1,278 crore ($150 million) in NTT Global Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd (NTTGDC) to support the company’s ongoing expansion of data centre capacity in India. In addition to its own investment, IFC plans to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026