STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY LTTS Sharpens Focus On Mobility, Sustainability And AI Platforms

L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS), a leading global engineering and technology services company, is reshaping its portfolio around Engineering Intelligence (EI), artificial intelligence and digital technologies as part of its long-term growth strategy under the ‘Lakshya’ roadmap. In the latest annual report, CEO & Managing Director Amit Chadha said the company has strategically decided to […]

CW Bureau · May 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Practo’s $100 Mn US Feat Underlines India’s AI Focus In Global Healthcare

Practo crossing the $100 million Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) milestone in the United States market is more than just a scale achievement for an Indian healthtech company. It reflects how AI-led healthcare platforms from India are beginning to position themselves as global infrastructure players in one of the world’s most complex and regulated sectors. The […]

CW Bureau · May 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Global’s Menlo Park Deep-Tech Hub To Drive Silicon Valley Expansion

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) has announced the establishment of its first centre in the United States, marking a major step in expanding India’s deep-tech innovation footprint into global ecosystems. Located in Menlo Park, California, the centre was unveiled during the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Seen as a pioneering move […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Business Rolls Out Zero Trust Security Stack For Indian Enterprises

Amid a sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks and growing compliance pressures, Bharti Airtel ’s enterprise arm Airtel Business has launched Airtel Secure Workforce, positioning it as India’s first fully-managed and unified Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) security platform for enterprises. The launch comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are escalating in scale and sophistication, with […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Fairfax India To Invest ₹2,000 Cr In IIFL Capital, Increase Stake To 51%

Fairfax India Holdings Corporation is set to increase its stake in IIFL Capital Services Ltd to 51% through an investment of ₹2,000 crore via preferential allotment of shares at ₹350 apiece. The proposed transaction will trigger a mandatory public offer under takeover regulations. Following the preferential allotment, Fairfax India’s wholly-owned subsidiary Fairfax Mauritius Investments Ltd […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY UST Acquires Taciti Consulting To Power ERP Transformation Projects

UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner known for executing large-scale, complex ERP transformation projects. The move is aimed at strengthening UST’s capabilities in enterprise application modernisation and expanding its global SAP footprint. Boost in high-complexity industry segmentsThe acquisition enhances UST’s presence in sectors […]

CW Bureau · May 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meesho Pumps ₹100 Cr Into FinTech Subsidiary To Bolster Payments Flow

Meesho Ltd, a leading e-commerce marketplace, is infusing ₹100 crore into its subsidiary, Meesho Payments Pvt Ltd (MPPL), through a rights issue or further capital issuance in one or more tranches. The board of directors has approved the fund infusion, underlining the company’s continued focus on strengthening its fintech capabilities alongside its core commerce operations. […]

CW Bureau · May 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Spray Engg Bags ZLD Order From VA Tech Wabag For RenewSys Plant

Spray Engineering Devices Ltd (SED) has secured a contract from VA Tech Wabag Ltd to design, engineer, manufacture, supply, erect and commission a 300 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system for RenewSys India Pvt Ltd’s solar PV facility in Hyderabad. The order is expected to strengthen SED’s presence in India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem, where water […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Delhi Tech Summit Pushes For Deeper Industry-Led Innovation

India’s innovation agenda took a decisive step forward as Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) hosted its first-ever Technology Summit in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and academia to fast-track the country’s journey towards a technology-driven economy. Inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, the summit, held at Bharat Mandapam, was themed […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Closes Optimum Acquisition; Set To Strengthen Provider Playbook

IT services major Infosys has completed the acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT, marking a significant step in strengthening its capabilities in the healthcare provider segment. The closure follows the company’s earlier announcement on March 25, 2026. Strategic push into provider ecosystemThe acquisition underscores Infosys’ intent to deepen its engagement with health systems and provider organisations, […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Aurm Raises Series A Funding Of ₹42 Cr To Build Next Gen Locker System

Aurm, a Bengaluru-based startup focused on next-generation bank locker infrastructure, has raised ₹42 crore through Series A funding from Earth Fund, Sattva Ventures and a group of angel investors. The investment will enable the company to scale its technology-driven vaulting solutions aimed at addressing the shortage of secure storage options for urban residents, banks and […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY From Code To Coast: Google’s Vizag Playbook Blends AI With Inclusion

When Google broke ground for its landmark AI hub in Visakhapatnam recently, the announcement went well beyond data centres and digital infrastructure. The company simultaneously unveiled a layered community development playbook, one that ties environmental resilience, livelihoods, and skilling directly to the long-term success of its AI ambitions in the region. At the core is […]

CW Bureau · May 2, 2026