STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Gandhinagar Institution In Gujarat Adopts Biogas, Eliminates LPG Use

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, an educational institution in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has demonstrated a waste-to-energy model, achieving self-reliance in cooking fuel through a biogas-based system. Shrimati Manekba Vinay Vihar Educational Complex, managed by Vasumati Charitable Trust, has transitioned fully from conventional LPG to biogas for its daily cooking requirements. Biogas plants power campus operations […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Fabpad Achieves 12-Month Targets In Three Months; Posts 300% Growth

Hyderabad-based Indian menstrual hygiene brand Fabpad has achieved its 12-month post-seed projections within three months of closing its funding round in December 2025, reflecting strong demand traction and execution. The company also reported a 300% year-on-year growth for FY26, reaching this milestone within the first quarter post funding, while retaining a significant portion of the […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY MobiKwik Group Secures RBI Nod For NBFC Licence, To Set Up Lending Arm

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the application of One MobiKwik Systems Ltd group’s application for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence, enabling the group to expand its regulated lending operations. The licence will facilitate the launch of a new lending division, MobiKwik Financial Services Pvt Ltd (MFSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary, aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS And Siemens Energy AG Seal AI Deal To Drive Intelligent Operations

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Siemens Energy AG and Siemens Energy India Ltd, strengthening their strategic collaboration across IT services, industrial AI, data centres, and emerging technologies. The expanded partnership aims to drive innovation, operational resilience, and sustainable growth in energy technology, with a sharp focus on AI-led […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY From Classrooms To Cosmos: India Building Space Labs In Universities

Plans are underway to establish space laboratories across universities and colleges in India, with seven labs to be rolled out in the first phase. These facilities will provide students with hands-on exposure to satellite systems, rocketry and mission design, strengthening practical learning in the country’s fast-evolving space ecosystem. Building a future-ready workforceThe initiative is aimed […]

CW Bureau · Apr 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Jio At The Core: Reliance’s Earnings Get Big Digital Push In March Quarter

Reliance Industries Ltd’s digital arm, Jio Platforms, has clearly cemented its position as the group’s most decisive growth driver in March quarter of FY26, delivering strong operational traction and consistent financial performance. What was once a disruptive entrant has now evolved into the core earnings powerhouse within the Reliance portfolio. Financial performance leads Reliance pack […]

Sajan C Kumar · Apr 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY MeitY Launches Silicon Photonics PDK, PPIC Test Engine At IIT Madras

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan launched two silicon photonics technology solutions — a Process Design Kit (PDK) for photonics chip manufacturing and a Universal packaged PPIC (Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit) Test Engine — developed at the MeitY-supported Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras. The launch was held in the presence […]

CW Bureau · Apr 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Deep Algorithms Raises ₹16 Cr To Scale Up Cybersecurity Platform

AI driven cybersecurity and digital trust company Deep Algorithms,  has raised ₹16 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from SB Investment, Prakash Govindan (CEO, Gradiant, USA), and Himanshu Singhal (CEO, inMorphis, India). Capital to drive global expansion and product innovationThe capital raised will be […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Q4 Net Profit Rises 21% To ₹8,501 Cr; FY26 Revenue Up 9.6%

Leading IT services major Infosys has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹8,501 crore for the March quarter, compared to ₹7,033 crore, marking a growth of 21%. The Bengaluru-based company’s revenue from operations stood at ₹46,402 crore in Q4FY26, as compared with ₹40,925 crore, registering a growth of 13.4%. FY26 financial highlightsFor FY26, Infosys reported […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY No More App-Hopping: WhatsApp Rolls Out Mobile Recharges In India

WhatsApp announced that people in India can now complete prepaid mobile recharges directly within the app. Powered by PayU, the feature is rolling out in phases across Android and iOS and will be available to all users over the coming weeks. Seamless recharge experience The feature allows people to seamlessly recharge their own number or […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY GS1 India Expands Chennai Centre To Accelerate Digital Transformation

GS1 India, a supply chain standards organisation, has inaugurated its expanded Chennai Development Centre, marking a milestone in its mission to support India’s digital transformation journey. Enhanced capabilities and innovation focusThe upgraded facility consolidates development activities and brings together a stronger team to upscale capabilities and accelerate innovation in 2D migration, traceability, and AI-powered supply […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Closes Encora Acquisition; Drops QIP Plan, Raises $550 Mn Loan

Coforge, an AI-native engineering services company, has announced the successful closure of the Encora acquisition. The firm also shared that it has cancelled all plans of doing a QIP to support the purchase since it has secured a $550 million three-year loan at a 4.6% fixed interest rate. The repayment terms warrant the first payment […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026