STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel, Global Investors Infuse $1 Bn Into Nxtra For Network Expansion

Bharti Airtel, along with global investors Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital, has invested $1 billion in Nxtra Data Ltd to accelerate its AI-driven data centre expansion and fuel the next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, Alpha Wave Global will invest $435 million, Carlyle $240 million, Anchorage Capital $35 million, with […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY MIC Electronics To Acquire Neo Semi Of Singapore In ₹358-Cr Transaction

Hyderabad-based MIC Electronics Ltd has announced that its Board has approved the acquisition of an 89.65% stake in Singapore-incorporated Neo Semi SG Pte Ltd for a total consideration of ₹357.60 crore. Expanding into deep-tech and semiconductor ecosystem Neo Semi operates in advanced technology domains including semiconductor IP, AI-driven energy logistics, IoT-enabled smart grids, climate resilience […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tejas Networks Achieves Major Milestone In BharatNet Phase III

Tejas Networks has announced a significant milestone, having cumulatively shipped over 17,000 IP/MPLS routers for the BharatNet Phase III project. Deployment across states and Union territories The company’s industry-leading TJ1400 routers are currently being deployed across nine states and five Union Territories in India by its Project Implementation Agency (PIA) partners. These routers are already […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT-M Names Centre For Theoretical Computer Science After Its Alumnus

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has announced the formation of the Arvind Raghunathan Centre for Theoretical Computer Science (ARtCS), backed by alumnus Arvind Raghunathan, co-founder of RoC360 and founder and Chief Executive Officer of House IQ. The centre aims to advance the mathematical foundations of computer science through deep, curiosity-driven research and provide a […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY DPIIT Partners With Krafton To Boost Startup Innovation In Digital Tech

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Krafton India Pvt Ltd, a digital entertainment company, to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country. Focus On Emerging And High-Growth Sectors The collaboration aims to foster the […]

CW Bureau · Mar 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY EdTech Startup Qweebi Raises Seed Funding Led By Inflection Point

Qweebi, an online STEM learning platform that enables schools to run hands-on engineering and robotics projects entirely through a web browser, has raised $5,00,000 in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Global Edtech Leaders Back the Round The round also saw participation from global leaders including Jeroen Tas, former Co-founder of […]

CW Bureau · Mar 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Bets Big On Provider Segment With Optimum Healthcare IT Buyout

Information technology major Infosys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Florida-based Optimum Healthcare IT, a healthcare digital transformation consultancy firm. The financial details of the deal were not revealed. Strengthening Healthcare Capabilities The acquisition aligns with Infosys’ strategy to strengthen its healthcare capabilities, particularly in collaboration with health systems and provider organisations to deliver […]

CW Bureau · Mar 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mobility Impact: How Two-Wheelers Boost Women Professionals’ Earnings

Urban Company released its Ride to Rise report, showcasing how its mobility initiative, Udaan, has significantly improved earning opportunities, productivity and long-term financial security for women service professionals by enabling access to independent mobility across key urban markets including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Udaan Supports 1,800 Women Service Professionals Udaan has supported close […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Thomas Cook India, Atirath Form JV To Build Travel AI Platform

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), the leading omnichannel travel company, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Atirath Technologies Pvt Ltd to invest in Indian Horizon Marketing Services Ltd for co-developing a Travel AI platform for the domestic market. The partnership aims to build a proprietary, AI-driven solution tailored for the travel domain, leveraging […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Garuda Aerospace To Set Up DGCA Approved Drone Pilot Training Centre

India’s leading drone tech start-up Garuda Aerospace Ltd has secured a contract from Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd. (REIL) to establish and operate a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) centre at REIL’s campus in Jaipur. The Garuda Aerospace RPTO centre, backed by a 10-year DGCA authorisation valid through March […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Pinq Polka Raises Funds In Pre-Series A Led By Inflection Point Ventures

Contemporary innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka has raised ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The fresh capital will be deployed to scale marketing efforts, particularly for its fast-growing shapewear category. The company is also strengthening internal teams and […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY FuelBuddy Boosts Hosur Presence To Support Industrial Fuel Requirement

FuelBuddy has reinforced its operational footprint in Hosur, a key industrial cluster in Tamil Nadu, as part of its strategy to support compliant and technology-enabled diesel delivery for businesses. Located near Bengaluru, Hosur has emerged as a major manufacturing hub, hosting industry leaders, alongside a dense ecosystem of MSMEs, engineering units, mining operations, and crusher […]

CW Bureau · Mar 19, 2026