STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Internet Connections Surpass 102.86 Cr On High Digital Transition

India’s digital transformation has gathered remarkable momentum over the past decade, with internet connections rising more than four-fold from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026, strengthening the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. The rapid expansion of digital infrastructure under the Digital India programme has significantly improved connectivity […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Sees AI Scaling Tech Spending, Establishes AI Native Business Unit

IT services major Wipro believes artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new growth opportunities for the technology services industry rather than disrupting traditional business models, Chairman Rishad Premji said in his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 annual report. Premji said Wipro continued to invest in AI capabilities, platforms and talent during FY26 while maintaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY CRED To Raise ₹8,550 Cr From Meta To Boost Financial Services Platform

Fintech platform CRED is set to raise ₹8,550 crore (around $900 million) in its Series H funding round led by Meta, valuing the company at a post-money valuation of ₹43,239 crore (approximately $4.5 billion). The funding round will comprise a mix of primary and secondary share purchases. Following the investment, Meta will become a minority […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY CRED Founder Kunal Shah Set To lead WhatsApp Globally, Resigns As CEO

In a major leadership transition, CRED founder Kunal Shah has been appointed as the new global head of Meta-owned WhatsApp, succeeding Will Cathcart, who is stepping down after nearly seven years at the helm of the messaging platform. The announcement was made by Cathcart in a post on X, where he said WhatsApp is in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Amity University Bengaluru, LTTS Sign MoU For E-Mobility Research

Premium education institute Amity University Bengaluru and L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, promote research and enhance skill development in emerging technologies. A key feature of the partnership is the establishment of an E-Mobility Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Amity University Bengaluru, with LTTS serving […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY 5paisa Unveils AlgoSpace To Expand Retail Participation In Algo Trading

5paisa Capital Ltd, one of India’s leading digital brokers, has launched AlgoSpace, a new algorithmic trading platform aimed at making automated trading accessible to retail investors. The platform was unveiled at the company’s Algo Convention held at the Bombay Stock Exchange. No-code platform AlgoSpace enables traders to browse, select and deploy curated algorithmic trading strategies […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Reliance Maps Jio’s Future Around 5G, AI, Broadband & Satellite Network

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has outlined an ambitious five-point growth strategy for Jio as the telecom and digital services major filed papers for its initial public offering (IPO) with market regulator SEBI. Addressing the company’s Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh D  Ambani said the next phase of Jio’s growth will […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Reliance Intelligence All Set To Bring AI To Every Indian In 22 Languages

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh D. Ambani on Friday unveiled an ambitious artificial intelligence strategy centred on building India-first AI services that are trusted, affordable and accessible in 22 Indian languages. Speaking at the company’s 49th Annual General Meeting, Ambani said Reliance Intelligence is creating a sovereign, green and secure compute […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY CtrlS Raises ₹ 7,000 Cr From CPPIB At $4.7 Bn Valuation For Next Scale-Up

Hyderabad-based data centre operator CtrlS Datacenters has secured a total investment commitment of ₹7,000 crore from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), valuing the company at a pre-money valuation of $4.7 billion. The investment is expected to accelerate the creation of nearly 4 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity across India, positioning CtrlS to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Hexaware Plans To Invest £25 Mn In UK, Create 1,200 Jobs Across 3 Cities

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT solutions and services, has announced plans to invest £25 million to expand its operations in the United Kingdom, a move expected to generate around 1,200 jobs across Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham over the next three to five years. The investment was among those highlighted by the UK Government […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zoom Appoints Arijit Dey As Channel Leader For India, SAARC Countries

ZVC India, part of Zoom Communications, Inc, has appointed Arijit Dey as channel leader for India and SAARC, strengthening its focus on expanding the partner ecosystem amid growing demand for AI-powered workplace and customer experience solutions. With over 24 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development and strategic partnerships across the technology and telecommunications […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Trackk Adds Equity And F&O Trading, Deepens Focus On Young Investors

Trackk, a platform focused on young Indian investors, has launched equity investing and futures and options (F&O) trading services, enabling users to invest and trade directly on its platform for the first time. The move marks a significant expansion of Trackk’s offerings beyond stock discovery and investment insights, allowing users to identify opportunities, create personalised […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026