STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Brahma AI Raises $150 Mn, Receives $100-Mn Investment From Multiples

Brahma AI, an AI-native operating system for enterprise audio-visual content, has raised $150 million through the issuance of preferred shares, including a $100 million investment from Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The company has also received a further $100 million of investor interest, signalling strong demand for its enterprise-focused artificial intelligence platform. Targeting four global verticals […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Team Review Flags Ageing Brain Challenge In Drug Delivery

Researchers from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and institutions in Taiwan have highlighted a key challenge in developing treatments for brain disorders: getting a medicine across the blood-brain barrier does not necessarily mean that it will reach the right target or work effectively in an ageing brain. The findings are part […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech To Drive AI-Led IT Shift For M Group Across 200 Locations

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been selected by M Group, an essential infrastructure services provider in the UK and Ireland, to modernise and transform its IT operations across more than 200 locations. AI-led managed services Under the engagement, HCLTech will provide AI-led managed services covering infrastructure and end-user operations. The technology company will […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PhonePe Gets UAE Central Bank Nod For Payments, Card Scheme Licences

PhonePe has secured in-principle approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for two licences, marking the Indian digital payments platform’s first international market entry. The approvals cover Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) and Stored Value Facilities (SVF). The IPA follows the successful completion of the initial regulatory due diligence and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY 4Point2 Tech Offers AR, VR Features At Hyderabad’s Statue Of Equality

4Point2 Technologies, a technology company specialising in AR, VR, MR, XR and immersive digital experiences, has launched an initiative at Hyderabad’s Statue of Equality to combine technology, heritage and storytelling for visitors. The initiative, launched on September 22, 2026, aims to make visits to the iconic spiritual and cultural destination more interactive and informative by […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Unisys Ranks 176th In TIME’s 2026 List Of India’s Best Employers

Global technology solutions company Unisys has been ranked 176th among 500 organisations in TIME’s 2026 list of India’s Best Employers, moving up more than 60 places from its 241st position in 2025. The company has been recognised on the list for the second consecutive year. The annual ranking identifies organisations that receive strong recommendations from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Launches ₹3.30-Cr Robotics Lab With Bechtel India

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has inaugurated a ₹3.30-crore state-of-the-art robotics laboratory on its campus to accelerate research, innovation and industry applications in robotics and automation for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The laboratory has been established with CSR support from Bechtel India Pvt Ltd, part of the global Bechtel Group and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Adds Apple iCloud+, TV And Arcade To ₹999 Postpaid Plans

Bharti Airtel has enhanced its family postpaid offering by adding Apple’s newly expanded iCloud+ along with Apple TV and Apple Arcade to its ₹999 and higher family postpaid plans. Cloud storage and entertainment bundled The expanded offering combines connectivity with cloud storage, entertainment and gaming. iCloud+ enables customers to store, sync and access photos, files, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Starbucks To Set Up Chennai GCC, Create 800 High-Paying Tech Jobs

Starbucks Coffee Company, the US-headquartered global coffee major, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, creating high-paying employment opportunities for 800 technology professionals. First India GCC The Chennai GCC will be Starbucks’ first global capability centre in India. The company will […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Hosts Global Hyperloop Summit To Advance High-Speed Transport

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in partnership with Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has hosted Parivahan 2.0 – Global Hyperloop Summit to explore the potential of Hyperloop technology for high-speed and sustainable transportation in India. Held on September 19 at IIT Madras’ Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur near Chennai, the Summit brought together […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Expands AI Capabilities To Enable Smart Vehicle Inspections

Coforge Ltd, a global AI-native engineering services company, has expanded its capabilities for automotive lenders, fleet operators and remarketing organisations to transform vehicle inspections into AI-powered lifecycle intelligence. The solution is designed to help organisations make faster decisions on vehicle repair, certification, routing and resale by creating a single digital record of a vehicle’s condition. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Roorkee Awards Degrees To 1,277 Undergraduates At Convocation 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) conferred degrees on 1,277 undergraduate students on the first day of its two-day Convocation 2026, marking the completion of their academic journey and transition into professional life. The undergraduate degree recipients comprised 1,001 male and 276 female students across B.Arch, B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., IDD, BS-MS […]

CW Bureau · Sep 20, 2026