STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr In ONDC To Boost Sovereign Tech, MSME Digitisation

Chennai-headquartered Zoho Corporation has invested ₹70 crore in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), strengthening its commitment towards sovereign technology development and digital inclusion for MSMEs in India. The investment aims to support ONDC’s open-network infrastructure that is designed to democratise digital commerce by enabling interoperability, inclusivity and easier market access for businesses across sectors. […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Schaeffler India Strengthens IISc Ties With Computing Research Centre

Motion technology company Schaeffler India has expanded its research-led innovation push with the launch of a new computational research infrastructure at the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID), Bengaluru, strengthening its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science ecosystem. The facility has been designed to enhance high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities and support large-scale simulations, […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meesho Sharpens Rural India Focus, Doubles Down On Value Commerce

Leading e-commerce platform Meesho is preparing for an aggressive expansion into rural India as the e-commerce platform looks to tap the country’s vast untapped online shopper base, according to Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vidit Aatrey. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Aatrey said Meesho plans to significantly step up investments in acquiring […]

Sajan C Kumar · May 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Global Chip Materials Market Income Up 6.8% To $73.2 Bn In 2025: SEMI

The global semiconductor materials market revenue grew 6.8% year-on-year to $73.2 billion in 2025, driven by rising demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies, according to industry association SEMI. SEMI, the global industry association representing over 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals across the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain, said growth was supported by expansion […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HSG Laser India Celebrates Four Consecutive Years As Market Leader

HSG Laser India, a subsidiary of HSG Laser, celebrated its position as India’s market leader in the laser equipment sector for the fourth consecutive year. The company marked the milestone by reaffirming its long-term commitment to deep localisation across the country. Since entering the Indian market in 2012, HSG Laser India has served over 2,000 […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tvasta Joins Hands With 14Trees To Launch AI-Ready 3D Concrete Printer

Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, the IIT Madras alumni-led deep-tech startup, has partnered with 14Trees to develop and launch Cedar, an AI-ready 3D concrete printer aimed at accelerating construction automation globally. Designed and manufactured in India by Tvasta, Cedar combines advanced robotics, large-scale build capabilities and AI-driven material optimisation to make construction 3D printing faster, more economical […]

CW Bureau · May 12, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY No More Stopping At Toll Plazas As India’s Highways To Go Barrier-Free

India’s highways are set for a major technology leap with the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, a move that could redefine road travel by eliminating long queues at toll plazas and making highway journeys faster, greener and more efficient. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the barrier-less […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY 7Seas Entertainment Forays Into AI-Powered Gaming, Cinematic Content

7Seas Entertainment Ltd announced its strategic expansion into AI-powered game development and cinematic content creation, positioning itself among early adopters of AI-driven gaming innovation. The company is integrating AI across game design, UI/UX, 3D character creation, environment generation, animation, voice generation, automated testing, and multilingual content production. “AI will transform gaming through faster development, enhanced […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

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