STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Deep-Tech Startup Ctruh Raises $2.5 Mn In Seed Round To Scale Up R&D

Ctruh, the deep-tech startup building the infrastructure layer for the spatial internet, has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Investor participationThe round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, India Accelerator, Founder’s Avenue, Anthill Ventures, and LVX, alongside angel investors Vivek Sinha (Founder & CEO, Emversity; Ex-COO, Unacademy) […]

CW Bureau · Apr 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mphasis Q4 PAT Rises 14% To ₹510 Cr; Revenue Up 14% To ₹4,247 Cr

Global AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions provider Mphasis Ltd reported a 14% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹510 crore for the March quarter compared with the year-ago period, driven by growth in BFS and insurance segments and ramp-up of large deals. Revenue grew 14% to ₹4,247 crore, with banking and financial services contributing ₹2,303 crore, […]

CW Bureau · Apr 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Govt Waives IP Registration Fees For Sports Sector For Three Years : Goyal

The Centre has announced a three-year waiver on all intellectual property (IP) registration fees related to the sports sector, covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, traditional knowledge and geographical indications. The decision, effective immediately, is aimed at promoting innovation across the sports ecosystem and encouraging wider participation in IP creation and protection. Support measures and implementation […]

CW Bureau · Apr 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Jitendra Singh Lays Foundation For ₹75 Cr IIA Facility In Bengaluru

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for a ₹75 crore new building at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru, aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced astronomy research and space science instrumentation. The proposed facility, to be developed as a key scientific hub, […]

CW Bureau · Apr 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Google Breaks Ground On Mega AI Hub In Vizag; Bets On $15-Bn Plan

American tech giant Google has broken ground on its landmark AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of construction on what will be its largest investment in India to date. The move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to powering India’s digital growth while supporting economic and environmental resilience. A $15 billion push towards Viksit Bharat […]

CW Bureau · Apr 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Snabbit Raises $56 Mn In Series D To Double Down On Hyperlocal Playbook

Quick home services platform Snabbit has raised $56 million in a Series D round co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments and Bertelsmann India Investments. The round, which also saw participation from Nexus Venture Partners, Lightspeed and FJ Labs, comes just six months after its Series C, taking the company’s total funding to […]

CW Bureau · Apr 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY NIT Rourkela Secures Patent For Fast, Accurate Spice Adulteration Analysis

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has secured a patent for a breakthrough system capable of rapidly detecting and quantifying adulteration in spices and other food products, marking a significant step forward in food safety technology. Developed by researchers at the institute, the system combines Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy with advanced machine learning […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Incubates 112 Startups In FY26, Sustains Deep-Tech Momentum

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a major milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship, incubating over 100 startups for the second consecutive year under its ‘Startup Shatam’ mission. Through its nodal incubator, IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC), the institute supported 112 startups in FY26, building on last year’s landmark achievement. At the same time, […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

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