STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Smart Garage Raises ₹2.4 Cr To Scale Up AI-Driven Auto-Service Expansion

Smart Garage, an AI-driven auto-service startup has raised ₹2.4 crore in a pre-Series A funding round as part of its larger plan to secure ₹15 crore in total capital. The company plans to raise the remaining ₹12.6 crore over the next 12–18 months to fuel expansion and achieve a ₹80 crore revenue run-rate by the […]

CW Bureau · Apr 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Receives Full Regulatory Clearances For Encora Acquisition

Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, has announced that all regulatory approvals and statutory clearances across multiple jurisdictions for the acquisition of Encora have been secured. Coforge had, on December 26, 2025, announced its intent to acquire Encora to create a $2.5 billion AI-native technology services firm, anchored by a $2 billion core in data, […]

CW Bureau · Apr 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IDPIC Names K S Raju To Lead India’s Digital Payment Fraud Intelligence

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) has appointed K Satyanarayana Raju as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Strengthening digital payment security IDPIC is India’s central AI-driven platform focused on detecting, analysing and preventing real-time digital payment fraud. It leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics to enhance […]

CW Bureau · Apr 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Eco Hotels Partners My Travel Bazaar To Expand B2B Travel Services

Eco Hotels and Resorts Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with My Travel Bazaar to enhance its offerings through an integrated platform spanning airline bookings, hotel reservations, railway ticketing and end-to-end travel solutions. Strengthening B2B reach The collaboration provides access to a network of over 20,000 travel agents, significantly expanding the combined entity’s reach […]

CW Bureau · Apr 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS Renews Multi-Year Strategic Partnership With Marks & Spencer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), a global leader in IT services and consulting, has renewed its multi-year strategic partnership with Marks and Spencer plc (M&S), extending a decade-long collaboration. Driving digital transformation The renewed engagement will see TCS continue as M&S’s strategic technology partner as the British retailer advances its technology transformation journey. As part […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS Net Rises 1.3% To ₹49,454 Cr In FY26; Revenue Up 4.6% ₹2,67,021 Cr

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, reported a marginal 1.3% increase in net profit at ₹49,454 crore for FY26 compared with the previous year. Revenue growth steady Revenue from operations rose 4.6% to ₹2,67,021 crore from ₹2,55,324 crore. The results included exceptional items such as the statutory impact of new labour […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY JFE Engg To Buy 25% Stake In Antony Waste; To Form WtE Plants In Andhra

JFE Engineering Corporation is set to acquire a 25% stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd as part of its entry into India’s waste management sector, investing ¥750 million to develop two waste-to-energy (WtE) plants in Andhra Pradesh. Strategic entry into India Antony Waste, an integrated waste management company, has entered into a strategic partnership […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cyient Semiconductors Invests ₹785 Cr In Kinetic Tech For A Majority Stake

Cyient Semiconductors has acquired a majority stake in Kinetic Technologies by investing ₹785 crore, in a move aimed at strengthening its custom power IC capabilities for edge and high-performance computing markets. Strategic push into global semiconductor platform The investment marks a significant step in Cyient Semiconductors’ ambition to build a scaled semiconductor platform anchored in […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Trev Mobility Raises ₹3.65 Cr From Users To Scale Up EV Operations

Trev Mobility, a fast-growing premium EV mobility platform, has announced that it has raised ₹3.65 crore in an angel funding round from its existing users. The capital will be used to expand its electric vehicle fleet and scale operations across the NCR region, including Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. Fleet expansion plans The company […]

CW Bureau · Apr 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Pravartak-Maven Silicon Tie-up Signals Rising Demand For Chip Talent

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Maven Silicon, a leading VLSI and embedded systems training institute, to launch training programmes in technologies that are foundational to the semiconductor industry. The two programmes are intended for working professionals, enabling them to upskill without leaving their jobs. Alignment with National Semiconductor Vision This initiative is strongly […]

CW Bureau · Apr 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Blue Cloud Softech Buys Global Impx In All-Share Deal Valued At ₹372.81 Cr

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd (BCSSL), a technology company, has approved the acquisition of Global Impx Inc. (GIX), a U.S.-based energy and digital infrastructure platform, through an all-share transaction valued at ₹372.81 crore. The deal marks a significant strategic step in BCSSL’s evolution into a technology-enabled infrastructure company operating at the convergence of AI, clean […]

CW Bureau · Apr 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Launches Major Research Push In AI, Cryptography & Computing

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is set to address fundamental challenges in computing through a new research initiative focused on cryptography, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technologies. The programme aims to advance the mathematical foundations of computation while solving critical problems in data security, algorithms, computational complexity and AI privacy. Backed by ₹23 […]

CW Bureau · Apr 6, 2026