STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ContraVault AI Raises $3.1 Mn From Chiratae Ventures And Titan Capital

ContraVault AI, a procurement intelligence platform that helps infrastructure companies make faster and smarter bidding decisions, has raised $3.1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing investor Titan Capital. The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Opens AI Centre of Excellence To Power Anthropic’s Claude Models

Wipro, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, has launched an Applied AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic, strengthening its capabilities to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption at scale. The CoE was inaugurated at Wipro’s innovation hub in Bengaluru and forms a key part of the company’s newly established […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Startups Sign Global Deep-Tech Agreements Worth $100 Mn In France

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Global concluded the opening day of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, with the exchange of seven commercial Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Indian deep-tech startups and their international partners, alongside two institutional agreements aimed at accelerating global market access, investments and innovation. The agreements, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Speedioo Raises ₹10 Cr Seed Funding Led By Atomic Capital For Scale-Up

Speedioo, a tech-enabled platform operating in the used two-wheeler segment, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Atomic Capital. The company’s first institutional fundraise will support the development of its AI-native technology stack, expansion into key demand centres, strengthening of OEM partnerships and scaling of its dealer partner and retail network. […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Adani Group, Jabil Plan AI Data Centre Infrastructure Platform In India

Adani Group and Jabil Inc. have announced plans to form a strategic alliance to establish a vertically integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure manufacturing platform in India. The proposed collaboration combines Jabil’s engineering, supply chain and advanced manufacturing capabilities with Adani Group’s infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and data centre businesses to address the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sarvam Raises $234 Mn In Series B Round, Led By HCLTech Of ₹1,427 Cr

Sarvam AI (Axonwise Pvt Ltd), India’s full-stack sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) company, has raised $234 million in the first close of its $300 million Series B funding round at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion. The funding round saw participation from HCLTech and Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued backing from existing investors Khosla Ventures and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Kellton Wins BW People Tech.Future Award For Karnataka HRMS Project

Kellton, an AI-led digital transformation and enterprise technology consulting company, has won the Best HR Tech Implementation (HRMS) Award at the BW People Tech.Future Awards 2026 for its execution of the Government of Karnataka’s Project HRMS2 workforce transformation programme. The recognition highlights Kellton’s role in creating a unified digital human resources ecosystem for more than […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Secures Shareholder Approval For Airtel Africa Stake Consolidation

Bharti Airtel Ltd has secured overwhelming shareholder approval for its proposed transaction to consolidate its stake in Airtel Africa plc, reinforcing investor confidence in the telecom major’s long-term growth strategy and corporate governance standards. The company said nearly 100% of its shareholders backed the proposal, which involves the issuance of equity shares to Indian Continent […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Memsift Partners CM Plus To Deploy Circular Water Solutions In Asia

Singapore-based Memsift Innovations Pte Ltd and CM Plus Singapore Pte. Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation circular water infrastructure solutions across Japan and Southeast Asia. The partnership combines Memsift’s proprietary Hexagon technology platform with CM Plus’ engineering, project management and operational expertise to help industries improve water […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Space Economy To Reach $45 Bn In Next Decade: Jitendra Singh

India’s space economy is poised for a significant expansion, with its value expected to rise from the current $8-9 billion to nearly $40-45 billion over the next decade, driven by policy reforms, growing private sector participation and a rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India Positions DeepTech Global: Modi And Macron Launch Bharat Innovates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions de Nice in France, marking a significant step in strengthening innovation-led collaboration between India and global stakeholders. Organised by the Government of India under the aegis of the Union Ministry […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Jio Platforms Breaks Into Global Top 20 In Latest WIPO Patent Rankings

Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), the technology arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, has entered the global top 20 in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a major milestone for India’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem. The company climbed an impressive 320 positions in the 2025 rankings, making it […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026