STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tata Communications, RailTel Collaborate To Boost Digital Infra For AI

Tata Communications, the leading global communications technology player, and RailTel Corporation of India have entered into a strategic association to jointly advance next-generation digital infrastructure globally. RailTel, a Navaratna PSU, operates one of India’s largest neutral telecom networks, with over 63,000 route km of optical fibre connecting cities, towns, rural regions and more than 6,000 […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Indigenous Push Sees Sarvam AI Anchoring India’s Digital Ambitions

India’s ambition to emerge as a global digital power is increasingly tied to its ability to build artificial intelligence systems that are indigenous, inclusive and strategically aligned with national priorities. As AI reshapes governance, public service delivery, enterprise productivity and citizen engagement, the conversation has moved beyond adoption to ownership, particularly in foundational AI models […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY New Delhi Declaration Charts Shared Global Vision For Trusted AI

The AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, securing the endorsement of 88 countries and international organisations and marking one of the most significant multilateral efforts to shape the global future of artificial intelligence. Held in the national capital, the summit positioned India […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Intellect Launches Tech Services TeamSpace, Deploys 150 AI Agents

Intellect Design Arena has unveiled Tech Services TeamSpace, a new AI-driven platform aimed at transforming how mid-sized IT services firms operate and compete in an increasingly efficiency-focused industry. Built on Purple Fabric,  described by the company as the world’s first open business impact AI platform, Tech Services TeamSpace introduces a governed, agentic AI environment tailored […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY From Classrooms To Rail Tracks: AI Moves From Concept To Concrete

The energy inside the exhibition hall was unmistakable. Clusters of students leaned toward glowing screens, policymakers paused mid-conversation to watch live demos, and founders toggled between code and conversation. What unfolded over the course of the day was not a theoretical debate about Artificial Intelligence, it was a showcase of AI in action. The AI […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zscaler, Airtel Launch AI-Powered India Cyber Threat Research Centre

Zscaler Inc. has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch an AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre in India, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s digital security architecture amid rising AI-driven cyber risks. The multi-stakeholder initiative is designed to bolster national cyber resilience and safeguard critical sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy and other […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS, Cisco Launch CoE For Autonomous Enterprise In Hyderabad

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with Cisco to launch a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad for autonomous enterprise operations. The CoE aims to help enterprises move from rule-based automation to intelligent, self-governing operations that understand the context in real-time and take actions on their own. By enabling zero-touch operations, the CoE will help organisations […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Statiq Raises $18Mn To Fuel EV Charging Stations In Smaller Towns

Statiq, leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network has announced a fresh capital infusion of around $18 million. The funding round, blending equity and debt, was led by Tenacity Ventures, with key participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures, and RCD Holdings. This raise comes amid a crucial moment for India’s EV ecosystem, emerging from a tough […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY The ePlane Co, Nvidia Team Up To Accelerate India’s Air Taxi Dream

In a significant step for India’s emerging urban air mobility ecosystem, The ePlane Company has announced that it is building what it claims to be India’s first electric air taxi using advanced simulation technologies powered by Nvidia’s Omniverse libraries. Incubated at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, The ePlane Company is developing the compact e200x electric […]

CW Bureau · Feb 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Pluto Mobility Raises $2Mn Seed Fund To Build Delivery EVs For Logistics 

Pluto Mobility, a Delhi-based electric mobility start-up focused on last-mile logistics, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Version One Ventures along with participation from Grad Capital. The round also saw participation from founders and senior executives from companies such as Delhivery, OfBusiness, Pixxel and Boom Supersonic. Founded by Akshat Bhatia […]

CW Bureau · Feb 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Delhivery To Develop AI-Powered Location Intelligence With Nvidia

Logistics services provider Delhivery announced that it is advancing the development of digital mapping solutions tailored specifically to the country’s complex geography and unique addressing systems with Nvidia AI. Announced at the India AI Summit, Delhivery, through the project aims to leverage Nvidia accelerated computing, Nvidia CV-CUDA, and Nvidia Nemotron open models to design highly […]

CW Bureau · Feb 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Vervesemi Raises $10 Mn To Scale ML-Enabled Analog Chip Portfolio

Fabless semiconductor startup Vervesemi has raised $10 million in a funding round led by ace market investor Ashish Kacholia, along with Unicorn India Ventures, Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina and MAIQ Growth Scheme. The company said the fresh capital will be deployed across three strategic priorities, starting with accelerating commercialisation of its machine learning–enhanced analog signal […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026