STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wiffy Raises $3 Mn To Expand AI-Powered Services Platform

Wiffy, India’s organised post-sales installation and home services platform, has raised $3 million in a Series A funding round to expand its technology platform and strengthen AI-powered workforce management. The company will also use the funds to deepen enterprise partnerships and accelerate expansion into new service categories. Funding and growth The funding round was led […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech To Invest ₹14,257 Cr To Build Odisha AI Data Centre With Sarvam

HCLTech has unveiled plans to establish its first artificial intelligence (AI) data centre at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park, marking a major step in its entry into India’s fast-emerging sovereign AI infrastructure space. The proposed project, to be developed in partnership with Sarvam and the Government of Odisha, will involve an estimated capital outlay […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Launches A Week-Long AI Startup Bootcamp With ₹4 Lakh Prize

As India’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem gathers momentum, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras has launched a week-long entrepreneurship programme to help aspiring founders convert AI concepts into commercially viable businesses. The ‘Building a Successful AI Startup’ programme, scheduled from August 10 to 14 at the IIT Madras […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meesho Doubles Down On Acquisition Of Users Despite Slower Q2 Outlook

E-commerce marketplace Meesho is preparing for a softer second quarter in terms of gross merchandise value (GMV) growth as it deliberately steps up investments in customer acquisition, signalling confidence that a stronger festive season will deliver sustained long-term gains. In its shareholder letter for the first quarter of FY27, the company said it expects higher […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Lands $230-Mn 5-Year AI Transformation Contract In Europe

  IT services company Coforge Ltd has secured a $230 million (around ₹1,980 crore) five-year contract from a major European client, marking one of its largest artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation engagements in the region and reinforcing the growing shift by enterprises towards large-scale AI deployment. The engagement will see Coforge deploy an AI-first transformation programme […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, Chhattisgarh Partner For Data-Driven Road Safety Programme

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with the Government of Chhattisgarh to roll out a Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) programme aimed at reducing road accidents through district-level planning, engineering improvements and data-backed decision-making. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras, will focus on […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Q1 Profit Rises 12% To ₹7,769 Cr As AI-Powered Deals Drive Growth

IT services major Infosys kicked off FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 12.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹7,769 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation services and large deal wins. The country’s second-largest IT services company posted consolidated revenue of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ashiss Kumar Dash Named Infosys CEO Designate, To Replace Parekh

Indian IT major Infosys has announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, setting the stage for a planned leadership transition at India’s second-largest IT services company. Dash will take over as Managing Director & CEO from April 1, 2027, following the completion of incumbent CEO Salil Parekh’s second […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24 Labs Partners Startup Policy Forum To Drive AI Innovation In India

Cars24 Labs, the artificial intelligence innovation arm of autotech platform Cars24, has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote responsible AI adoption, strengthen policy dialogue and accelerate India’s emergence as a global AI innovation hub. The collaboration brings together Cars24 Labs’ hands-on experience in building AI-powered products with SPF’s policy expertise and industry […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Fibe Brings AI-Powered Credit Radar To Help Users Improve Credit Health

Digital lending platform Fibe has launched Credit AI Radar (CAIR), an artificial intelligence-powered credit intelligence and management platform designed to help consumers understand, monitor and improve their credit health beyond the traditional credit score. The platform comes as formal credit adoption gathers pace in India, with digital-first lenders significantly expanding their consumer base over the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Powers TIM Brasil’s eSIM Breakthrough In South America

HCLTech has partnered with Brazilian telecom operator TIM Brasil to introduce South America’s first cross-platform eSIM transfer capability, enabling customers to switch eSIM profiles seamlessly between devices and operating systems without requiring physical SIM cards or store visits. The technology, powered by HCLTech’s Device Entitlement Gateway (DEG), allows users to securely transfer eSIM profiles while […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HFCL Expands Optical Connectivity Capacity, Okays ₹215-Cr Data Centre

HFCL, a technology enterprise engaged in optical fibre, optical fibre cables and digital connectivity solutions, is strengthening its position in the fast-growing optical connectivity market, supported by rising investments in AI-driven data centres, cloud infrastructure, next-generation telecom networks and digital infrastructure worldwide. The company is also scaling its defence and aerospace business through indigenous technology […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026