STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Unveils Nexa To Put Agentic AI At Core Of Insurance Operations

Coforge Ltd has launched the Nexa Agentic AI Platform, a next-generation insurance business platform aimed at helping global insurers accelerate AI adoption while preserving their existing technology investments. The AI-native engineering services company said the platform has been designed specifically for the insurance industry, enabling carriers to extract greater value from their current insurance platforms […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Paytm Infuses About ₹99 Cr Into Its European Arm To Support Expansion

One 97 Communications Ltd (OCL), which owns digital payments and financial services platform Paytm, has infused €9 million (about ₹99 crore) into its Luxembourg-based step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Paytm Europe Payments S.A., to support its business and operational requirements in Europe. The investment has been made through Paytm Cloud Technologies Ltd (PCTL), a wholly owned […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bijliride To Deploy 2,500 EVs In Next Three Months, Bets On Gig Workers

EV rental and mobility-tech startup Bijliride has announced plans to deploy 2,500 electric vehicles over the next three months, betting on rising demand from gig workers, delivery partners and urban commuters seeking lower-cost transportation alternatives amid elevated fuel prices. The expansion will be focused on strengthening the company’s presence in existing markets while selectively entering […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24 Launches AI Labs, Commits $20 Mn To AI Startup Ecosystem

Used-car marketplace Cars24 has launched AI Labs, a dedicated initiative aimed at building AI-first products, supporting founders and accelerating innovation in artificial intelligence, while committing $20 million in investments for startups and teams developing transformative AI technologies. The company said AI Labs will serve as a platform for founders, researchers and builders, offering access to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Clayfin Acquires Louie Voice, Set To Expand AI Voice Banking Capabilities

Clayfin Technologies, a Chennai-based provider of digital banking and customer experience solutions for financial institutions, has acquired Louie Voice, a voice banking platform focused on making digital banking more accessible and inclusive through artificial intelligence-driven voice interactions for undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Clayfin’s capabilities in AI-led digital engagement and voice banking, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY LatentView Taps Industry Experts To Accelerate AI-Led GCC Innovation

AI-driven analytics and consulting firm LatentView Analytics has expanded its Advisory Council with the appointment of Kamal Sharma, Global Connected Digital Hubs Leader at Carrier, and Puneet Talwar, Vice President at TransUnion, as it sharpens its focus on helping enterprises transform global capability centres (GCCs) into innovation-led growth engines. The appointments bring decades of expertise […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PhysicsWallah Offline Business Gains Traction, Generates 45% Of Revenue

EdTech company PhysicsWallah (PW), long known for its online-first approach to education, is seeing its offline business evolve into a significant growth engine, contributing 45% of its revenue from operations in FY26. In its latest shareholders’ letter, the company said its offline network now spans 353 centres across 178 cities in India and six cities […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Gets Nod To Develop Vizag ITI Cluster In AP

In a landmark development under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, the National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) along with their academic partner New Age Makers Institute of […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cyient Set To Acquire TAO Digital To Strengthen Intelligent Engg Portfolio

Hyderabad-based Cyient Ltd, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TAO Digital Solutions Inc., an AI-native data and product engineering solutions company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, as part of its strategy to strengthen its intelligent engineering and AI capabilities. The transaction, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Offers AI Across 90% Of Top Clients, Eyes $300 Bn Opportunity

Infosys is rapidly emerging as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) services, with AI-led programmes now deployed across 90% of its top 200 clients, according to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Salil Parekh. In the company’s Annual Report 2026, Parekh said Infosys is accelerating its transition towards AI-powered services, positioning itself to capture […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Capacity To Cross 3 GW By 2028: CBRE 2026 Outlook

India’s data centre (DC) capacity is expected to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2028, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence workloads and the country’s favourable development ecosystem, according to a report by CBRE. The report, 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Trends & Outlook, said India has emerged as one of […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bajaj Finserv Partners IIT Bombay; Rolls Out Finserv Intelligence

Bajaj Finserv Ltd, a diversified financial services company, has launched Finserv Intelligence, a strategic applied research and innovation initiative aimed at developing scalable, low-cost and high-technology solutions built in India for domestic and global markets. The initiative has been conceived as a long-term innovation ecosystem with a five-to-ten-year horizon focused on research, startup investments and […]

CW Bureau · May 29, 2026