STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Jio Hits 285 Mn 5G Users, Broadband Base Swells To 28.6 Mn Subscribers

Jio Platforms has reinforced its leadership across India’s digital ecosystem, ending June 2026 with 285 million 5G subscribers, a gain of 73 million users over the past 12 months, while also expanding its fixed broadband base to 28.6 million subscribers. The company said customer engagement on its 5G network continues to accelerate, with 5G data […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY WEX Expands India Footprint With New Bengaluru Technology Centre

WEX, a global provider of intelligent payment solutions, has strengthened its presence in India with the inauguration of a new technology centre in Bengaluru, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand global technology capabilities by leveraging the country’s deep engineering talent and innovation ecosystem. The new facility will function as a strategic technology hub, bringing together […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY VIT-AP University VISWA-M Payload Reaches Space Aboard Vikram-1

VIT-AP University has achieved a landmark in its space research journey with the successful launch of VISWA-M (VIT Satellite Wavelength Analysis Module), an experimental payload designed and developed by its students and faculty, aboard the SOLARAS nanosatellite launched on Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle. The payload was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mission Aagaman: Skyroot Launches India’s First Private Orbital Rocket

India entered a new era in space exploration on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, placing six payloads, including two satellites, into a 450-km low-Earth orbit. The landmark Mission Aagaman, launched from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (an elite group […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Delta Electronics Plans AI Data Centre Engineering Facility In Tamil Nadu

Delta Electronics India has proposed setting up a state-of-the-art engineering, testing and validation centre focused on AI data centres, renewable energy and microgrid solutions at its existing manufacturing campus in Krishnagiri, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Delta Electronics India President Benjamin Lin and Managing Director […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Adani Defence To Buy 44.6% Stake In Flight Simulation Firm For ₹820 Cr

Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 44.6% stake in Flight Simulation Solutions Pvt Ltd (FSSPL) at an enterprise value of ₹820 crore. The acquisition will increase ADSTL’s holding in FSSPL from 55.40% to 100%, making the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Q1 Profit Almost Flat At ₹3,352 Cr, Revenue Up 10.6% At ₹24,479 Cr

 IT services major Wipro Ltd reported a modest 0.65% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,352 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), while revenue posted double-digit growth driven by steady demand for AI-led digital transformation services. The company had reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,330.4 crore in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Targets AI Leadership With Sovereign Models, Global Alliances

HCL Technologies Ltd is accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy across service delivery, proprietary platforms, sovereign AI, strategic partnerships and talent development as enterprises increasingly seek secure, AI-driven digital transformation, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director C Vijayakumar said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings call. The company said its AI roadmap is built around five […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mobavenue AI Sets Up Singapore Hub To Expand Southeast Asia Presence

Mobavenue AI Tech Ltd has commenced operations in Singapore, establishing the city-state as its regional headquarters for Southeast Asia as part of its international expansion strategy. The company will operate through MAITL ASIA PTE. LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mobavenue Global Holdings Ltd, to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Only 12% Of Indian Cos Have Unified View Of IT Spending, Says Cognizant

Only 12% of Indian enterprises have a fully consolidated, enterprise-wide view of their IT spending, with fragmented data emerging as the biggest obstacle to effective cost intelligence, according to a new report by Cognizant. The report, “Smarter IT Spend: From Cost Control to Cost Intelligence,” highlights that while technology investments continue to rise across industries, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Scanology Opens Calibration Centre In Noida, Hosts Partnership Summit

Scanology, a global provider of industrial-grade 3D measurement and digital inspection solutions, has opened its India Calibration Centre in Noida. The company also hosted the India Partner Summit 2026 under the theme “Stronger Partnership. Shared Growth. Greater Impact.” Localisation strategy The India Calibration Centre is part of Scanology’s global localisation strategy. It reinforces the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Emergent Raises $130 Mn In Series C, Turns Unicorn With $1.5-Bn Valuation

AI software creation platform Emergent has raised $130 million in a Series C funding round, catapulting the company into the unicorn club with a valuation of $1.5 billion, just one year after its public launch. The funding round was led by Creaegis, with MNI Ventures, Claypond Capital and Sentinel Global joining as co-lead investors. Existing […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026