STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY AWS To Boost India Digital Backbone With Its New Hyderabad Data Centre

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has broken ground on a new data centre in Hyderabad, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s rapidly growing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, marking the continued expansion of the AWS (Asia Pacific) Hyderabad Region. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zoho Launches AI-Led Classes 2.0, Offers Free LMS To Govt Campuses

Chennai-headquartered technology company Zoho has launched Zoho Classes 2.0, an artificial intelligence-powered academic Learning Management System (LMS), offering the platform free of product licensing costs to all Central and state government schools, colleges and universities in India. The platform, developed in India and designed for educational institutions globally, will be rolled out first in the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meine Develops Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery For Renewable Energy

Indian deep-tech startup Meine Electric has developed what it claims is the world’s first fast-charging iron-air battery system, a breakthrough that could significantly enhance long-duration energy storage (LDES) for renewable energy applications. The company’s proprietary Fast Charge Long Discharge (FCLD) technology enables the battery to fully charge in six hours and discharge continuously for more […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TestingXperts Opens Delivery Centre In Hyderabad, Plans AI Tech Campus

Global quality engineering and software testing company TestingXperts has inaugurated a new delivery centre in Hyderabad as part of its global expansion strategy, with plans to develop a 2,500-seat technology campus in the city over the coming years. The new 300-seat facility marks the first phase of the company’s long-term investment in Hyderabad, which it […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech To Invest ₹3,500 Cr In AI DCs, Tap Into Full-Stack AI Market

HCLTech has announced its entry into the full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) market with a strategic investment of up to ₹3,500 crore to establish AI data centres in India, marking a significant expansion of its AI infrastructure and services portfolio. The company said the investment is aimed at addressing the growing demand for AI-led services and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Smart Garage Rolls Out ₹5-Cr ESOP As It Gears Up For Next Growth Phase

Ratnashil Online Services Pvt Ltd, the parent company of automotive technology platform Smart Garage, has announced an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) worth approximately ₹5 crore, reinforcing its commitment to building an ownership-driven culture as it prepares for its next phase of expansion. The ESOP programme is aimed at rewarding eligible employees for their contributions […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY LatentView Analytics Appoints Sudha Sankaran As Independent Director

AI-driven analytics, data engineering and consulting firm LatentView Analytics has appointed finance leader Sudha Sankaran as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening its corporate governance as the company expands its global analytics and AI-led consulting business. In her new role, Sudha Sankaran will provide strategic oversight on corporate governance, financial strategy and operational excellence […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Eco Recycling, Electronics Recyclers International To Form 50:50 India JV

Eco Recycling Ltd. (Ecoreco), an e-waste management and recycling company, and Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. (ERI), US-based electronics recycling and IT asset disposition company, have agreed in principle to establish a 50:50 joint venture in India. The joint venture will focus on IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), enterprise recycling, circular economy solutions, resource recovery, secure data […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sony Pictures Partners Google Gemini To Bring AI-Powered KBC Experience

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has partnered with Google Gemini for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), integrating generative AI into the popular quiz show to enhance audience engagement and support contestants with registration guidance and general knowledge preparation. The collaboration will see Google Gemini embedded into the KBC experience across Sony Entertainment […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Dainik Bhaskar Launches Seed Paper Edition To Promote Tree Plantation

Dainik Bhaskar, world’s third-largest newspaper by circulation, has introduced a special Seed Paper Edition, embedding seeds into newspapers to encourage readers to plant them after use as part of its environmental sustainability initiative. Using a specialised printing technology, the newspaper carries embedded seeds that can be planted after reading, transforming the publication into a tool […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Srinivasan Panchapakesan Appointed As Hexaware Chief Platform Officer

Hexaware Technologies has appointed Srinivasan Panchapakesan as President and Chief Platform Officer, a newly created role, with immediate effect. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the company’s platform-led strategy as enterprises increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for production-scale business applications. Platform strategy Srinivasan will lead the development, integration and scaling of Hexaware’s platform portfolio, including […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS Net Profit Rises 4.6% To ₹13,349 Cr In Q1 FY27; Revenue Jumps 13.9%

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a 4.6% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹13,349 crore for the first quarter of FY27, supported by strong revenue growth and continued momentum in AI-led transformation projects despite a challenging global environment. The country’s largest IT services company posted revenue of ₹72,275 crore during the April-June quarter, up […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026