STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY AI Adoption Hits 100% Among Indian Enterprises; Investments Increase

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the experimentation phase in India, with every surveyed enterprise now pursuing AI initiatives and most planning to increase investments, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s latest AI Momentum Survey. The survey highlights a rapidly maturing AI ecosystem where businesses are beginning to realise tangible returns from AI deployments, even as […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Expands Databricks Alliance To Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

IT services major Wipro Ltd has strengthened its partnership with data and AI company Databricks, launching a dedicated global business practice aimed at helping enterprises modernise their data infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence at scale. The new practice will combine Databricks’ data and AI platform with Wipro Intelligence, the company’s suite of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Report Shows Only 18% Of Ventures See Revenue Gains From AI

While artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has become nearly universal among enterprises, only a small fraction are translating it into meaningful business growth, according to a new global research report released by HCLTech. The report, ‘The Blueprint for AI Leadership’, found that although 90% of organisations say Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI are transforming workflows, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

GENERAL Air India Bags FlightGlobal’s Digital Leadership Award For AI Transition

Air India has won the prestigious Airline Strategy Award for Digital Leadership from UK-based aviation publication FlightGlobal, earning global recognition for its technology-led transformation following its return to the Tata Group. The award acknowledges the airline’s rapid digital overhaul, including the deployment of more than 140 enterprise systems, AI-powered customer services and one of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Aditya Birla Capital Scales Up Gen AI, Agentic AI To Boost Customer Service

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) is stepping up its focus on artificial intelligence, data and automation as it prepares for its next phase of growth, with the financial services major embedding AI across underwriting, sales, customer service and operations to improve efficiency, strengthen customer engagement and build a future-ready franchise. In her message to shareholders […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Bharti Airtel Bets On AI, Cloud And Data Centres To Drive Growth

Bharti Airtel Ltd., one of India’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, is strengthening its presence in financial services, data centres and cloud computing as part of its strategy to build new growth engines beyond telecom, said Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. In his letter to shareholders, Mittal said Airtel’s calibrated investments over the past few […]

CW Team · Jul 12, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE HDFC Bank Steps Up AI Investment To Combat Cyber Fraud: MD Jagdishan

HDFC Bank Ltd. is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing digital service capabilities as it seeks to combat cyber fraud and improve customer experience. Cyber fraud and dispute resolution remain the two key areas of concern for the bank. The bank is investing in AI, improving customer communication and equipping frontline […]

CW Team · Jul 11, 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

MANUFACTURING JSW Cement Sets Multi-Pronged Growth Agenda, Says MD Parth Jindal

JSW Cement Ltd. will focus on expanding capacity, entering new markets and accelerating digital and sustainability initiatives as it prepares for its next phase of growth, said Managing Director Parth Jindal. In a letter to the shareholders, he said the company’s next phase would require simultaneous execution across multiple priorities while maintaining operational discipline. Growth […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

GENERAL Strides Pharma Unlocks Value From Pivot Path In Deal By Ascent Capital

Strides Pharma Science Ltd has announced a strategic investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Pivot Path Pvt Ltd, by a consortium led by Ascent Capital along with co-investor Vintage Classic, in a transaction that values the business at ₹230 crore on a post-money basis. The deal enables Strides to realise ₹100 crore while retaining a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Sees AI Scaling Tech Spending, Establishes AI Native Business Unit

IT services major Wipro believes artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new growth opportunities for the technology services industry rather than disrupting traditional business models, Chairman Rishad Premji said in his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 annual report. Premji said Wipro continued to invest in AI capabilities, platforms and talent during FY26 while maintaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cognizant Launches New Ace Team To Build AI-Ready Engineering Pool

IT services major Cognizant has unveiled the Cognizant Ace Team programme, a strategic initiative aimed at creating a high-calibre engineering talent pool that will spearhead digital transformation projects and accelerate the company’s transition into an AI builder organisation. The India-first programme combines selective hiring, an elite talent development pathway and a centrally governed engineering community […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026