STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PM Flags Energy Security As Key Challenge For Semicon Industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified energy security as a major challenge for the global semiconductor industry as rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption drives demand for computing power and electricity. Speaking at the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026, Modi said AI data centres use thousands of high-performance processors to process large volumes of data. As […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Hexaware Backs Project NANDA Fellowship To Build AI Agent Infra

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT solutions and services, has announced its collaboration with Project NANDA fellowship, a three-month fully remote programme aimed at giving developers hands-on experience in building open-source infrastructure for the emerging internet of AI agents. The fellowship is hosted by FAN, the umbrella programme behind Project NANDA, with support from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS’ HyperVault To Build ₹70,000-Cr AI Data Centre Campus In Hyderabad

HyperVault, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will develop a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre campus of up to 1GW capacity across more than 250 acres in Hyderabad, marking a major push to build AI-ready digital infrastructure in India. ₹70,000 crore investment HyperVault and its partners are expected to invest up to ₹70,000 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Adani Enterprises Arm AdaniConneX Buys Chandenvalle Infra For ₹536 Cr

AdaniConneX Pvt Ltd (ACX), a joint venture of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has acquired a 100% equity stake in Chandenvalle Infra Park Ltd (CIPL) from Adani Power Ltd for a cash consideration of ₹535.69 crore. The transaction has been completed and will support ACX’s plans to establish data centre infrastructure facilities, strengthening its platform for the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infineon Technologies Acquires Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors

Infineon Technologies AG has acquired Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors, a technology company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for artificial intelligence data centre applications. The transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2026, will strengthen Infineon’s power solutions for AI data centres and expand its digital power […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech, NetApp Scale Hybrid Cloud Tie-Up To Boost Enterprise AI Push

HCLTech and NetApp have expanded their partnership to offer hybrid cloud storage-as-a-service (STaaS), aimed at helping enterprises scale artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive workloads without making large upfront infrastructure investments. The offering combines HCLTech’s Utility for Everything (U4X) digital infrastructure framework with NetApp Keystone, a pay-as-you-go storage service. The model enables enterprises to scale storage, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Vertiv, IIT Madras Pravartak Take Data Centre Skills Drive To Maharashtra

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, is supporting the expansion of IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation’s data centre skilling initiative into Maharashtra through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. As part of the initiative, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 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 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

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

MANUFACTURING CG Power Targets Global Growth With Chip, Transformer Portfolio Scale-Up

Murugappa Group company CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd is accelerating its transformation into a global industrial and technology player, with significant investments in semiconductors, power infrastructure and international expansion. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd Chairman Vellayan Subbiah said the company’s entry into […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tata Communications Bolsters India-Singapore AI-Ready Subsea Network

Tata Communications has announced strategic investments in subsea cable infrastructure to strengthen digital connectivity between India and Singapore, aiming to meet the growing bandwidth and AI-driven data requirements of enterprises across Asia and global markets. The company said it has acquired significant fibre capacity and is expanding its subsea network to enhance connectivity between the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026