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

HOSPITALITY Aurum PropTech To Acquire Housing.com In ₹458-Cr Equity Deal

Aurum PropTech Ltd has proposed to acquire 100% stake in Housing.com for ₹458 crore on a fully diluted basis from REA India Pte Ltd, Singapore. The acquisition will be carried out through an all-equity transaction and is aimed at creating an integrated PropTech platform spanning the entire real estate value chain. All-equity transaction Aurum PropTech […]

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 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 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

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

MANUFACTURING Bosch Doubles Down On EVs, AI As India Becomes Global Innovation Hub

Bosch Ltd is sharpening its focus on electric mobility, software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence, while positioning India as a key global engineering and manufacturing hub, Managing Director Guruprasad Mudlapur said in his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026. The company said battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology will remain central to its long-term […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 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

MANUFACTURING Greaves Cotton Bets On Greaves.Next To Drive Future Growth: MD Satpute

Greaves Cotton Ltd, a diversified Indian engineering conglomerate with over 165 years of history, will continue to invest in new technologies, artificial intelligence, digital capabilities and global expansion as part of its Greaves.Next strategy to drive long-term growth, In a letter to shareholders, Managing Director and Group CEO Parag Satpute said the company’s priorities for […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026