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

RETAIL/FMCG Marico Eyes ₹20,000 Cr Revenue By FY30 On Premiumisation, Global Push

FMCG major Marico Ltd  has outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, targeting consolidated revenue of ₹20,000 crore by FY30 while aiming to cross the ₹15,000 crore milestone in FY27, driven by premiumisation, international expansion, digital transformation and innovation. In his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 Annual Report, Marico, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Actian Boosts AI-Ready Data Platform With Jaspersoft Embedded Analytics

Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftware, has expanded its enterprise data management portfolio by integrating the embedded analytics and reporting capabilities of Jaspersoft following HCLSoftware’s acquisition of the business. The move combines data management, business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into a unified platform, enabling enterprises to transform data into operational reports, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bahwan CyberTek Appoints Amrinder Singh As MD & CEO To Boost AI Shift

Bahwan CyberTek (BCT), a global digital transformation and AI-driven technology solutions company, has appointed Amrinder Singh as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to spearhead the company’s next phase of global growth and AI-led transformation. The appointment comes at a time when enterprises worldwide are shifting from labour-intensive delivery models to autonomous, AI- and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Cholamandalam Finance To Expand AI Use Across Business Operations

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. (Chola) is exploring artificial intelligence (AI)-led interventions in its collections business and plans to extend the technology to sales and credit functions with a strong focus on governance and accountability. In his message to shareholders, Executive Chairman Vellayan Subbiah said technology continued to be a key enabler across customer […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG HUL Focuses On AI, Quick Commerce And Sustainable Expansion Strategy

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is building a future-ready business by strengthening its supply chain, accelerating digital and AI adoption, expanding premium offerings, and deepening its sustainability initiatives, Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said while addressing shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday. Paranjpe said the FMCG major is creating an interconnected ecosystem that integrates consumers, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE IDBI Bank To Focus On Customer-Centric, AI-Driven Banking Model

Private sector lender IDBI Bank will continue its transition towards a trust-led and customer-driven banking model, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, customised products and seamless banking experiences. The bank’s strategic direction will remain anchored around building a customer-focused banking franchise while deepening relationship engagement and enhancing service delivery across channels. Retail focus The […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

ECONOMY Next 20 Years May Mirror 1925-1945 Geopolitical Turbulence, Says CEA

The next two decades are likely to witness a period of geopolitical uncertainty and global realignment similar to the years between 1925 and 1945, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned, urging businesses, policymakers and educational institutions to prepare for a more volatile and complex world. Speaking on the latest episode of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Hexaware Opens New Delivery Centre At GIFT City, Set To Create 1,000 Jobs

Global IT solutions and services provider Hexaware Technologies has expanded its presence in Gujarat with the inauguration of a new delivery centre at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), strengthening its capabilities to serve banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) clients worldwide. New hub for BFSI innovation The new centre will support Hexaware’s global BFSI […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Opptra, Unicommerce To Scale Cross-Border E-Com Operations

Opptra, the AI-native e-commerce distributor founded by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, has partnered with Unicommerce to strengthen and scale its operations across India, the GCC and Southeast Asia. The partnership combines Opptra’s market expansion capabilities with Unicommerce’s AI-led e-commerce and fulfilment technology platform, helping brands improve operational efficiency, accelerate market entry and manage growth across […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cyient Eyes Stronger Growth In FY27; Unveils ‘The Next Orbit’ Strategy

Cyient Ltd., an engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, network and operations management services company, has unveiled The Next Orbit, its new strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening market leadership, while expressing confidence of delivering stronger and more profitable growth in FY27. The Hyderabad-headquartered company, which provides digital engineering, technology and consulting services across aerospace and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026