STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy Named As Amaravati Director Of BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has appointed Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as the Director of its Amaravati campus, with his tenure set to begin in January 2027. Prof. Krishnamoorthy will lead the development of the new campus and build its academic, research and industry ecosystem, with a particular focus on emerging technologies such […]

CW Bureau · Oct 6, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE RBI Flags Five Priorities To Safeguard Financial Stability As Risks Emerge

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified five priorities for policymakers to strengthen financial stability as the global financial system faces increasingly interconnected and cross-border risks. Speaking at the Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in a special address on preserving financial stability in an evolving world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said financial stability was not […]

CW Bureau · Oct 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sattrix Lists Out 5 Priorities To Build AI-Driven Cybersecurity Business

Sattrix Information Security Ltd, a cybersecurity company listed on the SME platform of BSE, has identified five priorities for the year ahead as it seeks to establish itself as a prominent player in AI-driven cybersecurity in India and international markets. Addressing shareholders at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Sachhin Gajjaer […]

CW Bureau · Oct 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TCS To Transition Best Buy India GCC Into AI-Native Capability Centre

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT services and consulting company, and Best Buy have signed an agreement to transition Best Buy’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru to TCS. The partnership will combine the GCC’s retail and enterprise knowledge with TCS’ technology, engineering, artificial intelligence and global delivery capabilities to accelerate innovation and scale […]

CW Bureau · Oct 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani, Rane Group Partner On Auto R&D, Smart Manufacturing

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chennai-headquartered Rane Group to establish a strategic collaboration focused on automotive research, technology development and industry-ready talent. The partnership will combine BITS Pilani’s academic expertise and infrastructure with Rane Group’s manufacturing capabilities to address emerging challenges in the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Study Finds 84% Of Wealth Firms Seek AI Operating Model Reset

HCLTech has released an AI-based synthetic research study of the global wealth management industry, finding that 84% of wealth management firms believe their operating models require fundamental redesign to fully realise the potential of artificial intelligence. The study, titled “Hidden In Pl(AI)n Sight,” is based on a survey of 1,066 representative AI personas modelled on […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Brahma AI Raises $150 Mn, Receives $100-Mn Investment From Multiples

Brahma AI, an AI-native operating system for enterprise audio-visual content, has raised $150 million through the issuance of preferred shares, including a $100 million investment from Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The company has also received a further $100 million of investor interest, signalling strong demand for its enterprise-focused artificial intelligence platform. Targeting four global verticals […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Wins UBS Forums Award For AI-Led Customer Service

Air India Express has been recognised with the ‘Best Use of AI in Customer Experience’ award at the UBS Forums 25th CX Strategy Summit & Awards 2026 for its AI-powered guest support capabilities led by Tia, its digital guest assistance platform. The recognition comes after the airline recently received a 4-Star World Airline Rating from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Unisys Ranks 176th In TIME’s 2026 List Of India’s Best Employers

Global technology solutions company Unisys has been ranked 176th among 500 organisations in TIME’s 2026 list of India’s Best Employers, moving up more than 60 places from its 241st position in 2025. The company has been recognised on the list for the second consecutive year. The annual ranking identifies organisations that receive strong recommendations from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Value Gates Framework Eyes Measurable AI Business Outcomes

Coforge Ltd, a global AI-native engineering services company, has introduced the Value Gates Framework, a methodology aimed at helping enterprises assess whether their artificial intelligence investments are translating into measurable business outcomes. The framework comes as organisations step up spending on generative AI and agentic AI, while continuing to grapple with the challenge of moving […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY EyeROV Presents Underwater Drones To World Leaders At BRICS Summit

EyeROV, a Kerala-based deep-tech startup, showcased its underwater drones to world leaders at the recently concluded BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Co-founder and CEO Johns T Mathai demonstrated the company’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology, highlighting applications in infrastructure inspection, defence, maritime security and scientific research. Focus on underwater inspection Dams, bridges, ports and offshore […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Humyn Labs Benchmark Study Finds Major Gaps In AI Voice Models

Humyn Labs, a physical AI research lab focused on accelerating the deployment-readiness of robots in the real world, has launched the second edition of BRIDGE, an independent benchmark report examining the gap between human speech and AI voice models. The benchmark evaluated 23 voice AI models across 23 languages using real-world noisy conversations, including models […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026