STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY NIT Rourkela Develops AI-Powered System To Boost Solar Plant Output

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous system that can monitor, detect faults and recommend cleaning of solar panels with minimal human intervention, a breakthrough that could significantly improve the efficiency of India’s rapidly expanding solar power infrastructure. The research team has secured an Indian patent […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 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 IIT Madras Launches A Week-Long AI Startup Bootcamp With ₹4 Lakh Prize

As India’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem gathers momentum, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras has launched a week-long entrepreneurship programme to help aspiring founders convert AI concepts into commercially viable businesses. The ‘Building a Successful AI Startup’ programme, scheduled from August 10 to 14 at the IIT Madras […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Lands $230-Mn 5-Year AI Transformation Contract In Europe

  IT services company Coforge Ltd has secured a $230 million (around ₹1,980 crore) five-year contract from a major European client, marking one of its largest artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation engagements in the region and reinforcing the growing shift by enterprises towards large-scale AI deployment. The engagement will see Coforge deploy an AI-first transformation programme […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ashiss Kumar Dash Named Infosys CEO Designate, To Replace Parekh

Indian IT major Infosys has announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, setting the stage for a planned leadership transition at India’s second-largest IT services company. Dash will take over as Managing Director & CEO from April 1, 2027, following the completion of incumbent CEO Salil Parekh’s second […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO CEAT Bets On Artificial Intelligence And CAMSO Integration For Growth

Tyre major CEAT Ltd is focusing on expanding its global presence, completing the integration of the CAMSO business and accelerating premiumisation while investing in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The company expects input cost inflation and geopolitical uncertainties to remain near-term challenges but sees strong long-term demand fundamentals supporting growth. International expansion “Our international business […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24 Labs Partners Startup Policy Forum To Drive AI Innovation In India

Cars24 Labs, the artificial intelligence innovation arm of autotech platform Cars24, has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote responsible AI adoption, strengthen policy dialogue and accelerate India’s emergence as a global AI innovation hub. The collaboration brings together Cars24 Labs’ hands-on experience in building AI-powered products with SPF’s policy expertise and industry […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Targets Long-Term Growth With AI & Expansion Strategy

Brigade Enterprises Ltd, a leading real estate developer, is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, technology and new project launches as it prepares for the next phase of growth across key markets. The company said the objective is to use technology to serve customers more precisely and build a sharper, more responsive organisation. AI-led transformation “Artificial […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 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

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Positions Itself To Become World’s Leading AI Solutions Provider

HCLTech sees artificial intelligence as a key growth driver and is positioning itself to become the world’s leading AI solutions provider. The global technology company always viewed disruption as an opportunity for reinvention and growth, and believes AI and related technologies will create larger business opportunities in the years ahead. AI strategy Chairperson Roshni Nadar […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE City Union Bank Steps Up Investments In Cybersecurity & AI

Private sector lender City Union Bank Ltd is accelerating investments in cybersecurity, digital banking and artificial intelligence as part of its strategy to strengthen customer protection and enhance banking services. The bank said it is continuing to invest aggressively in cybersecurity to ensure customers remain protected against evolving digital threats while building a technology-driven banking […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 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