STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24 Processes Over 1.1 Trillion AI Tokens In Q1, Boosts Transformation

Used vehicle marketplace Cars24 has significantly accelerated its artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, processing more than 1.1 trillion AI tokens during the April-June 2026 quarter (Q1 FY27) as the company expands AI across engineering, customer engagement and core automotive operations. The company said AI consumption has nearly tripled over the last two quarters, with AI-related spending […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Aditya Birla Capital Scales Up Gen AI, Agentic AI To Boost Customer Service

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) is stepping up its focus on artificial intelligence, data and automation as it prepares for its next phase of growth, with the financial services major embedding AI across underwriting, sales, customer service and operations to improve efficiency, strengthen customer engagement and build a future-ready franchise. In her message to shareholders […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Targets AI Leadership With Sovereign Models, Global Alliances

HCL Technologies Ltd is accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy across service delivery, proprietary platforms, sovereign AI, strategic partnerships and talent development as enterprises increasingly seek secure, AI-driven digital transformation, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director C Vijayakumar said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings call. The company said its AI roadmap is built around five […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

MANUFACTURING Blue Star Eyes 15% Room AC Market Share, Bets On Exports & Digital Tech

Blue Star Ltd., a leading air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, remains optimistic about its long-term growth despite global uncertainties and rising cost pressures. FY27 is expected to remain challenging due to currency depreciation, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and subdued market sentiment. However, he the company’s strong fundamentals and operational agility will help it navigate […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 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

GENERAL IIMBue 2026 To Bring Together Noel Tata, G V Prasad And Business Titans

As businesses navigate an era shaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts and rapidly evolving markets, IIMBue 2026, the flagship leadership conclave of the IIM Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA), will bring together some of India’s most influential business and policy leaders to discuss how organisations can redefine growth rather than merely adapt to change. Scheduled for […]

CW Bureau · Jul 12, 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 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

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

MANUFACTURING JSW Cement Sets Multi-Pronged Growth Agenda, Says MD Parth Jindal

JSW Cement Ltd. will focus on expanding capacity, entering new markets and accelerating digital and sustainability initiatives as it prepares for its next phase of growth, said Managing Director Parth Jindal. In a letter to the shareholders, he said the company’s next phase would require simultaneous execution across multiple priorities while maintaining operational discipline. Growth […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Blurgs AI Raises Fresh Capital To Take Indian Deep-Tech Innovation Global

Blurgs AI, an IIT Madras alumni-founded deep-tech startup, has raised $2.2 million in a funding round led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC to accelerate the global expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered intelligence platforms for defence, national security and commercial maritime applications. The funding round also saw participation from angel investors Suraj Nalin, Co-founder of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026