STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Sees AI Scaling Tech Spending, Establishes AI Native Business Unit

IT services major Wipro believes artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new growth opportunities for the technology services industry rather than disrupting traditional business models, Chairman Rishad Premji said in his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 annual report. Premji said Wipro continued to invest in AI capabilities, platforms and talent during FY26 while maintaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 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

HOSPITALITY GenAI Could Boost Real Estate Sales By Up To 50%: EY-CREDAI Report

Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to transform India’s real estate sector, with developers potentially achieving a 30-50% improvement in sales velocity and accelerating product launches by nearly 30%, according to a joint report by EY-Parthenon and CREDAI. The report, titled GenAI in Indian Real Estate, highlights how AI-powered customer intelligence, automated design workflows and predictive […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Opens AI Centre of Excellence To Power Anthropic’s Claude Models

Wipro, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, has launched an Applied AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic, strengthening its capabilities to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption at scale. The CoE was inaugurated at Wipro’s innovation hub in Bengaluru and forms a key part of the company’s newly established […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Ports Expands Kaleris Tie-up Across 15 Container Terminals

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport operator, has expanded its strategic partnership with Kaleris to deploy advanced digital and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions across its ports and logistics network. The initiative forms part of APSEZ’s broader 2030 strategy, which includes investments of $850 million towards decarbonisation, technology upgrades and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors PV Eyes Growth In FY27 Through New Product Launches

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL) will focus on new product launches, a multi-powertrain portfolio and brand building to drive growth in FY27 while navigating macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. In the company’s latest annual report, Chandrasekaran said TMPVL enters FY27 with confidence, backed by a strong product pipeline and continued […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Adani Group, Jabil Plan AI Data Centre Infrastructure Platform In India

Adani Group and Jabil Inc. have announced plans to form a strategic alliance to establish a vertically integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure manufacturing platform in India. The proposed collaboration combines Jabil’s engineering, supply chain and advanced manufacturing capabilities with Adani Group’s infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and data centre businesses to address the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sarvam Raises $234 Mn In Series B Round, Led By HCLTech Of ₹1,427 Cr

Sarvam AI (Axonwise Pvt Ltd), India’s full-stack sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) company, has raised $234 million in the first close of its $300 million Series B funding round at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion. The funding round saw participation from HCLTech and Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued backing from existing investors Khosla Ventures and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Jio Platforms Breaks Into Global Top 20 In Latest WIPO Patent Rankings

Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), the technology arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, has entered the global top 20 in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a major milestone for India’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem. The company climbed an impressive 320 positions in the 2025 rankings, making it […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 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 L&T Technology Services, Databricks To Develop Industrial AI Solutions

L&T Technology Services Ltd. (LTTS), a provider of engineering and technology services, has entered into a strategic go-to-market partnership with Databricks to co-develop Industrial AI solutions aimed at advancing Engineering Intelligence (EI) for asset-intensive industries. The partnership, anchored in LTTS’ sustainability business segment, will focus on sectors such as energy, petrochemicals and industrial manufacturing, helping […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Clean Max Enviro, Meta Partner For 900 MW Renewable Energy Projects

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd. (CleanMax) has partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. to develop 837 MW of large-scale solar and wind energy projects across Rajasthan and Karnataka. With this addition, the total renewable energy capacity under the partnership between the two companies has crossed 900 MW, including previously announced projects. Renewable energy push The […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026