STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY SETL Bets Big On AI Datacentre Boom With Acquisition Of GScale Energy

Standard Engineering Technology Ltd (SETL) is making a decisive push into India’s fast-growing AI datacentre infrastructure market by acquiring a majority stake in GScale Energy Pvt Ltd, aiming to localise the manufacturing of critical power and cooling equipment that is currently largely imported. The precision engineering company has announced the acquisition of up to a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IFC To Invest ₹1,278 Cr In NTT Global Data Centers India To Fuel Expansion

International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has proposed to invest ₹1,278 crore ($150 million) in NTT Global Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd (NTTGDC) to support the company’s ongoing expansion of data centre capacity in India. In addition to its own investment, IFC plans to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ishan Technologies Names Saibal Roy As COO To Bolster Leadership Team

Ishan Technologies has appointed Saibal Roy as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as the ICT and digital infrastructure provider expands its digital infrastructure capabilities and sharpens its focus on operational excellence. The company said Roy’s appointment marks an important step in supporting its next phase of growth, as it continues to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IFC To Infuse ₹675 Cr Into Sify Infinit Spaces For Data Centres’ Expansion

International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group, is planning to invest up to ₹675 crore (approximately $73 million) in Chennai-based Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd (SISL) to support the company’s ongoing and upcoming data centre projects in India. In addition to its own investment, IFC proposes to mobilise up […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY CtrlS Raises ₹ 7,000 Cr From CPPIB At $4.7 Bn Valuation For Next Scale-Up

Hyderabad-based data centre operator CtrlS Datacenters has secured a total investment commitment of ₹7,000 crore from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), valuing the company at a pre-money valuation of $4.7 billion. The investment is expected to accelerate the creation of nearly 4 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity across India, positioning CtrlS to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 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 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 AdaniConneX Buys MBEL For ₹765 Cr To Support Data Centre Expansion

Adani Enterprises Ltd said its joint venture company, AdaniConneX Pvt Ltd (ACX) has acquired a 100% equity stake in Madhuvanti Build Estate Ltd (MBEL) from Adani Infra (India) Ltd. for a cash consideration of ₹765.25 crore. The acquisition was completed on June 11 and forms part of the group’s infrastructure expansion strategy and gigawatt-scale data […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Reliance Ties Up With Meta To Set Up 168 MW AI Data Centre In Jamnagar

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. to develop a 168 MW data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India. The facility, scheduled to be delivered within two years with an option for future expansion, will support Meta’s global infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) computing requirements. […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY UP CM Yogi Unveils Project GANGA To Connect Over 20 Lakh Households

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has flagged off Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement), a statewide digital inclusion initiative being implemented in association with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL), the broadband vertical of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), with the objective of connecting over 20 lakh households through high-speed broadband services. The launch […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Black Box Eyes ₹18,000 Cr Income By FY30, About 66% By Organic Way

Black Box Ltd., a global digital infrastructure integrator providing network, data centre, cloud and cybersecurity solutions, has outlined plans to increase its revenue threefold to ₹18,000 crore by FY30 through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The company has set a revenue target of about $2 billion (₹18,000 crore), with nearly two-thirds of the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Legacy Infrastructure Emerging As Biggest Roadblock To AI Success

Artificial intelligence (AI) may have become a boardroom priority across global enterprises, but outdated technology infrastructure is emerging as the biggest obstacle to turning AI investments into scalable business outcomes. A new report by Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios suggests that while enterprises are aggressively pursuing AI strategies, many remain constrained by legacy systems, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026