STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Tata Consultancy Services To Acquire MHP From Porsche For €320 Mn

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), through its wholly owned subsidiary Tata Consultancy Services Netherlands B.V., has approved the acquisition of 100% equity shares of MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH (MHP), a subsidiary of Porsche AG, for an enterprise value of €320 million. The acquisition, which is expected to be completed within three to four months, will […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad As Chief Human Resources Officer

Trianz, the company behind Concierto, an enterprise agentic transformation platform, has appointed Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), as it scales its global operations amid growing demand for AI-driven transformation. Prasad will lead people strategy, talent development, organisational design and culture initiatives across Trianz. He will report to CEO Manchala as the company […]

CW Bureau · Aug 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Guidehouse Opens Hyderabad Hub, Plans To Hire 1,000 Professionals

Guidehouse, a global professional services firm, has opened a new hub in Hyderabad as part of its expansion in India and plans to hire more than 1,000 professionals over the next 12 months. The hiring will cover managed services, technology, analytics and digital transformation, with a focus on supporting clients in the healthcare and financial […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY L&T Technology Services Bags Over $75 Mn Engineering Contract

L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) has secured a five-year contract worth more than $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise. Under the agreement, LTTS will deploy its Engineering Intelligence capabilities across the customer’s end-to-end product development and engineering lifecycle. Contract covers end-to-end engineering The engagement will cover product engineering, software development, testing, validation and […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sonata Software Appoints Hariprasad Rebala As Its New Chief AI Officer

Sonata Software has appointed Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer as the company steps up its strategy to become an AI-native organisation. Rebala will lead the company’s end-to-end AI-led business transformation across offerings, service delivery, platforms, capabilities, partnerships and its wider ecosystem. AI strategy to drive growth “Transforming Sonata Software into an AI-native organisation is […]

CW Bureau · Aug 17, 2026

MANUFACTURING Schaeffler India Hires Amit Bhalerao As COO To Bolster Manufacturing

Schaeffler India Ltd has appointed Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026, with a mandate to lead the company’s manufacturing operations in India and strengthen its operational capabilities. In his new role, Bhalerao will oversee manufacturing strategy, operational excellence, digital transformation and capability development across Schaeffler India’s operations. As a member […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Business, ITI Partner To Bolster Enterprise Digital Transformation

Airtel Business and ITI Ltd have entered into a strategic collaboration to help enterprises across India accelerate digital transformation, modernise legacy systems and strengthen their digital resilience. The partnership brings together the connectivity, technology and communications capabilities of Airtel Business with ITI Ltd’s engineering, manufacturing and technology expertise to develop and deliver scalable digital solutions […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Muthoot Finance Sets FY27 Priorities On Gold Loans, Diversification

Muthoot Finance Ltd, one of India’s leading gold financing companies, will focus on deepening its gold loan franchise while scaling non-gold lending businesses in FY27, with asset quality and capital adequacy remaining key priorities. “We will deepen the gold loan franchise and continue to acquire customers at pace. We will scale our non-gold lending lines, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Muthoot Capital Services Steps Up AI Adoption To Improve Efficiency

Muthoot Capital Services Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on vehicle and consumer finance, is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence across its operations to improve efficiency, decision-making and customer experience. The company is deploying AI-led solutions across customer acquisition, credit underwriting, collections, customer service, audit, compliance and risk management, said CEO Mathews Markose […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Senco Gold Expands AI Push, Targets 20% Revenue Growth In FY27

Senco Gold Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, has accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies across design, sourcing, supply chain management and e-commerce as it sharpens its focus on digital customer engagement and operational efficiency. “The biggest transition has been in the digital space, with the brand moving into the AI-aided customer experience journey,” said Chairperson […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY AI Helps Developing Nations Surpass A Century Of Progress In A Decade

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to compress a century of development into a decade for developing economies, provided governments move quickly to strengthen electricity access, internet connectivity, digital skills and institutional capacity, according to the latest World Development Report 2026 released by the World Bank Group. The report, titled The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY AI Adoption Hits 100% Among Indian Enterprises; Investments Increase

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the experimentation phase in India, with every surveyed enterprise now pursuing AI initiatives and most planning to increase investments, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s latest AI Momentum Survey. The survey highlights a rapidly maturing AI ecosystem where businesses are beginning to realise tangible returns from AI deployments, even as […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026