STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bajaj Finance Acquires 5% Stake In TrueFan AI For Undisclosed Sum

Bajaj Finance Ltd, part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, has acquired a 5% stake in TrueFan AI, operated by Hogwarts E-learning Universe Pvt Ltd, an artificial intelligence-powered video generation platform. The investment is part of Finserv Intelligence, Bajaj Finserv’s group-wide strategic initiative focused on applied research and innovation. The initiative aims to develop and support high-tech, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech, NetApp Scale Hybrid Cloud Tie-Up To Boost Enterprise AI Push

HCLTech and NetApp have expanded their partnership to offer hybrid cloud storage-as-a-service (STaaS), aimed at helping enterprises scale artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive workloads without making large upfront infrastructure investments. The offering combines HCLTech’s Utility for Everything (U4X) digital infrastructure framework with NetApp Keystone, a pay-as-you-go storage service. The model enables enterprises to scale storage, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Achieves OpenAI Advanced Partner Status To Scale Enterprise AI

HCLTech has achieved OpenAI Advanced Partner status within the OpenAI Partner Network, strengthening its collaboration with OpenAI to help enterprises build, deploy and scale AI-native solutions. The OpenAI Partner Network is a global programme for partners to build, sell and deliver AI solutions using OpenAI technologies. It brings together partners with industry expertise, delivery capabilities […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 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

BANKING & FINANCE ICICI Bank Eyes Sustainable Growth With AI-Led Banking Transformation

ICICI Bank has reaffirmed its strategy of pursuing risk-calibrated profitable growth while strengthening its digital capabilities, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and maintaining robust governance standards to remain resilient in an evolving banking landscape. In his message to shareholders in the ICICI Bank Annual Report 2026, Chairman Pradeep Kumar Sinha said the bank has optimised all […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 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

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

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Sony Pictures Partners Google Gemini To Bring AI-Powered KBC Experience

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has partnered with Google Gemini for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), integrating generative AI into the popular quiz show to enhance audience engagement and support contestants with registration guidance and general knowledge preparation. The collaboration will see Google Gemini embedded into the KBC experience across Sony Entertainment […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Bets On Global Markets, EVs And AI To Power Future Growth

TVS Motor Company is strengthening its global expansion, accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and electric mobility, and expanding its premium motorcycle portfolio as it positions itself for long-term growth across international markets. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairman and Managing Director Sudarshan Venu said the company’s international business […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

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