STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Global Launches Bharat Ascend To Discover 100 Innovators

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) has launched Bharat Ascend, a national innovation mission aimed at discovering high-potential ideas from tier-2, tier-3 cities and emerging innovation ecosystems and helping transform them into products, startups and globally scalable enterprises. Launched in Delhi on August 28, the initiative is being led by IITM Global in partnership […]

CW Bureau · Aug 30, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE OIL Targets 10-12 MMTOE Production By 2030, Expands Energy Push

Oil India Ltd (OIL) is strengthening its role in India’s energy security through full-value-chain integration, with a continued focus on upstream growth, midstream infrastructure, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, offshore exploration and energy-transition opportunities. In a letter to shareholders, OIL Chairman and Managing Director Ranjit Rath said the company is targeting 10-12 MMTOE of production by […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

GENERAL Adani Group’s Vande Bharatam Picks 1st Cohort From 26,000 Applications

Adani Group’s Vande Bharatam, the grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship, has selected its inaugural cohort from more than 26,000 applications across India. The cohort brings together innovators from diverse regions and backgrounds with a focus on solving national challenges and building enterprises with wider impact. Initiative seeks to widen access Vande Bharatam is built on the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

ECONOMY BPCL Builds Future Growth Around Petrochemicals, Green Energy

India’s Maharatna company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) remains focused on strengthening its long-term growth strategy by expanding its portfolio across petrochemicals, gas, renewable energy, digital businesses and customer-centric energy solutions. “The first quarter of FY27 was financially challenging. However, it also demonstrated our resilience, operational agility, ability to navigate uncertainty and collective strength to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India Mobile Congress 2026 Unveils Theme For Milestone Tenth Edition

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled “Scale without boundaries” as the theme for the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, underscoring India’s ambition to transform from a large technology market into a global hub for developing and scaling digital innovations. The milestone edition of Asia’s largest digital technology forum will be […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Indian Startup Funding Declines 8.3% In 2025, Says Vestd India Report

Investment in Indian startups declined 8.3% in 2025, making India the only market among the global “Big Five” startup ecosystems to record a year-on-year contraction, according to a report by Vestd India based on data from business intelligence platform Crunchbase. The report said funding activity remained weak in early 2026, with 560 funding rounds recorded […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 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 Goa Hosts ‘Shackathon’ To Promote Workation, Startup Ecosystem

Goa hosted the inaugural edition of ‘Goa Shackathon’ at Baga Beach in North Goa, positioning the coastal State as an emerging destination for startups, creators, digital professionals and AI-led innovation. The two-day event attracted over 500 participants and transformed Goa’s beachfront into a collaborative workspace blending innovation, networking, work and lifestyle experiences. Push for digital […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

GENERAL GeM Crosses ₹18.4 Lakh Cr, Drives Inclusive And Tech-Led Procurement

The Indian government’s e-marketplace (GeM) has achieved a cumulative gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including crossing ₹5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2026. The platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital public procurement system, contributing to strengthening India’s public economy. GeM emerges as scalable public procurement […]

CW Bureau · Apr 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Exfinity Venture Delivers Multiple Exits, Achieves Full Capital Return

Leading deep-tech venture capital fund Exfinity Venture Partners has delivered a series of strategic exits across its portfolio, underlining the growing global appetite for Indian-built deep technology and enterprise AI software. In the recent twelve months, Exfinity has completed three strategic exits involving Western multinational acquirers, signaling India’s emergence as a trusted source of globally relevant […]

CW Bureau · Jan 21, 2026