October 2026

HCLTech has launched an AI-powered vehicle software testing offering that uses NVIDIA’s simulation tools and AI models to validate software-defined vehicles. The offering targets vehicle manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers. The Verification and Validation (V&V) offering uses virtual simulation and AI agents to automate parts of the validation process, including test creation, execution, failure investigation and […]

Anjali Sardana, founder and chief executive of Indian household services startup Pronto, has launched Provision Labs, a San Francisco-based venture focused on data infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) systems that perform physical tasks. Sardana will continue to lead Pronto while also serving at Provision Labs.  Provision Labs lists Lachy Groom, General Catalyst, Bain Capital Ventures

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are projected to grow from approximately 2.3 million employees today to 3.3–3.7 million by 2031. They are expected to add 1–1.4 million net jobs during this period, generating 150–170 million sq. ft. of incremental office demand, according to a new report by Embark, a fully integrated service provider. Released on

Meta Platforms plans to raise up to $95 billion through equity offerings. This includes $35 billion in immediate public offerings of common and convertible preferred stock and a separate programme to sell up to $60 billion in shares.  The company said the financing would support investments in AI infrastructure, computing capacity and personal superintelligence as

IMerit Technology Service Pvt Ltd., a provider of data annotation and artificial intelligence training services that was acquired by ExlService Holdings Inc. in July, today launched a platform to help AI developers recruit and manage specialized experts who can evaluate, fine-tune and validate models for use in demanding enterprise applications. The iMerit Scholars platform is

Tata Communications plans to invest $400 million to $450 million to build around 10,000 kilometres of fibre infrastructure connecting India’s data centres and AI hubs.  The network will provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity between data centres and link them to the company’s global network backbone. The three-phase project will target hyperscalers, AI platforms, neocloud providers and

On October 8, 2026, Striding AI unveiled its Physical AI solution for retail, including two self-developed robots and a robot management platform, at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition (APRCE 2026). Designed for human-robot collaboration in real-world retail environments, the solution automates carrying, shelf replenishment, inventory checks, and patrols, allowing employees to focus on

The investment will help Albert expand its chemistry-native AI platform, fostering materials innovation and accelerating the adoption of next-generation technologies across the global R&D ecosystem. Albert Invent Corp., the AI platform designed to transform how the world’s leading chemical and materials companies drive R&D, today announced a growth equity investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the

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Collaboration will establish the roadmap for bringing Pony.ai robotaxis to Kazakhstan on the inDrive ride-hailing platform, leveraging the NVIDIA Hyperion and the NVIDIA Halos safety system. inDrive, the global mobility and delivery platform, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NVIDIA and Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of