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HCLTech , a leading global technology company, has been selected by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest U.S. life insurers and a major provider of employee benefits, to accelerate Guardian’s AI-driven technology transformation journey and deliver seamless customer experience. The multi-year partnership reflects a broader shift toward long-term technology modernization at Guardian, with an emphasis on AI-led transformation and streamlined IT operations. As part of the partnership, Guardian will leverage HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform,  AI Force , to support ongoing enterprise-wide technology innovation. This partnership will enhance Guardian’s operational efficiencies, improve engineering outcomes and accelerate time-to-market across application development, support, testing and infrastructure management.   “Partnering with HCLTech is a key step in our long-term strategy to harness data and AI, consolidate services w...

Stäubli, the global industrial and mechatronic solutions provider, announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bangalore, representing a $10 million strategic investment. The expansion strengthens Stäubli's position in India's rapidly growing solar photovoltaic (PV) sector while reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the country's industrial growth and the 'Make in India' initiative.  The expanded facility will house advanced automated assembly lines and enhanced quality assurance systems dedicated to the production of MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 connectors, critical components that connect solar modules to inverters and balance-of-system equipment. The move strengthens Stäubli’s ability to meet rising domestic demand for high-quality, locally manufactured PV connectors, while also supporting global supply requirements.  “ India is a key pillar in Stäubli’s global growth and manufacturing strategy ,” said Gerald Vogt, Chief Executive ...

Schaeffler India Limited, a leading motion technology company, announces its participation at SIAT 2026, showcasing a portfolio of next-generation technologies designed to support India’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape at Hall: Zone D, Booths: 341 & 348 . Visitors can experience Schaeffler’s comprehensive range of Electrification Solutions - Drives, Motors & Modules, Efficient Powertrain solutions for optimized ICE and hybrid technologies,   Innovative Chassis components, Smart Sensors & Fuel Delivery modules, Friction reducing bearing solutions for Next Generation Vehicles. Speaking on Schaeffler’s participation and display of advanced solutions, Mr. Viswanathan Sambasivam, Division Head - Powertrain & Chassis India , said, “ SIAT provides an ideal platform to demonstrate how we are shaping mobility for India. Our focus is on co-engineering with OEMs, accelerating technology transfer, and strengthening local value creation. The solutions we are bringing ...

Wadhwani Foundation, a global not-for-profit focused on job creation through entrepreneurship, skilling, innovation, and government digital transformation, is entering the next phase of its growth in India by strengthening execution across 15 priority city ecosystems in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The focus is on scaling outcomes through stronger execution, ensuring that national platforms translate into local impact. Scaling outcomes means more local jobs, and more local people placed into jobs.  This approach enables faster execution, clearer accountability, and closer alignment between local employers, skilling institutions, and job outcomes. This phase builds on a solid execution base established in 2025. During the year, the Foundation invested ₹300 crore in India, supported 7,000 businesses, engaged 1.2 lakh entrepreneurship students, and made 2.5 lakh youth job-ready through employability-linked skilling. In addition to this...

Swiggy Ltd, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced a major leap in conversational commerce with the launch of Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations across various business verticals. This rollout, covering Swiggy Food, Instamart, and Dineout, enables users to order groceries, place food orders, and make dining reservations directly through popular AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini and others. With this launch, Instamart becomes the first quick-commerce platform globally to adopt MCP, allowing users to browse and purchase from an assortment of over 40,000 SKUs using simple, natural language prompts. The Shift to Agentic AI in Commerce   The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source framework that connects AI systems and chatbots to live data, sources, and services, allowing them to interact securely with external applications. By exposing a secure set of tools via MCP servers, Swiggy allows AI agents to perform complex tasks that ...

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today unveiled new Renault Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that helped establish the mid-size SUV category in the country. New Renault Duster preserves rugged, adventure-first character while advancing in areas critical to Indian SUV buyers: design, powertrain technology, comfort, safety and ownership experience. True to its iconic image, new Renault Duster was unveiled in a first in industry event witnessing a gathering of over 15,000 people along with Gang of Dusters community making a resounding comeback at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.New Renault Duster marks the first product unveil under Renault Group’s International Game Plan in India, where the brand is prioritizing targeted investment and product expansion as part of a broader global strategy. “As part of the Renault International Game Plan 2027, we are making India a key pillar of our growth outside Europe. We now have a strong ecosystem in Chennai,...