DPIIT and Kyndryl Join Forces to Propel India’s Manufacturing

21 Mar 2025 CW Team

Building an Innovation-Driven Startup Ecosystem Objective: Foster a robust innovation ecosystem by integrating startups with large-scale enterprise solutions. Focus Sectors: Manufacturing, IT, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, Oil & Gas, and Government Services. Strategic Areas of Support: Mentorship on product development, market readiness, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration. Infrastructure support for scaling operations. Market access to connect startups with large business customers. Industry workshops to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. International expansion guidance for startups to explore global markets.

A Platform for Digital and AI-Driven Startups Kyndryl will launch dedicated programs to nurture: AI-driven innovators and digital product startups. Entrepreneurs seeking enterprise-scale deployment. Startups aiming to integrate AI and cloud solutions into their business models.

Kyndryl will work closely with Startup India and DPIIT to provide: Policy insights and government incentive awareness. Advisory sessions on scaling AI and digital solutions. Opportunities for startups to showcase innovations to global markets.

Strengthening India’s Position as a Global Innovation Hub The MoU was signed by Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director, DPIIT, and a representative from Kyndryl, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

Speaking on the collaboration, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv, emphasised that this partnership is a significant step in creating an innovation-driven startup ecosystem. By combining DPIIT’s policy support with Kyndryl’s enterprise expertise, the initiative will empower Indian startups to scale, innovate, and drive technological advancements across industries.

This landmark partnership aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global leader in innovation, ensuring that startups receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and market access to thrive in the digital economy.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has partnered with Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd to supercharge innovation in India's startup ecosystem. Through this strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration will focus on scaling startups in the manufacturing and IT sectors, leveraging Kyndryl’s global expertise in digital transformation and Generative AI solutions. Building an Innovation-Driven Startup Ecosystem Objective: Foster a robust innovation ecosystem by integrating startups with large-scale enterprise solutions. Focus Sectors: Manufacturing, IT, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, Oil & Gas, and Government Services. Strategic Areas of Support: Mentorship on product development, market readiness, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration. Infrastructure support for scaling operations. Market access to connect startups with large business customers. Industry workshops to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. International expansion guidance for startups to explore global markets. A Platform for Digital and AI-Driven Startups Kyndryl will launch dedicated programs to nurture: AI-driven innovators and digital product startups. Entrepreneurs seeking enterprise-scale deployment. Startups aiming to integrate AI and cloud solutions into their business models. Kyndryl will work closely with Startup India and DPIIT to provide: Policy insights and government incentive awareness. Advisory sessions on scaling AI and digital solutions. Opportunities for startups to showcase innovations to global markets. Strengthening India’s Position as a Global Innovation Hub The MoU was signed by Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director, DPIIT, and a representative from Kyndryl, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Speaking on the collaboration, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv, emphasised that this partnership is a significant step in creating an innovation-driven startup ecosystem. By combining DPIIT’s policy support with Kyndryl’s enterprise expertise, the initiative will empower Indian startups to scale, innovate, and drive technological advancements across industries. This landmark partnership aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global leader in innovation, ensuring that startups receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and market access to thrive in the digital economy.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Equipment

10 Mar 2026

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

Equipment

10 Mar 2026

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..