HCLTech’s Sarvam AI Bet: Defence Move or Real AI Ambition?

HCLTech’s Sarvam AI Bet: Defence Move or Real AI Ambition?

HCLTech’s reported plan to invest heavily in Sarvam AI looks like a bold AI move, but it is also a defensive signal. Indian IT companies are under pressure because generative AI is directly challenging traditional outsourcing models, coding work, support processes, testing, documentation, and back-office automation. If HCLTech does not build deeper AI capability now, … Read more

Sarvam AI Funding: Can India Build Its Own Global AI Champion?

Sarvam AI Funding: Can India Build Its Own Global AI Champion?

Sarvam AI is suddenly at the centre of India’s artificial intelligence story, and not just because of startup hype. Reports say HCLTech is likely to lead a $300 million funding round in the Bengaluru-based AI startup, with about $150 million expected from HCLTech alone. The reported round could value Sarvam AI at around $1.5 billion, … Read more