Wipro Launches Wipro AI-DC Solution To Accelerate Enterprise‑Scale AI Adoption And Transform Customer Experience

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of its Wipro AI-Data Center (DC) solution, a standardized and secure stack designed to accelerate enterprise‑scale AI adoption, while modernizing core data center environments and transforming customer experience operations.

The Wipro AI-DC solution integrates NVIDIA’s AI Enterprise within Wipro Intelligence™ to deliver a unified suite of AI-enabled solutions and transformative offerings. This collaboration enables organizations to move beyond isolated AI pilots to production‑grade, enterprise‑wide AI deployment.

“Customer experience transformation requires AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and infrastructure‑ready,” said Satish Yadavalli, Global Business Head – Cloud, Infrastructure and Security Services, Wipro Limited. “With the launch of our NVIDIA-powered AI-DC solution, we will be able to support organizations in modernizing their data centers while preparing for AI‑native workloads and helping them securely deploy and manage AI solutions across business functions. At the core of the AI-DC solution is Wipro Intelligence™ integrated with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, which will further enable us to orchestrate, govern, and scale NVIDIA‑powered AI across real‑world environments.”

John Fanelli, Vice President, Enterprise Software, NVIDIA, said, “Enterprises face the challenge of securely moving AI from proof-of-concept to a production reality that is fully integrated into their core data center operations. The Wipro AI-DC solution delivers the operational model, governance and secure scaling capabilities required for businesses to industrialize intelligence across their entire organization.”

The Wipro AI-DC solution will also be leveraged to power a next‑generation, AI‑driven contact center agent assist solution. Powered by NVIDIA NeMo™ and GPU‑accelerated inference, the solution will ensure low‑latency, high‑performance AI across distributed enterprise environments, enabling consistent and scalable customer experience outcomes. The solution will deliver real‑time transcription and contextual summarization, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)‑based knowledge assistance, next‑best‑action recommendations, sentiment‑aware engagement insights, and automated post‑call documentation with compliance tracking.

Wipro Partner Labs, an integral part of the Wipro Innovation Network, forms the core of Wipro’s AI-powered offerings. This supports an ecosystem, developed by Wipro on NVIDIA, that extends AI enablement and scaling across enterprises. This collaborative model empowers rapid co‑creation and deployment of enterprise and edge AI use cases, enabling organizations to move innovations seamlessly from concept to production at scale. Powered by Wipro Intelligence™ and NVIDIA-accelerated AI, Partner Labs support enterprises in operationalizing and deploying secure, high‑performance AI solutions across both core and edge environments, ensuring robust and scalable outcomes for diverse business needs.

The Wipro AI-DC solution is available globally across industries including telecommunications, banking and financial services, retail, and healthcare, reinforcing Wipro’s leadership in AI‑led infrastructure and data center transformation services.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our consulting-led approach and the Wipro Intelligence™ unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions to build intelligent and sustainable businesses. The Wipro Innovation Network–part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite–underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner labs, academia, and global tech communities. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery Strengthens Presence In Karnataka With Fourth Store In Bangalore

* Expanding its footprint in Bangalore with a new destination on Dickenson Road

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, continues its steady national growth with the launch of its new store in Bangalore, located on Dickenson Road. Marking the brand’s fourth store in the city, the opening further strengthens Indriya’s presence in Karnataka and reflects the brand’s ongoing expansion across key metropolitan markets in India.

Bangalore is recognised for its vibrant retail landscape and strong demand for contemporary as well as traditional jewellery. Dickenson Road, located in a prominent retail district of the city, is known for its bustling commercial activity and accessibility, making it an ideal setting for Indriya to bring its signature jewellery experience closer to customers seeking distinctive and thoughtfully designed pieces.

The store showcases more than 32,000 thoughtfully curated designs in gold, polki, and diamond across bridal, festive, contemporary, and everyday jewellery collections. Enhancing the in-store experience are dedicated spaces such as an exclusive bridal lounge and a specialised kaarigari room, offering customers a closer look at the craftsmanship and artistry behind each creation. Designed to reflect Indriya’s design-led philosophy, the store brings together refined interiors with a seamless and immersive jewellery retail experience.

With this launch, Indriya continues to strengthen its presence across India. The brand operates stores across major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Indore, and Lucknow, alongside a steadily expanding footprint in emerging urban markets—further reinforcing its position as a fast-growing national jewellery brand backed by the Aditya Birla Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sandeep Kohli, CEO, Indriya, said, “Bangalore has been an important market for us, with customers who value craftsmanship and design in fine jewellery. With our fourth store in the city, we are excited to deepen our engagement with customers and offer them a jewellery destination that celebrates artistry and thoughtful design. As we continue expanding across India, our focus remains on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a memorable jewellery-buying experience.”

With the Aditya Birla Group’s legacy of trust and excellence, Indriya continues to strengthen its presence across India, including South India, delivering design-led jewellery collections and immersive retail experiences to customers.

Joyalukkas Unveils Its Second Showroom In Mangaluru With A Grand Opening Celebration

The world's favourite jeweller expands its footprint in coastal Karnataka, offering a world-class retail experience and an exclusive Flat 40% off on making charges until 5th April.

The world's favourite jeweller, Joyalukkas, is all set to unveil its second showroom in the coastal city of Mangaluru with a grand opening celebration. This brand-new, state-of-the-art store showcases the signature elegance of Joyalukkas and is thoughtfully designed with premium facilities to offer an immersive and world-class jewellery shopping experience. The much-awaited launch will take place on Friday, 20 March, at 11 AM.

Designed with customer comfort in mind, the new showroom features contemporary interiorsand spacious layouts, with dedicated sections across multiple floors showcasing a diverse range of jewellery categories. Combined with personalised service and international retail standards, Joyalukkas aims to redefine the jewellery shopping experience for patrons in Mangaluru. Joyalukkas has announced an exciting flat 40% Off on all making charges to celebrate the opening up to 5th April

“At Joyalukkas, our mission has always been to bring the finest jewellery designs to every home. We are truly delighted to open our second showroom in Mangaluru, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. This new store reflects the elegance and sophistication our customers have come to expect from us, offering not just a wide range of premium collections but also a shopping experience that is truly world-class.

Photo Caption: The World’s Favourite Jeweller, Joyalukkas inaugurated the grand new Second showroom in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The Showroom has been Inaugurated by Mr. U. T. Khader (Speaker- Karnataka Legislative Assembly) in the presence of Nithya Ram (Celebrity Actress), Smt. Poornima (Corporator-Central Ward), Mr.Thomas Mathew (Executive Director, Joyalukkas), Anish Varghese (Head-Marketing, Joyalukkas), Rajesh Krishnan (Head-Retail, Joyalukkas) and other dignitaries.

Croma Rolls Out Festive Mega Deals With Prices Dropping By Up To 70%*

* Big savings on AI and gaming laptops, along with discounts on TVs, ACs, and home appliances for Ugadi & Gudi Padwa. 

As consumers gear up for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa shopping, Croma, India’s trusted omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has announced a laptop-led festive offer campaign with big savings across gaming, AI, and everyday computing devices, along with attractive offers on select air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators, and more.

With Ugadi and Gudi Padwa seen as occasions for fresh starts, the offers give customers a great opportunity to upgrade to newer, more capable devices. Customers can unlock a range of exciting benefits including bank cashback, exchange bonuses, special student pricing, and easy EMI options, making this one of the season's most value-packed electronics sales available until 31st March across all Croma stores.

This festive period features an exciting line-up of laptop deals, with options tailored for everyone from high-performance gamers to students and professionals. The Laptop Bonanza makes upgrading even more rewarding, offering up to 25% exchange bonus on select NVIDIA RTX 50 series gaming laptops from brands like HP, Lenovo, and ASUS. You can also enjoy up to a 20% exchange bonus on select Windows laptops, including the newest AI-powered models.

Some more exciting offers on laptop include:

· HP Next Gen (Copilot+) AI PC priced at ₹78,476, is now available for ₹51,690*

· Dell 15 Laptop (Core i5, 16GB RAM) originally listed at ₹64,990, now offered at ₹53,090*

· HP 15 Laptop (24GB RAM) with an MRP of ₹53,266, now available for ₹47,460*

Special Offer for Students & Teachers:

· Buy the Apple MacBook Neo 13 for an effective price of ₹38,706*

· Buy the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5 Chip) for an effective price of ₹83,905*

(Both MacBook offers are inclusive of student/teacher discounts, brand cashback, and the exchange of an old laptop).

Croma is unveiling a wide array of exciting deals on home category. Customers can avail 2 EMI-free benefits on select air conditioners, exciting freebie offers on refrigerators, and 1 EMI-free along with up to ₹30,000 cashback on select televisions. Offers include:

Televisions:

· Samsung 100" Neo QLED 4K TV previously priced at ₹13,36,600, now available at 70% off*, starting at ₹3,84,990*

· LG 75" Nano Cell 4K TV originally listed at ₹2,17,590, is now offered at 62% off* at attractive ₹82,622*

Home Appliances:

· Voltas 1T Inverter AC with an MRP of ₹52,390, now available at an effective price of ₹25,590*

· Bluestar 1.5T Inverter AC originally priced at ₹78,500, now available at ₹40,966*

· Havells KoolXpress-i Cooler with an MRP of ₹19,990, now available for just ₹9,990*

“Ugadi and Gudi Padwa are occasions for fresh starts, and we see many customers looking for meaningful upgrades for their homes and personal needs. Our new festive campaign, with a special focus on laptops, recognizes the growing importance of personal computing in everyday life. With compelling deals on essential home electronics as well, we aim to ensure our customers get the best value and enjoy a truly fulfilling shopping experience,” said a spokesperson from Infiniti Retail Ltd.

The value-driven festive offers cater to customers across all budgets and requirements. Customers can explore these offers for a limited period across all Croma stores nationwide and on www.croma.com, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

*The final offer prices are inclusive of applicable bank cashback, the value of the old device exchanged, and any additional exchange bonus.

About Croma:

Infiniti Retail Ltd. is one of the first organised consumer durables and electronics retailers in India operating under the brand name Croma. With over 565+ stores across 200+ cities, the company continues to aggressively open new stores to expand its presence especially in suburban region of metro cities along with tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Croma offers its customers a world-class ambience to shop both in-store and staged at www.croma.com and allows for a seamless ‘omni-channel’ shopping experience that lets a customer enjoy the best of both worlds. Through its deep integration with the Tata Neu ecosystem, products from Croma are also available on the Tata Neu app. Croma has been featured among the 100 most valuable Indian brands by Brand Finance India 100 report for two years in a row.

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru Hosts Herbal Face Mask Workshop for Natural Skincare Enthusiasts

As part of its Create & Care Workshops series this March, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru invites visitors to discover the joys of natural skincare with a special hands-on workshop - Make Your Own Herbal Face Masks & Packs - scheduled for 27th March 2026. Designed as an engaging wellness experience, the session encourages participants to explore the benefits of herbal ingredients while learning simple, effective ways to care for their skin naturally.

The workshop will introduce attendees to natural herbal ingredients and guide them through creating their own face masks and skincare packs. Participants will learn how different ingredients address various skin needs while crafting personalised blends to take home from the interactive session.

With thoughtfully curated experiences that blend wellness, creativity, and learning, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru continues to offer visitors engaging activities that go beyond retail, creating opportunities for relaxation, discovery, and mindful self-care.

Event Details:

What: Make Your Own Herbal Face Masks & Packs

When: 27th March 2026 (5:30 PM onwards)

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru (Upper Ground Floor)

How to Book: Link

Pocket Pinch: Rs.149

Student Education Diagnostics Announced Launch Of Its Natural Intelligence And Neuroscience-Based Learning Diagnostics Platform

USA-based Student Education Diagnostics (SED) Announced Launch Of Its Natural Intelligence And Neuroscience-Based Learning Diagnostics Platform In India.

It is designed to analyse how students learn, identify academic strengths and learning gaps, and support personalized development pathways.

Developed as an assessment and learning intelligence platform, SED analyses how individual students process information and apply concepts. Using brain-based assessments, the platform identifies learning styles, strengths, and areas that need support. It maps cognitive patterns and academic performance to generate personalized academic roadmaps, allowing educators and families to address learning gaps early while strengthening existing competencies.

Srinesh V, Founder of Student Education Diagnostics, said, “Across classrooms, many students labelled as underperforming are often simply misunderstood. Conventional assessments tend to measure outcomes, but they rarely explain how a student learns. Through SED, we aim to introduce a neuroscience-based diagnostic approach that helps schools and families understand individual learning patterns, identify gaps earlier, and guide students toward clearer academic pathways.”

The launch was announced during the SED Learning Intelligence Summit, which brought together educators and academic experts to discuss how learning diagnostics can support earlier identification of student learning gaps and guide more informed academic development. The event featured Joseph Salazar, M.S. in Engineering and Management in Aerospace, University of New Orleans; Jacqueline M. Klemke, MBA, Frankfurt University and Mental Health and Well-being Specialist; Dr. Sedighe Zamani Roodsari, PhD, M.Ed., Auburn University; and Eric Sambaluk, Curriculum Advisor.

The platform integrates neuroscience-based academic diagnostics with structured student tracking tools. These include early identification of learning gaps, SAT- and ACT-aligned frameworks, US-based certification pathways, and a 360-degree system that enables educators and parents to track student progress over time.

Speaking on the India launch, Ashli Sambaluk, CEO, Student Education Diagnostics; M.A. - Foreign Languages, University of North Texas, said, “India has one of the world’s largest student populations, yet most systems still measure performance without fully understanding how each student learns. Bringing SED to India is about changing that starting point. By applying neuroscience-based diagnostics, we can help educators and families identify learning strengths and gaps much earlier, and create academic pathways aligned with global benchmarks and future careers.”

Ms. Seema Boppana, Director, Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions, who attended the summit, expressed keen interest in this new initiative. She stated that understanding students’ learning patterns through neuroscientific approaches can significantly strengthen the education system. She added that initiatives leaning towards Natural Intelligence will help identify students’ learning gaps at an early stage and enable institutions to provide more personalized and effective academic support.

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, appreciated the SED initiative for its forward-thinking approach to understanding children’s learning patterns through neuroscience and natural intelligence. He expressed that such a model has strong potential to transform education systems and extended an invitation to the SED team to visit Sri Lanka to explore its implementation and impact further.

The launch was also graced by eminent education leaders, institutional heads, and esteemed guests, reflecting a collective commitment towards advancing the future of education.

On this occasion, Student Education Diagnostics (SED) announced its intent to enter into strategic educational partnerships with leading educationists and institutional heads across India.

The proposed collaborations include Mr. Suresh Chander, State President, Haryana Progressive Schools Conference (HPSC); Mr. P. K. Sambal, Founder of American Eduglobal School; and Dr. Jagjit Singh Dhuri, President of the Federation of Private Schools & Association of Punjab and Joint Association of Colleges.

These partnerships aim to bring advanced scientific approaches such as Natural Intelligence and Neuroscience into mainstream education, enabling institutions to better understand students’ learning patterns, identify learning gaps early, and deliver more personalized and effective academic support.

With the India launch, SED plans to expand its engagement with educators and institutions, building on its presence in the United States, Vietnam, and Georgia, to introduce neuroscience-based learning diagnostics that support personalized student development.

About Student Education Diagnostics (SED):

Student Education Diagnostics (SED) is a neuroscience-based assessment platform designed to understand how each child learns, identify strengths and learning gaps, and create personalized growth pathways. The organization works with educators and academic experts across the United States, India, Vietnam, and Georgia.

The SED website will be officially launched on March 19 in Hyderabad, between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM, marking a significant milestone in its mission to transform student learning through scientific approaches.

Nothing To Host Exclusive Phone (4a) Pro Drop At Its Bengaluru Flagship Store At Indiranagar

London-based consumer technology unicorn, Nothing has announced a limited drop of the recently launched Phone (4a) Pro at its flagship store in Bengaluru, giving consumers a chance to experience and purchase the device ahead of wider availability. The drop will take place on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 12 PM IST at the Nothing Store, Indiranagar.

The event will follow a simple format, no pre-orders or waitlists, with customers able to walk in, get hands-on with the device, and be among the first globally to own the Phone (4a) Pro. The first 100 customers will receive an exclusive engraved edition of Phone (4a) Pro, along with a complimentary Nothing Ear.

Phone (4a) Pro pushes the experience further with flagship-level camera hardware, including a Sony LYT700C 50MP main sensor and a 50MP 3.5x OIS telephoto lens capable of up to 140x Ultra Zoom. Combined with the TrueLens Engine 4 and Ultra XDR imaging, it delivers powerful zoom, improved low-light photography, and cinematic 4K video capture.

The device features a 6.83” 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and the slimmest bezels ever on a Nothing phone, delivering a more immersive viewing experience with up to 5000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, it offers flagship-grade speed and AI performance. The phone is built with a precision metal unibody design, IP65 durability, and an upgraded Glyph Matrix with 137 mini-LEDs that brings sharper, more expressive notifications.

Phone (4a) Pro is available in Black, Silver and Pink in three configurations: 8GB + 128GB at ₹39,999, 8GB + 256GB at ₹42,999, and 12GB + 256GB at ₹45,999. Customers can avail bank discounts of up to ₹4,000, bringing the effective starting price down to ₹34,999.