New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Between January 19 and 22, enterprise technology activity reflected accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence, expansion of IT services into government and industrial sectors, and growing global focus on India, as explained by how these shifts are playing out across services, logistics, AI platforms, and semiconductor manufacturing, with companies and policymakers aligning technology investments to operational scale and long-term infrastructure needs.
TCS - AI-led IT Transformation Deal
Tata Consultancy Services entered into a partnership with Kalmar on January 20, 2026, to overhaul Kalmar's global IT landscape. The engagement involves consolidating fragmented IT systems into an AI-enabled digital core built on hybrid cloud and modern infrastructure. TCS will manage application services, cloud operations, and workplace technology to support over 5,200 employees across various regions. The programme is intended to improve system reliability, streamline internal processes, and enable faster rollout of digital services as Kalmar expands connected and automated cargo-handling solutions.
HCL Technologies - US Public Sector Expansion
HCL Technologies announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft, aimed at strengthening its footprint in the US public sector market. Through Carahsoft's government-focused distribution network, HCL will offer cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and data services to federal, state, and local agencies. The partnership positions HCL to compete more directly for long-term government contracts as US agencies increase spending on cloud migration, zero-trust security, and modernisation of legacy IT systems.
Delhivery - AI-driven Logistics Platform
Delhivery, through its TransportOne arm, launched an AI-led Autonomous Transport Management System. The platform uses AI agents to automate freight procurement, route planning, execution tracking, and billing. The system is designed to reduce dependence on manual coordination across enterprise logistics networks and improve asset utilisation. Delhivery said the platform can integrate with existing enterprise systems, enabling large shippers to manage high-volume freight operations with reduced operational friction.
OpenAI - India Market Focus at Davos
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, OpenAI identified India as its second-largest market globally, after the US. The company reiterated its intent to maintain broad access to ChatGPT while working with enterprises, developers, and policymakers in India. OpenAI's comments reflect India's growing role as both a large user base for generative AI tools and a source of AI talent, startups, and enterprise adoption.
Government of India - Global Tech and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said major global technology companies are planning to expand their operations in India, citing interest across electronics, digital platforms, and advanced manufacturing. He also confirmed that semiconductor production will begin soon, with Micron and other companies preparing to start manufacturing. The development is part of India's broader push to build domestic semiconductor capacity and reduce reliance on imports for critical components.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from TechCircle.