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Apna.co Expands into Voice AI with Blue Machines Sees Rapid Enterprise AI Adoption

Mumbai, October 15, 2025 – Apna.co, India’s leading jobs and careers platform, today announced the launch of BlueMachines.ai, its new vertical an enterprise-grade Voice AI platform built for reliability and scale. It allows enterprises to deploy AI-powered voice agents in production. Within the first 45 days of operations, Blue Machines has already signed over $6 million in enterprise contracts  momentum that places it among the fastest enterprise AI adoption curves in India. The platform is already powering deployments across industries such as lending, mutual funds, insurance, healthcare, recruitment, and edtech. As global workforces shift from human-only to human-plus-AI agents, Apna’s expansion into Blue Machines reflects its focus on empowering enterprises to hire talent and deploy AI agents within their workforce. 

“Blue Machines marks India’s entry into the global enterprise Voice AI platform race. We’re winning because of the platform’s execution, speed, and reliability  deployments go live in under a week, compared to the industry average of five to six weeks. The platform has delivered a 100% implementation success rate, a benchmark rarely matched in enterprise AI. Blue Machines is growing very rapidly and is a valuable addition to our current set of businesses, which themselves are growing at an impressive 52% year-over-year in 2025,” said Nirmit Parikh, Founder and Group CEO. 

The Blue Machines platform is enterprise-grade and scalable, with round-trip latency under 300 milliseconds, multilingual fluency across Indian languages and dialects, and enterprise-grade data governance. Blue Machines operates on a platform-plus-people model, combining advanced AI infrastructure with dedicated Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to ensure every deployment moves smoothly from prototype to production  

“Every company is experimenting with AI, but very few are running it in production,” said Kshitij Jain, COO of Blue Machines. “Blue Machines changes that by combining a global-scale architecture with forward-deployed engineering, enabling enterprises to go live in days, not months — fully operational, compliant, and proven at scale. It just works.” Blue Machines is rapidly scaling as an independent business unit, with a dedicated team focused on building a strong global enterprise contract pipeline. This strategic direction will fuel its growth, enabling the platform to expand its reach and strengthen its position as a leader in the enterprise AI space worldwide.   

HCLTech partners with GSMA to accelerate telecom innovation through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative

Recognized as the first global technology company to join initiative, strategic alliance will fast-track the adoption of programmable networks and unlock new monetization opportunities for CSPs worldwide

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Oct. 15, 2025 — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and GSMA, a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem, are collaborating to advance the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, which works toward enhancing customer experiences, streamlining application development and unlock new revenue streams for the global telecoms industry. As the first and only global technology company to join the initiative and a trusted technology partner in the Open Gateway ecosystem, HCLTech reinforces its commitment to fostering openness, driving monetization and accelerating innovation across the telecom network.

By enabling ‘Network as a Platform’ models, the GSMA Open Gateway initiative is redefining how Communication Service Providers (CSPs) expose and consume network capabilities through standardized APIs. As one of the fastest-growing global SIs in the telecom industry, HCLTech will contribute its cutting-edge solutions, deep domain expertise and extensive system integration (SI) experience to scale the initiative globally.

HCLTech’s contributions will include:

A converged network monetization platform to unlock new revenue streams.
A secure and scalable network API layer to enable autonomous networks.
Agentic AI solutions integrated with native network APIs.
End-to-end implementation and integration services tailored for Open Gateway environments.
Industry-specific use cases across 10+ verticals, including manufacturing, energy, government, automotive, travel, healthcare and financial services.

“We are not just joining an initiative — we are shaping the future of telecom,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications at HCLTech. “Our alliance with GSMA reflects our commitment to empowering CSPs with agile, programmable networks. With our proprietary IP, AI capabilities and global scale, we are positioned to deliver real-world impact across the telecom value chain.”

“We are delighted to welcome HCLTech to the GSMA Open Gateway partner community,” said Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA. “With their proven expertise across 200+ CSPs globally and broad digital transformation capabilities, HCLTech will play a key role in accelerating adoption and delivering innovative, real-world use cases.”

With participation from over 79 mobile operator groups, representing 291 carrier networks and nearly 80% of mobile connections around the world, Open Gateway is becoming a foundational pillar of the future telecom architecture. This partnership underscores a pivotal shift in the industry—where collaboration, openness and innovation converge to create the networks of tomorrow.

JMR Infotech Brings AI Driven Solutions for BFS at Oracle AI World 2025

Dubai, 11 October 2025 – JMR Infotech, a global leader in digital transformation and banking technology solutions and an Oracle Platinum Partner, will participate in Oracle AI World 2025, taking place October 13–16 in Las Vegas. The company will demonstrate how AI, combined with Oracle technologies, can help organizations make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and accelerate growth.

Building on nearly two decades of experience delivering banking technology solutions globally, JMR Infotech combines deep domain expertise with AI-driven innovation to help organizations transform how they operate and make decisions. At Oracle AI World 2025, the company will showcase solutions that leverage intelligent applications, agentic AI for rapid implementations, and AI-powered accelerators — designed to help enterprises turn data into actionable insights, accelerate digital initiatives, and achieve measurable
business impact.

Jayafar Moidu, Founder & CEO of JMR Infotech, will represent the company at Oracle AI World and will be available to meet with attendees to discuss practical ways and tailored strategies to leverage AI for business impact.

“Oracle AI World is an ideal platform to explore the possibilities of AI in enterprise transformation,” said Jayafar Moidu. “We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, sharing insights from our global experience, and helping organizations make AI work for their business.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how JMR Infotech can partner with them to unlock AI’s potential and drive meaningful transformation across their organizations.

Philips OneBlade Intimate: Designed for Gen Z, redefining grooming ‘down there’

Mumbai, October 10, 2025: India’s Gen Z are rewriting the rules of self-care, especially when it  comes to intimate grooming. A Philips survey of more than 6,000 young Indians found that 90% do  intimate hair removal* — yet the majority still struggle with nicks, cuts and irritation or discomfort  from products not made for sensitive areas. To meet that shift, Philips India today launched its  global intimate grooming bestseller, Philips OneBlade Intimate, a skin-safe, unisex  device designed for sensitive areas. 

Backed by Philips’ bold Gen Z-first new campaign, #DontBeatAroundTheBush, and the  tagline “Down There, Done Right,” the launch aims to make intimate grooming as approachable as  skincare or shaving. 

Made for modern self-care 

“Today’s younger generations are rewriting the rules of self-care, and they’re doing it with  unapologetic clarity, and embracing authenticity, comfort, and choice,” said Smit Shukla, Head of  Philips Personal Health India Subcontinent. “Their openness inspired us to lead a more honest  conversation around care rituals with one of our biggest grooming launches of the year. Philips OneBlade Intimate is our response to that shift, an extension of the trust and design excellence of  OneBlade, now tailored for intimate grooming. It gives people the confidence and freedom to choose  how they want to care for themselves, supported by the safety, comfort, and performance that they  expect from Philips.”  

Designed for precision, protection, and peace of mind 

Early product testing revealed that nearly 90percent who tried the product would move to Philips OneBlade Intimate as their primary intimate grooming tool; the innovation includes a wide range of thoughtful features for the modern grooming routine:  

• Unique OneBlade Technology: Fast-moving cutter (100x per second) powers through any  length of hair, without the need for additional tools or devices 
• Unique SkinProtect blade, with triple protection system: Rounded edges, bridge and  rounded tips are designed to prevent nicks, cuts and irritation, offering extra safety to protect  armpit and pubic skin 
• Shave and Trim with extra skin protection with just one device: Attachable 3mm body  comb makes it fast and easy to trim intimate hair in any direction 
• Durable stainless-steel blades last up to 4 months
• Fully waterproof (IPX7), you can shave wet or dry, with or without foam, even in the shower;  it is easy to clean, just rinse it under the tap 
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (USB-A) delivers 30 minutes of cordless shaving after an 8- hour charge

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Real talk, without the awkwardness 

To launch OneBlade Intimate, Philips sparked curiosity with its #DontBeatAroundTheBush campaign with its message of “Down There, Done Right”: a bold outdoor and digital activation that  turned heads across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Giant bush-shaped installations, QR-coded  teasers, and influencer buzz led to the reveal of the product. Using humor and honesty, the  campaign made intimate grooming a public conversation about comfort, confidence, and choice. 

Philips introduced the product to national media and creators on Oct. 9 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.  The brands’ boldest launch yet transformed the seaside terrace and pickleball courts into an  immersive playground with bushy mazes, live demos, and DJ sets that kept the energy high until late.

Samsung Leads India’s AI Revolution at India Mobile Congress 2025 with AI for All Vision

GURUGRAM, India , October 9, 2025 : Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is redefining how people live, connect, and innovate through its vision of ‘AI for All’ at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Aligning with the theme “Innovate to Transform”, Samsung’s showcase at IMC 2025 brings to life the future of AI-powered living and sustainable connectivity.

The Samsung booth drew an overwhelming response from consumers and dignitaries, including Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Pemmasani Chandrashekhar, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi. In addition, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh experienced the cutting-edge solutions on display. The dignitaries were welcomed by JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, who showcased Samsung’s latest AI-led innovations.

“India Mobile Congress is a celebration of innovation and the power of technology to transform lives. At Samsung, we share this spirit deeply. Our vision of ‘AI for All’ reflects our belief that artificial intelligence should empower every individual, business, and community across India. As we showcase our AI-led innovations at IMC 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to co-creating the future with India — one where technology drives inclusion, unlocks new opportunities, and helps people lead better, smarter lives”, said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

As a pioneer in AI-driven technology, Samsung continues to shape the future by seamlessly integrating intelligence across devices. Samsung AI Home delivers proactive, cohesive experiences across categories — from smartphones and TVs to wearables and appliances. At the heart of this ecosystem, the SmartThings app connects Samsung products with thousands of partner devices, creating homes that not only work for users but also with them.

At IMC 2025, Samsung is showcasing its ‘AI for All’ vision through five immersive demo zones:

· Galaxy AI Zone – Highlights intuitive AI tools that boost personal productivity and make everyday life simpler.

· Command Centre Zone – Demonstrates secure, AI-driven systems for smart urban environments, strengthened by Samsung Knox security.

· SmartThings Zone – Focuses on connected living solutions that drive energy conservation, health, and sustainability.

· AI for Education Zone – Showcases an inclusive AI-enabled learning ecosystem empowering students and teachers across India.

· Samsung Network Zone – Showcases Samsung’s advanced 5G and AI-powered network solutions that enable ultra-fast connectivity, reliable performance, and scalable infrastructure for India’s digital future.

The Galaxy AI experience features flagship devices such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, and Galaxy Z Flip7, equipped with intuitive tools like Live Translate, Note Assist, and Circle to Search. Complementing them are the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, powered by Galaxy AI and Samsung Health, delivering personalized wellness and adaptive audio experiences.

Beyond homes and devices, Samsung’s commitment extends to AI for Education, where Galaxy devices and learning platforms equip students and educators to explore, learn, and innovate. This initiative strengthens India’s digital skills landscape and supports Samsung’s broader vision of an AI-enabled Bharat.

Through its leadership at India Mobile Congress 2025, Samsung reinforces its commitment to building a connected, intelligent, and sustainable India. By combining global expertise with India-focused innovation, Samsung continues to create technology that makes everyday experiences smarter, simpler, and more meaningful.

Windows 10 Nearing End-of-Life Highlights Need for Updates; TeamViewer DEX Supports Structured Migration

Analysis Shows Significant Need for Updates as Windows 10 Nears End-of-Life; TeamViewer DEX Enables Structured Migration

GÖPPINGEN / GERMANY, 8 October 2025 – With support for Windows 10 ending in mid-October, concerns are growing over the continued use of the operating system worldwide. Data from TeamViewer, a global leader in digital workplace solutions, underscores these challenges, revealing that over 40% of global endpoints recently receiving support via TeamViewer still run Windows 10.

The analysis is based on an anonymized sample of 250 million TeamViewer connections initiated between July and September 2025, including both paid and free license users.

Jan Bee, Chief Information Security Officer at TeamViewer, said:
“In just a few days, two in five endpoints will no longer receive patches or updates, leaving them exposed to vulnerabilities. Companies and individuals must upgrade to a supported operating system promptly. Keeping systems up to date remains one of the most effective ways to protect against cybersecurity threats.”

Mitigating Upgrade Challenges with TeamViewer DEX

TeamViewer DEX helps organizations manage the migration to a new operating system by addressing common challenges faced during large-scale upgrades. The platform’s Windows 11 Readiness Pack provides IT teams with a real-time view of their device landscape, automatically checking compatibility requirements such as processor generation, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) configuration, and Secure Boot.

This visibility enables organizations to identify and prioritize devices that are ready for upgrade, require remediation, or may need replacement. Post-upgrade, TeamViewer DEX validates devices to ensure correct configuration and compliance, giving IT teams confidence that migrations are successful.

Adrian Todd, Vice President of Product Management at TeamViewer, commented: “Our solution gives IT teams clear insights into which devices are ready to upgrade, where potential issues exist, and ensures compliance once the upgrade is complete. This structured approach makes migrations scalable, efficient, and resource-effective.”

With TeamViewer DEX, organizations can confidently transition to supported operating systems, reducing risk and ensuring business continuity in a rapidly evolving IT environment.

Truecaller Launches adVantage: AI Platform for Smarter Segmentation and Enhanced Performance

Truecaller Announces adVantage: An AI-Platform Driving Smarter Segmentation and Higher Performance

INDIA, 08 October, 2025: Truecaller, the world’s leading communications platform, today unveiled adVantage, an AI-powered recommendation engine that redefines how businesses engage users in high-attention communication moments. adVantage leverages a centralized intelligence hub that continuously learns from user interactions, refining its outputs to foster deeper engagement and stronger business outcomes. It can work across Business Messaging, contextual advertising and various other enterprise-grade solutions, empowering brands to deliver the right message with precision and impact.

adVantage is powered by a unique, daily stream of insights from Truecaller’s vast ecosystem. By harnessing real-time behavioral intelligence and advanced recommendation models, it delivers personalized, privacy-safe experiences with data that is anonymized and aggregated, ensuring that every ad or offer is far more relevant.

For consumers, this means greater trust and relevance, as they engage only with communications that matter to them. For businesses, adVantage is an AI-powered advisor, helping reach the right audiences, unlocks new revenue opportunities and uncovers actionable insights that sharpen day-to-day decision-making. The outcome is a smarter, more effective way to align customer engagement with business growth.

Speaking on the launch, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Global CEO of Truecaller, said, “In a world moving away from broad targeting, relevance is the new currency. adVantage is our answer to the market’s need for smarter, privacy-compliant personalization. It’s not just about reaching users, it’s about understanding their unique needs and providing value through every interaction.This framework is a core pillar of our strategy: to build scalable internal growth engines and redefine how businesses create value.”

After a successful testing phase within Truecaller’s ads business, where it consistently delivered higher engagement and stronger ROI benchmarks, adVantage is now being rolled out for additional use cases. One such vertical is Truecaller’s business messaging platform, which saw open rates jump by 400% during initial testing.

The three modules of adVantage: Discover, Engage, and Perform, adjust automatically, making it simpler to reach the right users, keep them interested, and drive results.

• Discover: Expands your reach by finding new, relevant audience segments and increasing your visibility across the Truecaller platform.
• Engage: Boosts mid-funnel performance by re-targeting users who have shown interest and guides them toward a purchase.
• Perform: AI optimization drives key outcomes like lead generation, app installs, and direct commerce transactions. You get tangible business results – automatically.

In its pilot phase, the framework delivered impressive results for clients, driving up to a 50% lift in click-through rates and reaching over 200 million users. Performance gains were particularly strong across high-intent sectors such as automotive, fintech, edtech, and e-commerce. By combining precision-led audience discovery with AI-driven insights, these campaigns successfully converted brand awareness into measurable business outcomes consistently surpassing internal benchmarks.

“At its core, Truecaller adVantage is about giving businesses a real edge,” said Liniker Seixas, adVantage Lead at Truecaller. “We’ve built a sophisticated platform powered by multiple AI models working in concert to continuously learn and improve. This empowers businesses to dynamically optimize decision-making, enhance efficiency, and drive stronger outcomes, ensuring every investment delivers greater impact”

adVantage will serve as a cornerstone for our partners’ growth strategies. By harnessing Truecaller’s powerful ecosystem and intelligence, businesses can unlock greater value across their customer journeys whether that means reaching the right audience, strengthening engagement, or accelerating conversions. 

IIT Roorkee and Maithri Aquatech Join Hands to Pioneer Sustainable Water Solutions in India

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, October 8, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), one of India’s premier institutions for higher learning and research, and Maithri Aquatech Pvt. Ltd., a leading innovator in Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing sustainable water solutions. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, underscoring the institute’s commitment to research with societal and national relevance.

The partnership will focus on joint research, technology development, and pilot demonstrations, aiming to provide safe and reliable drinking water. Maithri Aquatech will also explore CSR and donor-supported initiatives for IIT Roorkee to expand the social impact of AWG deployment, particularly in water-stressed regions of India.

The collaboration plans to encompass research and innovation, including optimization of AWG systems for varied climatic conditions, integration of AI/ML and predictive modeling for operational efficiency, and advanced water quality analytics. It also emphasizes the possibility of knowledge transfer through internships, workshops, joint publications, and co-supervision. Pilot projects and demonstrations leveraging live installations, hybrid solutions combining AWG with nature-based approaches, and development of scalable, replicable models are planned. In addition, capacity building through technical training, seminars, and sustainability-focused modules will equip students and researchers with future-ready skills, while social and policy impact initiatives will ensure alignment with national water resilience strategies and evidence-based policy frameworks.

This collaboration not only advances research and technology in sustainable water solutions but also aligns with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance principles, ensuring responsible and impact-driven deployment of AWG systems in communities across India.

Prof. M.L. Kansal (WRDM Faculty, IIT Roorkee) – coordinator of this collaboration, providing technical guidance, and academic oversight in research, and field deployment. The partnership brings together a distinguished team of leaders and experts, including Prof. K.K. Pant (Director, IIT Roorkee), Prof. Thanga Raj Chelliah (HoD, WRDM, IIT Roorkee), Prof. M L Kansal, Professor, WRD&M, Prof. K S Kasiviswanathan, WRD&M from IIT Roorkee, alongside industry leaders from Maithri Aquatech, including Capt. K.K. Sharma (EVP), Sh. Pawan Borle (Co-founder). Together, they merge academic excellence, domain expertise, and proven technological innovation to drive scalable, sustainable, and socially impactful water solutions.

Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said, “This collaboration exemplifies IIT Roorkee’s commitment to transforming cutting-edge research into practical solutions for society. By combining our academic expertise with Maithri Aquatech’s technology, we aim to enhance water resilience and create scalable models that can benefit communities across India.”

Capt. K.K. Sharma, EVP, Maithri Aquatech, added, “Partnering with IIT Roorkee allows us to integrate our AWG technology with research-led insights, ensuring more efficient, sustainable, and socially impactful water solutions. Together, we can address the urgent water challenges facing India today and contribute to global sustainability goals.”

This initiative supports India’s National Water Mission, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and other government programs promoting sustainable water management and climate resilience. It also contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 13: Climate Action). By integrating cutting-edge technology, academic research, and social deployment, IIT Roorkee and Maithri Aquatech aim to enhance water access in underserved communities, develop replicable models for policy adoption, and strengthen India’s climate adaptation and technology-led sustainability agenda.

“I am pleased to support this partnership between IIT Roorkee and Maithri Aquatech, which bridges cutting-edge technology with academic research to provide sustainable water solutions for communities across India,” said Prof. M.L. Kansal, emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts in advancing drinking water and sanitation initiatives.

This MoU positions IIT Roorkee and Maithri Aquatech at the forefront of research-led, impact-driven water innovation, bridging science, technology, and social responsibility. It demonstrates how academic institutions and industry partners can jointly address national priorities and global sustainability challenges, providing scalable solutions for current and future water needs in India and beyond.

Simplismart and Yotta Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of AI Infrastructure for Indian Enterprises with Shakti Studio

Bengaluru, October 7, 2025 — Simplismart, an Accel-backed company building the fastest MLOps platform for AI workloads, has announced a strategic partnership with Yotta, India’s leading data services provider and NVIDIA Cloud Partner. The collaboration combines Simplismart’s industry-leading inference technology with Yotta’s sovereign GPU cloud infrastructure to power the serverless inference engine behind Yotta’s Shakti Studio, India’s homegrown inference platform for enterprise-scale generative AI.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in India’s AI infrastructure landscape. Simplismart’s ultra-fast, inference-first platform forms the foundation of Shakti Studio’s serverless inference layer, delivering real-time performance, record pod spin-up times, and ultra-low latency even for the largest large language models (LLMs).   Yotta,   through its   Shakti   Cloud AI platform,   contributes high-performance   GPU infrastructure, reliability, and enterprise-grade security, enabling organisations to deploy and scale open-source models within India’s sovereign cloud environment.

“At Simplismart, we’ve always believed that the future of AI depends not just on how powerful models become, but on how easily and responsibly they can be deployed in the real world,” said Amritanshu Jain, CEO and Co-founder, Simplismart. “Enterprises shouldn’t have to choose between performance, security, or sovereignty — they deserve all three. Our partnership with Yotta bridges that gap by pairing India’s most advanced inference platform with sovereign GPU infrastructure. Together, we’re building the foundation for a future where AI is faster, more efficient, and truly made for India  enabling every organisation to turn powerful models into practical, real-time impact.”

“With Shakti Studio, we’re bringing the full power of India’s sovereign AI infrastructure to life,” said Sunil Gupta, Co-Founder, MD, & CEO, Yotta Data Service. “By combining Yotta’s Shakti Cloud with Simplismart’s inference technology, we’re enabling enterprises to deploy generative AI at unprecedented speed and scale — securely, locally, and responsibly. This is India’s AI future, built in India, for the world.”

This collaboration is designed to empower Indian enterprises and government organisations with access to locally hosted, production-grade generative AI solutions. By combining Simplismart’s proprietary inference IP and orchestration platform with Yotta’s GPU-backed Shakti Studio & Shakti Cloud, the two companies are setting new benchmarks in scalability, sovereignty, and performance for AI infrastructure in India.

QWR and Kaynes Tech to Build India’s First Waveguide & XR Device Manufacturing Hub

QWR and Kaynes Technology Announce Strategic Partnership to Build India’s First Integrated Waveguide & XR Device Manufacturing Hub

Pan India, October 7, 2025 – QWR Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (QWR), India’s pioneering deep-tech XR and AI wearables company, and Kaynes Technology India Ltd. (Kaynes), leader in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and manufacture the next generation of head-worn computers (XR Devices) and smart glasses in India.

The collaboration marks a first-of-its-kind fusion of Independent Design House (IDH) expertise and world-class EMS capabilities, designed to localize critical technologies such as waveguide optics, AI-integrated AR/VR headsets, and smart glasses components. Together, QWR and Kaynes aim to build the only end-to-end XR manufacturing ecosystem outside of China, redefining the global XR landscape from India

Key Highlights of the Partnership

• Strategic IDH-EMS Collaboration: QWR will serve as the IDH and ODM partner, contributing proprietary IP, manufacturing SOP, Industrial and Mechanical Designs, CMF R&D, calibration protocols, and product designs (VRone Pro, VRone Edu, HUMBL AI Glasses). Kaynes will scale manufacturing with new SMT and Optical calibration lines in India. 
• Job Creation & Skill Development: The partnership will create 1,000+ skilled jobs by 2027, addressing India’s ESDM talent gap while training engineers to design and build next-generation XR and AI-powered computing devices. 
• Global Competitiveness: Kaynes, in partnership with QWR is also planning to collaborate on waveguide optics, reducing reliance on imported components by 40–50%, positioning India as a global XR export hub. 
• Strategic Market Impact: By localizing critical technologies, the partnership strengthens India’s ability to serve defense, education, enterprise, and consumer sectors, positioning the country as a hub for innovation, production, and export in AR/VR devices. 

Suraj Aiar, Founder & CEO, QWR said,“With Kaynes, we’re building deep-tech infrastructure that fuses design, waveguides, and device manufacturing – giving India full-stack ownership of the XR value chain. It’s a declaration: India will no longer be an afterthought in the future of computing. By integrating these critical layers under one roof, we’re positioning India to lead in a global XR market.”

Himanshu Verma [AI/XR BU Head @Kaynes] Kaynes Technology added:“We’re proud to partner with QWR to bring advanced optics and spatial computing devices to industrial scale. This collaboration enables global-grade hardware to be built in India while also training a new generation of engineers and technicians in frontier technologies.”

Long-Term Impact

The partnership will roll out in multiple phases:

1. Immediate Manufacturing: AR/VR headsets and waveguides to meet domestic and global demand.
2. Expansion into AI-Powered Smart Glasses: Serving defense, education, enterprise training, and industrial applications.
3. Co-Innovation Programs: Developing next-generation XR components from sensors to holographic displays and pushing India to the forefront of XR research and manufacturing.

With strong government support for ESDM and XR, and a global AR/VR market projected to surpass $150 billion by 2030, the QWR–Kaynes collaboration represents a defining leap for India’s role in the global XR technology landscape, driving innovation, exports, and workforce development simultaneously.