ECONOMY BPCL Builds Future Growth Around Petrochemicals, Green Energy

India’s Maharatna company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) remains focused on strengthening its long-term growth strategy by expanding its portfolio across petrochemicals, gas, renewable energy, digital businesses and customer-centric energy solutions. “The first quarter of FY27 was financially challenging. However, it also demonstrated our resilience, operational agility, ability to navigate uncertainty and collective strength to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

ECONOMY Centre Clarifies On E20 Fuel Usage, Separates Facts from Misconceptions

The Centre has rejected what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that the initiative is backed by scientific validation, extensive field experience and industry data. The government issued a point-wise clarification to address concerns related to vehicle compatibility, engine performance, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

ECONOMY Global Cos, Australian Varsity Choose TN; MoUs Create Nearly 3,000 Jobs

Tamil Nadu has sharpened its strategy of becoming India’s preferred destination for knowledge-led investments, signing a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with global corporations and an international university that will bring global capability centres (GCCs), a research and development (R&D) hub, advanced manufacturing and the State’s first international university campus. The agreements, signed in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

ECONOMY India Seeks Tariff Relief As Gem & Jewellery Exports Face Pressure

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the US to provide tariff relief for natural diamonds and coloured gemstones under the new tariff regime. The new tariff came into effect on July 24. The duty remains unchanged at 10% for Indian gem and jewellery exports. Calls for bilateral trade pact India’s placement […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

ECONOMY One District One Product Expands To 1,244 Products Across 773 Districts

The Indian government’s  flagship One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has expanded to cover 1,244 unique products across 773 districts, as the government intensifies efforts to promote local manufacturing, strengthen market access and boost exports through a range of policy interventions. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which anchors the initiative, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

ECONOMY United States Retains 10% Tariff On Indian Gem, Jewellery Exports

The United States has replaced its temporary Section 122 surcharge with a Section 301 tariff regime, retaining a 10% additional duty on Indian gem and jewellery exports from July 24. The tariff applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Unlike the earlier Section 122 surcharge, the new Section 301 tariff has no […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Experience Economy To Touch $59 Bn By 2030: EEMA Vision 2030

India’s experience economy, spanning live entertainment, weddings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and cultural tourism, is projected to nearly double to $59.2 billion by 2030, presenting one of the country’s biggest untapped growth opportunities, according to the Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA). Unveiling its Vision 2030 roadmap ahead of EEMAGINE 2026 in Chennai, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

ECONOMY Cotton Gets Policy Makeover As India Eyes Higher Output, Farmer Incomes

India’s cotton sector, which supports the livelihoods of nearly 6 million farmers and provides employment to 40-50 million people, is undergoing a significant transformation through a series of government initiatives aimed at improving productivity, strengthening farmer incomes and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global textile value chain. The Centre has rolled out a multi-pronged […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

ECONOMY Bharat Tex Gets 6,000 Global Buyers, Showcases India’s Textile Ecosystem

The recently concluded Bharat Tex 2026 has reinforced India’s position as a global textile powerhouse by bringing together traditional artisans, handloom cooperatives, manufacturers, technology innovators and international buyers under one roof, reflecting the country’s ambition to become a leading global sourcing hub. Guided by the government’s 5F vision,  Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

ECONOMY Policy Reforms Change India’s Space industry Into Private Enterprise Hub

India’s space sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, driven by sweeping policy reforms that have opened the doors for private participation and positioned the country as an emerging global space powerhouse. The successful launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, marks a defining milestone in the country’s rapidly evolving commercial […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 2026

ECONOMY Mumbai Flags Off First Jewellery Consignment To UK Under CETA

Mumbai, India’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, flagged off the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off was part of a nationwide initiative held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and Kolkata to mark India’s first jewellery exports to the UK […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

ECONOMY Citizen Services, Parcels Fuel India Post’s 22% Revenue Growth In Q1

India Post has begun FY27 on a strong note, posting a 22% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹4,009 crore during the first quarter, driven by robust growth across all its business verticals. Against an annual revenue target of ₹19,803 crore, the Department of Posts achieved 81% of its Q1 target, reflecting improved business performance and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026