ECONOMY ME War Puts Marine Insurance On Edge: Policy Bazaar R. Balasundaram

The sudden escalation of hostilities in the Middle East region has triggered serious concern across the global marine insurance industry, particularly for vessels and cargo moving through the Gulf region. In an exclusive interaction with Corpwhizz, Policybazaar Head – Marine Insurance R. Balasundaram said insurers and underwriters had already been closely monitoring the region around […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026

ECONOMY TVS Supply Chain Sets Up 40,000 Sq.ft Warehouse For Caterpillar

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd has established a 40,000 sq. ft. warehousing facility at the Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) for Caterpillar, about 30 km from Chennai. The facility will enable parts procurement from multiple countries and support Caterpillar’s manufacturing operations. Strategically located along the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, the Chennai FTWZ offers strong connectivity […]

CW Bureau · Mar 10, 2026

ECONOMY How Stalin’s 14-Point Roadmap Could Reshape Tamil Nadu’s Economy

In a move that blends governance strategy with political intent, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has unveiled an ambitious 14-point development vision titled ‘Tamil Nadu 2030 – Kanavugal Meipadum’, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for economic expansion, social welfare and technological transformation over the next five years. The vision statement, prepared after collecting feedback […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 8, 2026

ECONOMY Digital Public Infra Of India Emerges As Global Model For Transformation

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is rapidly reshaping the way governance, financial transactions and public service delivery operate at scale, positioning the country as a global example of how digital systems can function as public goods. Over the past decade, India has transitioned from being primarily a user of digital platforms to becoming a builder […]

CW Bureau · Mar 7, 2026

ECONOMY India Expands Global Trade Footprint With Nine FTAs Across 38 Countries

India has significantly strengthened its global trade presence over the past decade, emerging as a confident and decisive player in shaping modern, future-ready free trade frameworks. According to the government document, the country has steadily expanded its network of trade partnerships, reaching nine Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering 38 countries during the 2025–26 period. The […]

CW Bureau · Mar 7, 2026

ECONOMY Ease Of Doing Business Initiatives Fuel Growth In Companies, Startups

India’s sustained push to improve the business environment through regulatory reforms and pro-enterprise policies is beginning to show tangible results, with a sharp rise in the number of active companies and continued optimism among businesses about future growth. Over the past decade, the government has pursued an ambitious programme of reforms aimed at making India […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

ECONOMY Court Weighs Expert Panel As Vedanta Seeks TN Copper Plant Revival

The long-running battle over Vedanta’s controversial copper smelter in Tamil Nadu has entered a fresh legal chapter, with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) refusing to grant a ‘Consent to Operate’ (CTO) for a proposed ‘Green Copper’ facility at the shuttered Sterlite complex in Thoothukudi. The rejection has prompted Vedanta Ltd to move the […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 1, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Revised GDP Estimates And The New Measurement Framework

India’s economic narrative is being shaped not just by growth numbers, but by the credibility and sophistication of the systems that produce them. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates, released with a revised base year of 2022–23, signal both a resilient economy and a modernised statistical framework designed to better capture its evolving structure. […]

CW Bureau · Feb 28, 2026

ECONOMY Coal India Builds 175 Million Tonnes Buffer As Power Demand Picks Up

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has moved to allay concerns over domestic coal shortages as power demand gathers momentum from January 2026, signalling higher consumption in the coming summer months. The company has built a three-layer buffer across the supply chain, pithead stocks, coal inventory at thermal power plants and ready-to-extract in-situ coal at its mines, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 27, 2026

ECONOMY Declining Volatility In Nifty Futures May Be Masking Risk: Say Researchers

India’s NIFTY50 futures market has turned markedly calmer between 2022 and 2025, but researchers warn that the apparent stability may be masking emerging vulnerabilities rather than signalling deeper resilience. The findings were presented at the 16th Annual Finance Conference hosted by the Centre for Finance & Economics Research (CFER) at Great Lakes Institute of Management, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

ECONOMY Emirates SkyCargo Ups India Operations With Additional Freighters

Emirates SkyCargo is scaling up its India operations with the deployment of two additional weekly freighters, one each to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, underlining its long-term commitment to one of its fastest-growing trade corridors. The cargo arm of Emirates currently uplifts an average of 3,000 tonnes of cargo weekly from India through a combination of dedicated […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

ECONOMY Centre Unveils ₹16.72 Lakh-Crore National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 23, unveiled the second phase of the Centre’s asset monetisation drive, christened National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), with an ambitious target of ₹16.72 lakh crore over five years. Developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with key infrastructure ministries, NMP 2.0 outlines the government’s Asset Monetisation Plan for […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026