ECONOMY Goyal Meets EU Trade Commissioner, To Further Boost Bilateral Engagement

On the sidelines of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-14) held in Yaounde, Cameroon, Union minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, held a bilateral meeting with EU Trade Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic. Both sides exchanged views on the MC-14 agenda, reviewed progress on the signing of the recently concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

ECONOMY Plan Finalised: Centre Set To Borrow ₹8.20 Lakh Cr In First Half Of FY 2027

The Centre, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has finalised its borrowing programme for the first half (H1) of FY 2026–27. Under the plan, the government will mobilise ₹8.20 lakh crore through the issuance of dated securities. Revised Borrowing Estimates Post Budget The gross market borrowing for FY 2026–27 was initially estimated […]

CW Bureau · Mar 27, 2026

ECONOMY Hinduja Global Solutions Arm, UP Govt Sign MoU To Skill One Lakh Youth

OneOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL), the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. (HGS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh government’s Employment Department to skill one lakh youth across the state. The partnership aims to enhance youth employability by aligning skill development initiatives with industry requirements and expanding access to opportunities […]

CW Bureau · Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY DP World Net Up 32% To $24 Bn In 2025, Plans Capex of $3 Bn For 2026

Dubai-headquartered global ports and logistics company DP World reported a 32% increase in net profit for 2025 to $1.96 billion compared with the previous year, driven by strong operating leverage and disciplined cost management. Revenue rose 22% to $24.4 billion, while adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $6.4 billion, supported by strong performance across its Ports […]

CW Bureau · Mar 13, 2026

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