GENERAL Swiggy Turns Sweety For Diwali, Rolls Out Nationwide Festive Makeover

Swiggy Ltd, the listed on-demand convenience platform, has temporarily rebranded itself as ‘Sweety’ for the Diwali season, launching an integrated marketing campaign celebrating India’s enduring love for traditional sweets. The festive makeover will extend across the company’s digital and physical brand assets, including outdoor advertising, delivery partner jerseys, delivery bags and social media handles. The […]

CW Bureau · Nov 7, 2026

GENERAL MakeMyTrip Buys Majority Stake In Quick Ride, Enters Ride-Pooling Biz

MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based shared mobility platform Quick Ride, marking its entry into the ride-pooling segment as the online travel company seeks to expand its ground transportation portfolio beyond conventional travel services. The acquisition gives MakeMyTrip access to a technology-led, asset-light platform focused on connecting commuters travelling along similar routes for […]

CW Bureau · Nov 7, 2026

GENERAL Supriya Lifescience Q2 PAT Falls 42% To ₹29.25 Cr On High Operating Costs

Supriya Lifescience Ltd reported a 42% year-on-year decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹29.25 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with ₹50.43 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, as higher operating costs, product mix changes and elevated raw material prices weighed on margins. Revenue from operations, however, […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

GENERAL Singapore Court Authorises Sale Of Tata Power Shares In 2-Firms: Kleros

Kleros Capital Partners Ltd has said that the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has issued enforcement orders authorising the court Sheriff to seize and sell shares held by Tata Power Company Ltd in its Singapore subsidiaries, Bhira Investments Pte Ltd and Tata Power International Pte Ltd. The orders follow the SICC’s dismissal in August 2026 […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

GENERAL Kothari Industrial Corporation, UWA Plan Venture Creation Hub In Chennai

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The University of Western Australia (UWA) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, with plans to explore setting up a Venture Creation Hub in Chennai and introducing industry-linked management and technology programmes. The partnership will see KICL join the UWA Global Engagement Alliance, providing a […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

GENERAL Air India Launches Maharaja Shop To Expand Flagship Loyalty Programme

Air India has launched The Maharaja Shop, a premium lifestyle marketplace that allows members of its frequent flyer programme, Maharaja Club, to earn loyalty points on purchases across a range of Indian and international brands. The platform is designed to extend the benefits of the Maharaja Club beyond air travel, enabling members to accumulate Maharaja […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

GENERAL Robokidz Eduventures Expands YEA Network With Three Centres In Pune

Robokidz Eduventures Ltd, an education technology company offering technology-enabled learning and skill-development programmes for school students, is expanding its Young Engineers Academy (YEA) network with the addition of three centres in Pune. The new centres are expected to strengthen the company’s presence across the city and bring its practical learning programmes to more students. Expansion […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

GENERAL AP Tops Ease Of Vehicle Ownership Index; Kerala Ranks Second, UP Last

Andhra Pradesh has topped the first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) with a score of 5.91 out of 10, followed by Kerala at 5.74, highlighting significant differences among states in the ease of buying, selling and transferring ownership of pre-owned vehicles in India. The index, released by IndiaTech.org in partnership with Consumer VOICE, ranked […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

GENERAL Swiggy’s Battery-Swapping Stations Across 25 Instamart Locations

Swiggy has launched battery-swapping stations at its Instamart pods across 25 locations and is introducing electric vehicle (EV) rental facilities at the same locations, seeking to make electric two-wheelers more accessible and affordable for last-mile delivery partners. The initiatives were announced at the company’s EV Mobility Conclave, themed ‘Powering the last mile’, attended by Union […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

GENERAL Biocon Q2 Net Profit Declines 52% To ₹41 Cr; Revenue Up 2% At ₹4,389 Cr

Biocon Ltd, the Bengaluru-based global biopharmaceuticals company, reported a 52% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹41 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with ₹85 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Consolidated revenue from operations increased 2% to ₹4,389 crore from ₹4,296 crore a year earlier. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹865 […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

GENERAL Avis Expands Premium Mobility With Customised Force Urbania Vans

Avis India, a premium chauffeur-driven transport and corporate car service provider, has expanded its group mobility portfolio with the launch of customised Force Urbania vans, targeting corporate travel, destination weddings, events and leisure transportation. The new service, available in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, offers seating configurations for 9-11 passengers, enabling larger groups to travel […]

CW Bureau · Nov 3, 2026

GENERAL Naveen Krishna Is AstraZeneca India New MD And Chennai GITC Head

AstraZeneca has appointed Naveen Krishna Yamarthi as Managing Director of AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd (AZIPL) and Head of its Global Innovation & Technology Centre (GITC) in Chennai, effective October 30, 2026. Expanded leadership mandate In his expanded role, Yamarthi will lead the next phase of evolution of the Chennai centre as a strategic, multi-functional innovation […]

CW Bureau · Nov 3, 2026