GENERAL The Leela Palaces Unveils Melodies By The Leela, New Sonic Identity

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has unveiled Melodies by The Leela, its official sonic identity. The platform celebrates the company’s commitment to Indian art, heritage and hospitality. The launch features A Living Raga, the inaugural album under the new platform. The 14-track collection celebrates four decades of True Indian Luxury through original compositions inspired […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

GENERAL Medi Assist Q1 PAT Rises 22% To ₹28 Cr; Revenue Jumps 24% To ₹237 Cr

Medi Assist Healthcare Services reported a 21.9% year-on-year rise in reported profit after tax (PAT) to ₹27.6 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with ₹22.6 crore in the year-ago quarter, as operating revenue increased 24.1% to ₹236.5 crore from ₹190.6 crore. The company’s adjusted PAT, excluding a one-time ₹3.1 crore derivative gain related […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

GENERAL Kwality Pharma Ups FY27 Guidance, Targets ₹1,000 Cr Revenue By FY29

Kwality Pharmaceutical Ltd, which has doubled its turnover to ₹500 crore in three years, has raised its FY27 revenue guidance to over ₹700 crore from ₹650 crore and is targeting more than ₹1,000 crore by FY29. “Over the longer term, we continue to work toward doubling revenue over the next three years, with a goal […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

GENERAL Gland Pharma Signs MSA With Global Pharma Major For Sterile Injectables

Gland Pharma Ltd has entered into a strategic manufacturing and supply agreement (MSA) with a leading global pharmaceutical company for the technology transfer, manufacturing and supply of a portfolio of sterile injectable products for international markets. The agreement strengthens Gland Pharma’s position as an integrated end-to-end contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), covering multiple products […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

GENERAL Adani Group’s Vande Bharatam Picks 1st Cohort From 26,000 Applications

Adani Group’s Vande Bharatam, the grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship, has selected its inaugural cohort from more than 26,000 applications across India. The cohort brings together innovators from diverse regions and backgrounds with a focus on solving national challenges and building enterprises with wider impact. Initiative seeks to widen access Vande Bharatam is built on the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

GENERAL UPI To Remain Free For Users; Limited Merchant MDR May Be Introduced

The government on Saturday categorically clarified that UPI users will not face any transaction charges, while the vast majority of merchant transactions will also remain free under any future merchant discount rate (MDR) framework. The clarification comes amid debate over the recent amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), with the government […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

GENERAL Delhivery Elevates Vani Venkatesh To Dy CEO, Expands Leadership Role

Logistics services major Delhivery has elevated Vani Venkatesh to the role of Deputy CEO with immediate effect, as the logistics company continues to strengthen its executive leadership team and expand responsibilities across key business functions. Venkatesh joined Delhivery in February 2025 as Chief Business Officer and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), taking charge of the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

GENERAL Indian Railways Levies ₹5.13 Cr Fines Over Food Quality Violations

Indian Railways has imposed fines totalling ₹5.13 crore over food quality and hygiene violations during the last three years, besides issuing 54 show-cause notices. Contracts and licences of six catering entities have also been terminated or debarred for violations, as the national transporter steps up monitoring of food served to passengers. Food quality monitored Indian […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

GENERAL Novartis India Terminates Sales Pact With Dr Reddy’s For Key Medicines

Novartis India Ltd has decided to terminate its exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd (DRL), bringing an end to a strategic partnership signed in 2022 for the marketing and sale of several established medicine brands in India. The company’s Board of Directors has approved the termination of the distribution and promotion […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 7, 2026

GENERAL APAC Real Estate Investments Hit $105 Bn In H1, Strongest Since 2022

Asia Pacific’s real estate market posted its strongest first half since 2022, with investment activity rising to U$105 billion in H1 2026, driven by the return of cross-border capital and broad-based investor interest across markets and asset classes. According to Colliers’ Asia Pacific Capital Markets Snapshot H1 2026, the rebound reflects renewed confidence in the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

GENERAL IIM Lucknow To Host UDYAM 2026 Conclave On Navigating VUCA World

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow will host the 17th edition of UDYAM, the flagship business conclave of its International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX), on August 8 and 9, 2026, at its Noida campus, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and management professionals to deliberate on the changing needs of businesses in an […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

GENERAL GMR Airports Acquires 49% Stake In Goa Airport Advertising Venture

GMR Airports Ltd (formerly GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd), a leading airport infrastructure company, has entered into an agreement to subscribe to up to 49% of the share capital of TIM Goa Airport Advertising Pvt Ltd (TGAAPL) for a cash consideration of ₹16.59 crore. The investment will be made through equity, loan, convertible instruments or a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026