GENERAL Uber Scales Up India Mobility Play, Enters Intercity Bus Booking

Ride-hailing giant Uber has taken a significant step in expanding its mobility ecosystem by launching intercity bus ticket booking on its app in India. In a global first for the company, India has been chosen as the debut market for this new product category. The move marks Uber’s entry into the country’s intercity bus integration […]

CW Bureau · Mar 7, 2026

GENERAL From India’s Coffee Pioneer To A Brand Fighting For Survival

A lot can happen over coffee. For years, that iconic tagline defined the experience at Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), India’s home-grown café chain that introduced millions of young Indians to the culture of hanging out in coffee shops. Today, however, the brand that once symbolised urban youth culture is struggling to remain relevant. Its parent […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 7, 2026

GENERAL Adani Group Named Official Partner For World Engineering Day 2026

The Adani Group has been named an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 (WED 2026), an international observance proclaimed by UNESCO and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO). The recognition highlights the group’s growing role in accelerating the clean energy transition and delivering reliable and affordable power at […]

CW Bureau · Mar 7, 2026

GENERAL Railways Freight Rises 4% in February Riding On Core Commodities Input

Indian Railways has registered a steady growth in freight operations during February 2026 as demand for rail-based logistics remained strong across core industrial sectors. According to the latest operational data, Indian Railways transported 137.72 million tonnes of freight in February 2026, marking a 3.96% increase compared with 132.48 million tonnes in February 2025. Freight earnings […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

GENERAL Whistle Podu: Ashok Leyland Is Chennai Super Kings Official Sponsor

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd (ALL) announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor. As part of this association, the Ashok Leyland logo will feature prominently on the front right chest of CSK’s iconic yellow jersey for the upcoming season. This partnership continues the longstanding association between […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

GENERAL Gulf Oil Extends Pact With Chennai Super Kings For Another Four Years

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, a Hinduja Group company and a leading player in the lubricants industry, has announced the extension of its partnership with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the next four years. Under the renewed agreement, Gulf will continue as the Official Lubricants Partner of the franchise. The extension marks a significant milestone […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

GENERAL Flender Launches India’s Largest Wind Gearbox Test Rig Near Chennai

Flender India, part of the Germany-headquartered Flender Group, has commissioned what it called as India’s largest and most advanced test rig for wind-power gearboxes, at its Walajabad  facility near Chennai, marking a significant leap in the country’s renewable energy engineering capabilities. The milestone project was formally launched by Andreas Evertz, Group CEO of Flender GmbH, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 5, 2026

GENERAL TN Shipbuilding Policy: A High-Stakes Bet On India’s Maritime Future

The Tamil Nadu government’s new Shipbuilding Policy signals an ambitious intent: from being a manufacturing powerhouse to positioning itself as India’s primary hub for large-scale, sustainable and technologically advanced shipbuilding. At its core, the policy is not just about attracting shipyards, it is about building a maritime ecosystem that integrates design, fabrication, repair, R&D and […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 5, 2026

GENERAL Biosimilars Market: India Positions For Next Big Pharmaceutical Leap

Calling the ₹13,000-crore budgetary provision for the Bio-Pharma SHAKTI mission and three dedicated chemical parks a decisive step toward future-ready growth, Union minister for chemicals and fertilisers J P Nadda said the allocation reflects a strategic bet on India’s long-term economic and industrial transformation. Addressing the post-Budget webinar on ‘Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth,’ Nadda […]

CW Bureau · Mar 4, 2026

GENERAL MoD Seals ₹5,083-Cr Defence Deals For Helicopters, Shtil Missiles

In a significant boost to India’s maritime security and naval air defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL) Shtil missile systems for the Indian Navy. The agreements were […]

CW Bureau · Mar 4, 2026