GENERAL Modified UDAN Set To Lift Regional Connectivity With ₹28,840-Cr Push

India’s regional aviation landscape is set for a major transformation, with the Union Cabinet approving the Modified UDAN scheme, a ₹28,840 crore initiative aimed at significantly expanding air connectivity to underserved and remote regions. A 10-Year Push to Expand Affordable Aviation  The 10-year programme, spanning FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, is expected to not only […]

CW Bureau · Mar 26, 2026

GENERAL Sunil Mittal To Step Aside From Airtel Africa, Gopal Vittal Set To Take Over

In a significant leadership transition, Airtel Africa plc has announced that Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as chairman at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in July 2026. The move marks the end of an important chapter that began with the company’s public listing in 2019 and its subsequent rise into the FTSE […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026

GENERAL Aditya Birla-Led Consortium Acquires Royal Challengers For ₹16,660 Cr

In a major development, United Spirits Ltd ( USL) has announced full divestiture of its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd ((RCSPL) to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group , Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE for ₹16, 660 crore. RCSPL owns and operates Royal Challengers […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

GENERAL Veranda RACE Hits ₹100-Cr Revenue, Sees 5 Lakh Cumulative Enrolments

Veranda RACE, a Veranda Learning enterprise and one of South India’s leading government exam coaching institutions, has crossed ₹100 crore in revenue, while surpassing 5 lakh cumulative student enrolments since its inception in 2012. This has marked the institution’s highest-ever annual intake of 50,000 students, reflecting rising demand for structured preparation for competitive government examinations […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

GENERAL Airline Shakeout: 11 Carriers Exit Since 2016, But Govt Bets On Resilient Skies

India’s fast-growing aviation market has witnessed a significant churn, with 11 airlines exiting operations since 2016. The exits were driven by a mix of financial stress, aircraft shortages, and internal operational challenges, underlining the structural vulnerabilities in an otherwise high-growth sector. Among the most high-profile collapses were Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Go First, and TruJet. […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

GENERAL IndiGo Appoints Former Air India Express CEO As Chief Strategy Officer

In a bid to streamline its operations, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has announced the appointment of  former MD & CEO of Air India Express Aloke Singh as its chief strategy officer. Singh will lead the company’s long-term strategic planning and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on accelerating growth, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening competitive positioning in […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

GENERAL Mobis India Partners With NeoMotion To Empower 600 Wheelchair Users

Mobis India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Mobis in India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with  NeoMotion, an assistive technology company from IIT Madras to distribute 600 NeoFly wheelchairs and NeoBolt motor-powered attachments to wheelchair users across India. The project, titled Accessibility & Freedom – Empowering Wheelchair Users with Mobility Assistive Devices, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

GENERAL Fading Memories Of United News Of India And Bangalore Stock Exchange

A Celebration That Turned Reflective What could have been a fitting grand celebration of two iconic institutions that once symbolised credibility and commerce, the United News of India (UNI) and the Bangalore Stock Exchange (BgSE), in the garden city last week turned into a poignant reminder of time’s passage. The absence of familiar faces and […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

GENERAL How India Could Reimagine Modern Water And Sanitation Programmes

In recent years, Indian government’s programmes and city-level reforms on water supply and sanitation have driven remarkable improvements, expanding networks, upgrading treatment capacity, and demonstrating that high-quality, customer-oriented services are achievable. Several cities now provide continuous water supply, have dramatically reduced losses, or have achieved impressive levels of wastewater reuse and solid-waste processing, according to […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

GENERAL Power Sector Charges Ahead: 520 GW Milestone Triggers Next Phase

India’s power sector is entering a high-growth, high-transformation phase, with installed capacity surpassing 520 GW, one of the fastest expansions globally. Backed by rising demand, policy momentum, and rapid renewable adoption, the sector is positioning itself as a cornerstone of India’s economic and industrial growth. Electricity demand is projected to surge by over 30% by […]

CW Bureau · Mar 22, 2026

GENERAL West Asia Crisis: Commercial LPG Curbs Eased To Support Industries

After bringing in normalcy in delivery of domestic LPG cylinders, the government has now stepped up efforts to improve the supply of commercial LPG which had been curtailed earlier. This move is aimed at supporting businesses reduce operational costs, and enhance energy security across sectors such as hospitality, manufacturing and small enterprises. In view of […]

CW Bureau · Mar 22, 2026

GENERAL Critical Mineral Blocks To Go Under Hammer In New Auction Tranche

The Indian government is set to launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks on March 23, 2026. The latest tranche will offer 19 mineral blocks spread across multiple states under mining leases and composite licences. These blocks include a diverse range of minerals vital for sectors such as clean energy, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 22, 2026