GENERAL Generic Semaglutide Arrives, Igniting Race For India’s Diabetes Market

The expiry of the Semaglutide patent in India has triggered a high-stakes entry of domestic pharma majors into the GLP-1 therapy space, setting the stage for intense price competition and wider patient access. With type 2 diabetes and obesity emerging as major public health challenges, companies are racing to capture a share of what is […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL NCLT Clears Next Step In Veranda Learning’s Commerce Demerger

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench, has moved the proposed demerger of Veranda Learning Solutions’ commerce vertical a step forward, directing the company to convene a meeting of its equity shareholders on April 24, 2026, via video conferencing. The meeting will consider and approve the Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving Veranda Learning Solutions […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL Pharma Growth Surge Positions India At The Heart Of Global Healthcare

The domestic pharmaceutical market, currently valued at $ 60 billion, is projected to more than double to $130 billion by 2030. In FY25, the sector recorded an annual turnover of ₹4.72 lakh crore, with exports growing at a steady CAGR of 7% over the past decade. India’s dominance in generic medicines, accounting for nearly 20% […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL AFMD Honours Research Excellence, Top Scientists Awarded In Chennai

The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD 2026), hosted by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology’s Nanotechnology Research Centre, emerged as a significant global platform for scientific exchange, recognising excellence in advanced materials research. Held at the Dr. T.P. Ganesan Auditorium, the conference attracted over 1,000 participants, including 160 international […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL India Opens Global Bidding For Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Plants

The ministry of heavy industries has invited global bids for setting up integrated sintered rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities in India, marking a major step towards strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The request for proposal (RFP), released on March 20, 2026, seeks to identify beneficiaries to establish a total capacity of 6,000 […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL Dr Reddy’s Launches Semaglutide Generic Injection For Diabetes Care

Dr  Reddy’s Laboratories has announced the launch of Obeda, its injectable Semaglutide, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to advanced GLP-1 receptor agonist therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India. The company claimed that it is the first Indian player to secure approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

GENERAL PVR Inox Expands Footprint With Premium Multiplex Launch In Agra

PVR Inox Ltd, India’s leading cinema exhibitor, has marked its entry into Agra with the launch of a four-screen multiplex on MG Road. The property houses 503 seats, including 89 recliners, positioning itself as a premium entertainment destination in the historic city. The opening signals a significant shift in Agra’s evolving lifestyle landscape, combining its […]

CW Bureau · Mar 20, 2026

GENERAL Hyundai Arm Fuels India’s Creative Economy; 200 Artists Benefitted

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) has marked a significant milestone with the launch of Season 5 of its flagship initiative Art for Hope, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing India’s diverse artistic ecosystem. Held at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, the programme recognised 50 artists and collectives with grants worth ₹60 lakh. With this latest edition, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 20, 2026

GENERAL ASMS Tie-Up With Kissan Agri Mall To Strengthen Retail Farming Ecosystem

Avio Smart Market Stack (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India has entered into a strategic partnership with Kissan Agri Mall (KAM) to accelerate the deployment of a technology-driven agri-retail and supply chain ecosystem under Project AVIO Agritech. The partnership brings together ASMS’s deep rural distribution network, digital infrastructure, and financial inclusion capabilities with Kissan Agri […]

CW Bureau · Mar 20, 2026

GENERAL Lotus Palace Chettinad To Host Art & Cultural Festival Kalai At Karaikudi

The Lotus Palace Chettinad, a luxury heritage hotel by Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd will host Kalai, a four-day the Chettinad Art and Architecture Festival in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu from April 3, 2026. Curated by the Lotus Palace Chettinad in collaboration with Chettinad’s most iconic heritage properties, The Bangala, Visalam, Chidambara Vilas, Chettinad Mansion and […]

CW Bureau · Mar 20, 2026

GENERAL Lupin Expands Dabhasa Facility To Cater To Demand For Therapeutics

Lupin Manufacturing Solutions (LMS), the CRDMO arm of Lupin Ltd, is doubling down on its advanced manufacturing capabilities with a strategic expansion of its Dabhasa facility. The move is part of strategy aimed at capturing growing global demand for complex, next-generation therapeutics. This will also significant step in LMS’s evolution from a traditional API manufacturer […]

CW Bureau · Mar 19, 2026

GENERAL Indian Railways’ RailOne App Gains Traction, Crosses 2.57 Cr Downloads

Indian Railways is witnessing strong traction for its all-in-one mobile platform, the RailOne App, designed to streamline both reserved and unreserved ticket booking. The RailOne App is rapidly gaining popularity among users. It has recorded 2.57 crore downloads so far and has been seeing 7.64 lakh average daily ticket bookings. This shows a broader shift […]

CW Bureau · Mar 19, 2026