GENERAL IIT Madras Implements Smart Water Management, Waste Project In TN

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has completed a drinking water treatment and solid waste management project in Vallipuram village panchayat in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, introducing technology-enabled solutions to improve public health, sanitation and environmental sustainability. The project was implemented under the Clean and Healthy Village Development Programme of AquaMAP, a Centre […]

CW Bureau · Oct 29, 2026

GENERAL Biocon Ranked 13th Among Global Life Sciences Employers By Science

Biocon Ltd, an innovation-led global biopharmaceutical company, has been ranked 13th among the world’s top 20 employers in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and related industries in the 2026 survey conducted by US-based science journal Science. The recognition reinforces Biocon’s position as an employer of choice in the global life sciences industry. The company has featured consistently […]

CW Bureau · Oct 29, 2026

GENERAL ASCI Flags Gaps In Evidence Backing Nutraceutical Advertising Claims

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has found violations of its advertising code in all 60 completed cases examined in a review of nutraceutical advertisements, highlighting gaps in scientific evidence supporting claims related to weight loss, anti-ageing, skin health and respiratory conditions. The findings are part of ASCI’s report, A Pill for Thought: Review […]

CW Bureau · Oct 28, 2026

GENERAL Morepen Laboratories Q2 PAT Rises 117% To ₹89 Cr On CDMO Growth

Morepen Laboratories Ltd reported a 117% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹89 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by the scale-up of contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) supplies, improving business mix and higher operating leverage. Revenue rose 81% to ₹755 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2026. EBITDA surged 273% year-on-year […]

CW Bureau · Oct 27, 2026

GENERAL Maruti Suzuki To Build Osamu Suzuki Centre Of Excellence Foundation

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned, not-for-profit subsidiary named the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) Foundation, subject to approval of the name by the Registrar of Companies. The proposed Section 8 company will focus on promoting vocational and technical skills to strengthen manufacturing excellence and encourage the adoption […]

CW Bureau · Oct 27, 2026

GENERAL AI Express Launches Direct Kochi-Bangkok Flights, Expands Network

Air India Express has launched direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok, strengthening international air connectivity between Kerala and Thailand as the airline expands its network under its largest-ever Winter Schedule 2026. The new service commenced on October 25, 2026, and will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, providing non-stop connectivity […]

CW Bureau · Oct 27, 2026

GENERAL LEAP India Okays Acquisition Of Two Packaging Companies For ₹142 Cr

LEAP India Ltd, a provider of returnable packaging and supply chain solutions, has approved the acquisition of Vimprotech and Total International Packaging Solutions for a combined cash consideration of ₹142 crore, strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and expanding its pooling business. The acquisitions will be undertaken through the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Vimprotech Pvt Ltd and […]

CW Bureau · Oct 27, 2026

GENERAL Swiggy Renews Insurance Cover For Company’s 25 Lakh Delivery Partners

Swiggy, the food delivery and on-demand convenience platform, has renewed its comprehensive insurance programme for delivery partners in partnership with IndusInd General Insurance Company, with more than 25 lakh delivery partners covered under its accident and health insurance programmes in FY26. The renewed programme provides accidental death cover of ₹10 lakh, hospitalisation cover of up […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

GENERAL Prayatna Unveils Free Mobile App For Early Child Development Screening

Prayatna Centre for Child Development has launched Kidsight, a free mobile application designed to help parents monitor children’s developmental milestones and identify potential developmental concerns at an early stage. The application was unveiled by Kochi Corporation Mayor Adv V K Minimol during ‘OPPAM’, an event organised at Oberon Mall as part of the World Occupational […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

GENERAL India’s Quick Commerce Needs 75 Mn Sq.ft. Of Logistics Space By 2030

India’s quick commerce sector is projected to require 75 million sq. ft. of urban logistics space by 2030, driven by expanding dark-store networks and growing demand for faster deliveries, according to a report by CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd. The report, India’s Quick Commerce Scale-up: Decoding Dark Stores and Urban Logistics Demand, estimates that the […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

GENERAL Deccan Gold Reports Tungsten Mineralisation In 8 Spain Drill Holes

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd, an Indian-listed gold and critical-minerals exploration company, has reported encouraging results from its maiden drilling programme at the Dehesa tungsten-tin target within the Logrosán project in Spain. All eight completed drill holes intersected tungsten or tungsten-tin mineralisation, providing a basis for further exploration and assessment of the project’s geological potential. Preliminary […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Among India’s Top Four Brand Movers In October

Air India Express has been ranked among India’s top four brand movers in October 2026 by YouGov BrandIndex, reflecting improvements in consumer perceptions across five key measures as the airline expands its network and modernises its fleet. The monthly rankings track changes in consumer perceptions of more than 500 brands in India, identifying those recording […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026