GENERAL Namibia Senior Delegation Explores Closer Diamond Trade With India

A senior delegation from Namibia, headed by Deputy Minister Gaudentia Krohne, is in India to explore trade opportunities with Indian counterparts in diamonds after the introduction of ground breaking tax reform. Namibia is looking to leverage India’s large diamond manufacturing base and established trading infrastructure to bring its rough diamonds closer to Indian buyers. Namibia […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

GENERAL Nephrocare Q1 Profit Rises 42% To ₹36.8 Cr As Revenue Expands 24%

Nephrocare Health Services Ltd, which operates the NephroPlus dialysis network, reported a 41.7% year-on-year jump in adjusted profit after tax (PAT) to ₹36.8 crore in Q1FY27, compared with ₹26 crore in the year-ago quarter, as strong treatment volumes and operating leverage boosted profitability. Revenue rose 23.7% year-on-year to ₹281.8 crore, from ₹227.8 crore in Q1FY26. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

GENERAL Amneal Pharma Completes Kashiv Bio Buy, Strengthens Biosimilars Platform

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. has completed its acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences LLC, creating a fully integrated global biosimilars platform with capabilities spanning research, development, manufacturing and commercialisation. The acquisition brings together Kashiv’s biologics research, development and manufacturing capabilities with Amneal’s commercial scale, positioning biosimilars as a major long-term growth pillar for the company’s affordable medicines business. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

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