GENERAL Air India-Riyadh Air Partnership Set To Improve India-Saudi Air Corridor

Air India and Riyadh Air have laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia, a move that could deepen aviation links between two of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets. The two full-service carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a broad collaboration spanning passenger […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

GENERAL Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Cr Fuel Aid For Airlines Amid West Asia Turmoil

In a major relief measure for India’s aviation sector, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore for oil marketing companies (OMCs) to provide aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilisation support to scheduled Indian airlines. The move comes amid heightened fuel price volatility triggered by the ongoing West Asia […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

GENERAL Life Insurance Renewal Premiums Account For 55% Collections In FY25

Renewal premiums contributed 55% of the total premium underwritten by India’s life insurance industry in FY25, underscoring strong policyholder retention and the long-term nature of life insurance products, according to an analysis of the IRDAI Annual Report 2024-25 by the Insurance Awareness Committee–Life Insurance (IAC-LI). The industry reported total premium income of ₹8.86 lakh crore […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

GENERAL WAVES OTT Marks 1 Crore Registered Users, Targets 2 Crore By March 2027

WAVES OTT, the streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore registered users, underscoring the growing adoption of digital public service media in India and overseas markets. The platform has also surpassed 1.4 crore downloads and is now charting its next phase of growth with a target of reaching 2 crore […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

GENERAL Cipla Bets On Innovation, Biosimilars And AI To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Cipla Ltd, the Mumbai-headquartered global pharmaceutical major, is stepping up investments in innovation, artificial intelligence, biosimilars and strategic acquisitions as it looks to strengthen its position across key global markets and build a future-ready organisation. India will remain a key growth driver, with the company focusing on therapy areas including respiratory, cardiology, diabetology, urology, oncology, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

GENERAL After 90 Years Of ‘Caring For Life’, Cipla Charts Innovative Journey Path

Ninety years ago, Mumbai headquartered Cipla Ltd, began with a mission to make medicines affordable and accessible for Indians. What started as a commitment to self-reliance in pharmaceuticals has evolved into a global healthcare enterprise serving millions of patients across markets. As Cipla celebrates 90 years of its journey, the company is looking ahead with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Connects Bengaluru To Phuket, Scales Thailand Presence

Air India Express has launched direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket, strengthening its international network and offering travellers easier access to one of Thailand’s most popular leisure destinations. The inaugural flight departed from Bengaluru on Sunday, marking the airline’s latest international expansion from the Karnataka capital. The new service connects Indian travellers directly to Phuket, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

GENERAL Sula’s Wine Tourism Hits ₹100 Cr In FY26, Resort Expansion On Course

India’s largest wine producer, Sula Vineyards, has crossed a significant milestone in its hospitality and experiential business, with its Wine Tourism segment generating more than ₹100 crore in revenue for the first time in FY26. The strong performance of the business helped support the company’s overall revenue growth, with Wine Tourism benefiting from higher visitor […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

GENERAL Kothari Industrial Corpn To Foray Into Ferrous, Non-Ferrous Metal Business

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), a Chennai-based diversified industrial conglomerate, is planning to enter the ferrous and non-ferrous metals business as part of its diversification and expansion strategy. The board of the century-old BSE-listed company approved the proposed diversification-cum-expansion plan at its meeting on May 30. The proposed business will cover trading, manufacturing, processing, import, […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

GENERAL EaseMyTrip Charts Vision 2030 Plan To Build Diversified Travel Ecosystem

EaseMyTrip, one of India’s leading online travel-tech platforms, has unveiled its Vision 2030 roadmap, outlining a long-term strategy focused on diversification, technology-led innovation, global expansion and emerging travel opportunities as it seeks to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving travel and tourism sector. The company said the roadmap is designed to create a scalable, […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

GENERAL Digi Yatra Hits 10 Crore Journeys, To Expand To 65 Airports By Next Year

India’s biometric-based airport travel platform Digi Yatra has crossed a significant milestone, enabling more than 10 crore seamless passenger journeys across the country’s aviation network. The achievement marks a major step in India’s digital aviation transformation, with the platform now operational across 38 airports and recording over 2.4 crore app downloads on iOS and Android […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

GENERAL Sun Pharma Bets On R&D, Compliance Upgrades To Speed Up Growth Engine

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is sharpening its focus on research and development, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing capabilities as it targets high single-digit consolidated revenue growth in FY27, Chairman Dilip Shanghvi said during the company’s latest earnings call. The pharmaceutical major continues to invest heavily in strengthening both its global generics and innovative medicines businesses, with R&D […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026