RETAIL/FMCG Pajson Agro To Acquire Dubai-Based Pacific Global For ₹354.52 Cr

Pajson Agro India Ltd, a vertically integrated cashew processing company, has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Dubai-based Pacific Global FZCO for ₹354.52 crore through an all-share deal. Pacific Global operates a cashew processing platform in Côte d’Ivoire, with an installed capacity of 60,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts (RCN) annually. The transaction […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

GENERAL AP Tops Ease Of Vehicle Ownership Index; Kerala Ranks Second, UP Last

Andhra Pradesh has topped the first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) with a score of 5.91 out of 10, followed by Kerala at 5.74, highlighting significant differences among states in the ease of buying, selling and transferring ownership of pre-owned vehicles in India. The index, released by IndiaTech.org in partnership with Consumer VOICE, ranked […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

HOSPITALITY Royal Orchid Hotels Opens 37-Room Z By Regenta In Vijayawada, AP

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd, an Indian hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and business properties, has opened a 37-room Z by Regenta hotel in Vijayawada through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Pvt Ltd. The property is positioned as a contemporary lifestyle hotel catering to travellers seeking comfort, convenience and value. Located in Gandhi Nagar, a well-connected commercial […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY KIMS Acquire Stakes In Two Hospitals In Kakinada And Sangli For ₹95 Cr

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (KIMS), a multi-specialty healthcare provider, has agreed to acquire stakes in two hospitals in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹94.5 crore, strengthening its hospital network and operations. The company has acquired a 51% stake in Sarvottam Health Care Pvt Ltd, which operates Trust […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

GENERAL Paradeep Parivahan Bags 10-Year JSW Group Contract For 100 e-Trucks

Paradeep Parivahan Ltd (PPL), an integrated logistics and port services company, has secured a 10-year contract with the JSW Group to deploy and operate 100 electric trucks for industrial transportation between Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh and Vijayanagar in Karnataka. The contract marks a milestone in PPL’s growth strategy, strengthening its focus on scalable, technology-enabled and […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY KIMS To Acquire 51% Stake In Insignia Healthcare For ₹30.35 Per Share

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (KIMS), a healthcare provider operating hospitals and medical facilities, has approved the acquisition of up to 51% of the paid-up capital of Insignia Healthcare Pvt Ltd, an operations and management (O&M) entity operating KIMS-SIKHARA in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Insignia operates a 150-bed hospital with the potential to expand capacity […]

CW Bureau · Oct 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING Five Workers Killed In Boiler Explosion At TIL Healthcare Facility In Sri City

Five workers were killed following a boiler explosion at the TIL Healthcare facility in Sri City on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026. The incident occurred at around 8.30 am during a shift change. According to the company, only essential personnel were present at the facility as the previous day was a holiday for Gandhi Jayanti. […]

CW Bureau · Oct 3, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Cabinet Approves ₹10,021 Cr Railway Projects Across Four Southern States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway multi-tracking projects with a total estimated cost of ₹10,021 crore. The projects will cover 540 km across 17 districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing line capacity and improving operational efficiency and service reliability. Five projects […]

CW Bureau · Sep 9, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs Clears ₹9,450 Cr Rail Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multi-tracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total investment of ₹9,450 crore, covering 410 km across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The projects include the Kharagpur-Bhadrak (Ranital) fourth line, Bhadrak-Haridaspur fourth line, Gummidipundi-Gudur third and fourth lines, and Cuttack-Paradeep (Badabandha) third […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE TVS Capital-Backed Saarathi Finance Opens 100th Branch In Telangana

TVS Capital-backed Saarathi Finance, an MSME-focused NBFC, has opened its 100th branch in Jagtial, Telangana. The new branch will strengthen its presence across northern Telangana. The branch will provide customer-focused financial solutions to MSMEs, entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region. Saarathi Finance commenced operations in April 2025. Focus on MSME lending The NBFC […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Parag Milk Foods Elevates Rakesh Kothari As Chief Financial Officer

Parag Milk Foods Ltd (PMFL), a leading dairy FMCG company, has elevated Rakesh Kothari as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) with effect from August 6, 2026. Kothari, who has been serving as President – Finance & Accounts for the past one year, will now lead the company’s finance function. Seasoned […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GMR’s Greenfield Vizag Airport Takes Off, AP Eyes Eastern Growth Surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam, a greenfield airport developed by GMR Airports that is expected to transform Andhra Pradesh into a major aviation, logistics and technology hub on India’s eastern coast. Developed across 2,200 acres under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026