MANUFACTURING KONE Expands Bengaluru Hub To Tap Karnataka Real Estate, GCC Demand

KONE Elevator India has expanded its Bengaluru Branch and South Regional Office in Hebbal, reinforcing its focus on Karnataka as demand for smart vertical mobility solutions rises alongside the state’s booming residential, commercial and Global Capability Centre (GCC) developments. The expanded facility will serve as KONE’s operational hub for Karnataka while also functioning as the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Arm, Sumitomo Sign MoU To Expand Chennai Industrial Park

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure arm of the Mahindra Group, has expanded its partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, for the next phase of Origins by Mahindra in Chennai. The companies have executed a Second Supplemental Agreement for the development of Phase 2B of the integrated industrial park. Expansion plan The […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Launches Raider In Egypt To Strengthen North Africa Presence

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of Raider in Egypt, strengthening its presence in North Africa and broadening its premium commuter motorcycle portfolio in the region. The launch, held at the Hilton Pyramids Golf in Cairo, brought together the company’s distributor partner, dealer network, media, influencers, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Targets Long-Term Growth With AI & Expansion Strategy

Brigade Enterprises Ltd, a leading real estate developer, is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, technology and new project launches as it prepares for the next phase of growth across key markets. The company said the objective is to use technology to serve customers more precisely and build a sharper, more responsive organisation. AI-led transformation “Artificial […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Odette Charts Path To ₹300 Cr As South Fuels Fashion Retail Growth

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Odette is targeting revenue of ₹250 crore in FY27 and expects to cross the ₹300 crore milestone within the following 12-18 months, driven by aggressive retail expansion, omnichannel investments and a sharper focus on trend-led product innovation. The company, founded by Mamta Roy, has carved out a niche in India’s competitive […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Zoho Launches AI-Led Classes 2.0, Offers Free LMS To Govt Campuses

Chennai-headquartered technology company Zoho has launched Zoho Classes 2.0, an artificial intelligence-powered academic Learning Management System (LMS), offering the platform free of product licensing costs to all Central and state government schools, colleges and universities in India. The platform, developed in India and designed for educational institutions globally, will be rolled out first in the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

HOSPITALITY Spice Lounge Brings Wing Zone To India, Plans Nationwide Expansion

Spice Lounge Food Works Ltd has secured the exclusive Master Franchise rights for Wing Zone, the internationally recognised American quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing premium chicken QSR segment. The partnership gives Spice Lounge Food Works exclusive responsibility for developing the Wing Zone brand in India, managing restaurant operations, overseeing […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

MANUFACTURING Chemplast Sanmar Bets On Speciality Chemicals For Next Phase Of Growth

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd will sharpen its strategic focus on speciality businesses, including Speciality Paste PVC, Custom Manufactured Chemicals (CMC) and R32 refrigerant gas, as it seeks to build market leadership and drive long-term growth despite a challenging operating environment. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairman Vijay Sankar said these […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY LatentView Analytics Appoints Sudha Sankaran As Independent Director

AI-driven analytics, data engineering and consulting firm LatentView Analytics has appointed finance leader Sudha Sankaran as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening its corporate governance as the company expands its global analytics and AI-led consulting business. In her new role, Sudha Sankaran will provide strategic oversight on corporate governance, financial strategy and operational excellence […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

MANUFACTURING Polymatech Expands Upstream Chip Manufacturing With Chennai Facility

Polymatech Electronics has commissioned a sapphire ingot crystal-growth puller at its Oragadam campus in Chennai, marking a significant step in expanding its upstream semiconductor materials capabilities and advancing its strategy of end-to-end vertical integration. The new facility, located at the company’s campus in the SIPCOT Hi-Tech Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to strengthen Polymatech’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Hitachi Energy India To Invest ₹1,000 Cr In TN, Create 1,000 Technical Jobs

Hitachi Energy India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to invest approximately ₹1,000 crore over the next three to five years to expand its manufacturing and research capabilities in the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The proposed […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Garuda Aerospace Partners Micron Instruments To Make Defence Drones

Indian cricketer M.S. Dhoni backed drone startup Garuda Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Micron Instruments Pvt. Ltd. to jointly develop next-generation defence drones and unmanned systems. Micron Instruments is an Indian manufacturer of precision fuzes, defence ammunition systems and critical military components. Focus on indigenous systems Under the agreement, the two companies […]

CW Bureau · Jul 4, 2026