GENERAL Air India Expands Canada Network With Mumbai-Toronto Non-Stop Flight

Air India is strengthening its presence in the Canada market with the launch of a new non-stop Mumbai-Toronto service for the Winter 2026-27 schedule, while deploying its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Delhi-Toronto flights to offer an upgraded onboard experience. The Tata Group-owned airline said the expansion will increase its capacity between India and Canada […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

MANUFACTURING India’s Coal Production Rises 7.5% In July 2026; Dispatch Jumps 17.3%

India’s coal production rose 7.51% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026, while coal dispatch recorded a stronger 17.34% growth, reflecting robust demand and improved supply across the sector. According to the Ministry of Coal, the country’s coal production stood at 69.75 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) during July, up from 64.88 MT in the corresponding month last […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Strategic Land Play: Prataap Snacks To Buy RLOP Food In ₹16.5-Cr Deal

Prataap Snacks Ltd has approved the acquisition of 100% equity stake in RLOP Food Processing Pvt Ltd for a cash consideration of up to ₹16.5 crore, as the snacks maker looks to secure land for its proposed greenfield manufacturing facility. The company’s Board has cleared the acquisition of the entire issued, subscribed and paid-up share […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

GENERAL IIIT Sri City Awards Degrees To 328 Students; Top Placement At ₹1.2 Cr

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Sri City, an institute of national importance, awarded degrees to 328 students, including 10 Ph.D. scholars and 318 B.Tech. graduates, at its 10th Convocation, underscoring the institute’s growing reputation for academic excellence and strong industry linkages. Degrees were conferred by Prof S R Mahadeva Prasanna, Director (Additional Charge), […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

GENERAL A Biography Revives Legacy Of India Cements Founder Sankaralinga Iyer

A new biography on SNN Sankaralinga Iyer, one of South India’s pioneering industrialists, seeks to restore public attention to a visionary entrepreneur who built institutions decades before India entered its phase of rapid industrialisation. Titled Cementing Legacies: The Life of SNN Sankaralinga Iyer – A Pioneering Polymath, the book, authored by veteran journalist K Balakumar, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

AUTO Renault India July Sales Up 28% To 3,293 Units, Extends Growth Streak

Renault India continued its strong sales momentum in the domestic passenger vehicle market, reporting a 27.9% year-on-year increase in wholesales to 3,293 units in July 2026, compared with 2,575 units in the corresponding month last year. The July performance marks the eleventh consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth for the French automaker’s Indian arm, reflecting […]

CW Bureau · Aug 2, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE India Clears ₹84,084-Cr Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration

The National Offshore Exploration Scheme, ‘Samudra Manthan’ with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore through FY31, will be marked  as India’s biggest-ever offshore hydrocarbon exploration initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas. The central sector scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas seeks to accelerate exploration […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indian Terrain Narrows Q1 Net Loss By 87%, Returns To Pre-Tax Profit Mark

Premium menswear brand Indian Terrain Fashions Ltd significantly reduced its net loss during the first quarter of FY27, aided by robust revenue growth, margin expansion and improved operational efficiency. The company reported a net loss of ₹0.83 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a loss of ₹6.20 crore in the corresponding […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 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

AUTO Hero MotoCorp July Dispatches Rise 19%; VIDA EV Sales Surpass 22,700

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, reported a 19% year-on-year increase in total dispatches for July 2026, supported by strong demand in its domestic business, continued momentum in electric mobility and expanding international operations. The company dispatched 533,416 units in July 2026, compared with 449,755 units in the corresponding month last […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Equitas SFB Next Big Leap: Universal Bank Licence Under Its Consideration

Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) has begun internal deliberations on applying for a universal banking licence and believes it is technically compliant with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) eligibility norms, though the lender has not set a timeline for filing the application. Speaking during the bank’s Q1 FY27 post-results analyst call, Equitas Small Finance […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Records 42% Jump In July Domestic Sales, Exports Decline

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) posted  its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of July while maintaining healthy momentum during the first four months of the financial year, led by robust demand for compact cars and utility vehicles. The country’s largest carmaker sold 2,41,421 units in July 2026, up 33.7% from 1,80,526 units in the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026