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

AUTO Honda Cars India Posts 48% Jump In Domestic Sales At 6,014 Units In July

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) reported a strong performance in July 2026, with domestic sales rising more than 48% year-on-year to 6,014 units, aided by healthy demand across its sedan and SUV portfolio. The company recorded total sales of 8,284 units during the month, comprising 6,014 units in the domestic market and 2,270 units in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

AUTO JSW MG Motor July Wholesales Rise 22% To 8,158 Units; EVs Drive Growth

JSW MG Motor India continued its strong growth trajectory by posting its highest-ever monthly wholesale sales for the second consecutive month in July 2026, driven by robust demand for its new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio. The company reported wholesale sales of 8,158 units in July, registering a 22% year-on-year growth over the corresponding month last […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Commences Bhopal Service With Delhi, Mumbai Flights

Air India Express has expanded its domestic network by commencing operations from Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with the launch of two daily flights to Delhi and a daily service to Mumbai, strengthening air connectivity for Madhya Pradesh’s capital. The airline’s inaugural Delhi flight departed Bhopal at 12:45 pm and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

AUTO Nissan India Logs July Wholesales At 9,339 Units; Tekton Deliveries Start

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) reported its highest-ever monthly wholesale performance in July 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and strong exports, while also commencing customer deliveries of its newly launched premium SUV, the Tekton. The company recorded total wholesale dispatches of 9,339 units during July, comprising 4,518 units in the domestic market and […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABFRL Banks On Profitability, Digital Expansion To Power Next Phase

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) is entering its next phase of growth with a sharper focus on profitability, disciplined expansion, digital transformation and AI-led customer engagement, as investments made over the past few years begin to yield tangible business outcomes, Managing Director Ashish Dikshit has said. In his message to shareholders in the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Star Health Deepens SME Play As Group Insurance Mix Rises To 78%

Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Ltd said the company has recalibrated its group insurance portfolio by increasing the share of the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment from 58% to 78%, while maintaining a measured presence in personal accident and travel Insurance. The move reflects the insurer’s strategy of pursuing profitable growth while reducing […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

GENERAL IndiGo Ends Wide-Body Flights From Oct 25 Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, will discontinue its wide-body operations from October 25, 2026, citing a challenging operating environment driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. The airline will also terminate its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways with effect from October 31, 2026. As part of the transition, IndiGo’s Mumbai-Amsterdam service will be operated using the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Godfrey Phillips Flags Surge In Illicit Tobacco Trade After Tax Overhaul

Godfrey Phillips India, a major Indian tobacco company and an FMCG player,  has expressed concern over the sharp rise in illicit tobacco trade following the implementation of the revised indirect taxation structure on tobacco products in February 2026, saying the higher tax burden on the legal cigarette industry has produced unintended consequences. In her letter […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026