AUTO New Brezza Bags 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating Ahead Of Launch

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s upcoming new Brezza has secured a 5-star safety rating for both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), ahead of its market launch on July 24. The certification further strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s growing portfolio of top-rated vehicles, as the country’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Kia Brings Syros EV From ₹13.49 Lakh With Industry-First Ownership Perks

Kia India has unveiled the Syros EV, its second mass-market electric vehicle manufactured in India, at an introductory price of ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 42 kWh variant and ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 51.4 kWh Extended Range variant. The electric SUV, which will go on sale from July 30, combines a segment-leading driving range, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24 Labs Partners Startup Policy Forum To Drive AI Innovation In India

Cars24 Labs, the artificial intelligence innovation arm of autotech platform Cars24, has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote responsible AI adoption, strengthen policy dialogue and accelerate India’s emergence as a global AI innovation hub. The collaboration brings together Cars24 Labs’ hands-on experience in building AI-powered products with SPF’s policy expertise and industry […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Mercedes-Benz launches AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ In India At ₹1.45 Cr

Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its high-performance portfolio with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+, marking the debut of the brand’s first electrified AMG E-Class in the country. The luxury performance sedan is priced at ₹1.45 crore for the Performance Edition and ₹1.48 crore for the Racing Edition (ex-showroom). The launch strengthens Mercedes-Benz’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING N.A.N. GreenMet To Invest ₹1,250 Cr In Integrated Rare Earth Magnet Plant

N.A.N. GreenMet Pvt Ltd, the critical minerals and advanced manufacturing platform founded by Navin Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Vedanta, has announced the launch of N.A.N. MagneTech Pvt. Ltd. to establish India’s first fully integrated high-performance Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The company will invest around ₹1,250 crore in the first phase of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Holidays On Track To Add 1,000 Keys In FY27 Despite Hurdles

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL), the leisure hospitality arm of the Mahindra Group, has reaffirmed its expansion roadmap, saying it remains on track to add around 1,000 room keys during FY27 and has clear visibility to achieve its target of 10,000 keys by FY30, despite facing temporary execution challenges during the first quarter. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tira Brings Beauty Brand Dr Melaxin To India With Exclusive Launch Online

Reliance Retail’s omnichannel beauty platform Tira has expanded its international beauty portfolio with the exclusive launch of South Korean dermo-cosmetic brand Dr Melaxin in India, strengthening its presence in the country’s fast-growing premium skincare segment. The brand will be available exclusively through Tira’s online platform and select offline stores, giving Indian consumers access to one […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Set To Hike Car Prices By Up To ₹30,000 From Next Month

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), will increase the prices of its passenger vehicles by up to ₹30,000 across its portfolio from August 2026, citing persistent inflationary pressures and a sustained rise in input costs. The company said it has been absorbing a significant portion of the cost escalation over the past several […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Report Shows Only 18% Of Ventures See Revenue Gains From AI

While artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has become nearly universal among enterprises, only a small fraction are translating it into meaningful business growth, according to a new global research report released by HCLTech. The report, ‘The Blueprint for AI Leadership’, found that although 90% of organisations say Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI are transforming workflows, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO MINI Countryman C Launched In India At ₹Rs 47.50 Lakh, Now Made Locally

MINI India has launched the new MINI Countryman C in India, marking a significant milestone as the latest-generation premium compact SUV will now be locally produced in the country. The new Countryman C will be manufactured at BMW Group Plant Chennai and is available exclusively in a petrol variant. Bookings for the new model have […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHG Brings 140-Key voco Hotel To Udaipur, Boosts Premium Footprint

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Pvt Ltd to develop voco Udaipur, marking another step in the expansion of its premium hospitality portfolio in India. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2029, the 140-key greenfield hotel will strengthen the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

ECONOMY Focus On Trade Security Measures To Shield Domestic Industry & Exporters

India’s trade remedy authority has reiterated the importance of trade security measures in protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair trade practices while ensuring compliance with global trade rules. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Department of Commerce, highlighted its role in safeguarding Indian industry and exporters during a media briefing on “Trade Remedy […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026