INFRASTRUCTURE Usha Martin Plans ₹250 Cr Annual Capex To Expand Hi-Growth Areas

Usha Martin Ltd, will continue to strengthen its primary growth engine core wire rope business while investing ₹200-250 crore annually to expand capacity in high-growth segments such as elevators, cranes and mining. The manufacturer of wire ropes and speciality steel products will remain focused on improving competitiveness through productivity gains, cost efficiency, digital transformation and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Wipro Expands Databricks Alliance To Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

IT services major Wipro Ltd has strengthened its partnership with data and AI company Databricks, launching a dedicated global business practice aimed at helping enterprises modernise their data infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence at scale. The new practice will combine Databricks’ data and AI platform with Wipro Intelligence, the company’s suite of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Eureka Forbes Sets FY30 Roadmap, To Double Revenue To ₹5,600 Cr

Health and hygiene technology products company Eureka Forbes Ltd has set an ambitious medium-term growth target of doubling its revenue and tripling its operating profit by FY30, banking on product innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and deeper market penetration to drive its next phase of expansion. In his message to shareholders in the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Arvind Fashions Bets On Technology, Premiumisation For Future Growth

Arvind Fashions Ltd is strengthening its brands, investing in technology and maintaining disciplined capital allocation to tap India’s expanding fashion market, said Chairman Sanjay S. Lalbhai. The company long-term strategy is centred on building stronger brands, enhancing operational capabilities and creating sustainable value for stakeholders. Strong consumer opportunity “India’s fashion market continues to offer one […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Lands $230-Mn 5-Year AI Transformation Contract In Europe

  IT services company Coforge Ltd has secured a $230 million (around ₹1,980 crore) five-year contract from a major European client, marking one of its largest artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation engagements in the region and reinforcing the growing shift by enterprises towards large-scale AI deployment. The engagement will see Coforge deploy an AI-first transformation programme […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Q1 Profit Rises 12% To ₹7,769 Cr As AI-Powered Deals Drive Growth

IT services major Infosys kicked off FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 12.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹7,769 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation services and large deal wins. The country’s second-largest IT services company posted consolidated revenue of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Ashiss Kumar Dash Named Infosys CEO Designate, To Replace Parekh

Indian IT major Infosys has announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, setting the stage for a planned leadership transition at India’s second-largest IT services company. Dash will take over as Managing Director & CEO from April 1, 2027, following the completion of incumbent CEO Salil Parekh’s second […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO CEAT Bets On Artificial Intelligence And CAMSO Integration For Growth

Tyre major CEAT Ltd is focusing on expanding its global presence, completing the integration of the CAMSO business and accelerating premiumisation while investing in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The company expects input cost inflation and geopolitical uncertainties to remain near-term challenges but sees strong long-term demand fundamentals supporting growth. International expansion “Our international business […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

B Bikaji Eyes Global Growth, Expands Capacity And Frozen Foods Portfolio

Bikaji Foods International Ltd is strengthening its manufacturing network, expanding into new product categories and enhancing its global presence to support the next phase of growth, under the new leadership. In a letter to shareholders, Chairman & Managing Director Deepak Agarwal said the company is investing in digital capabilities and integrated operations to improve efficiency […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Cholamandalam Investment Aims To Become Leading Financial Institution

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd (CFHL), the Core Investment Company of  the Murugappa Group said its financial services arm Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola) is making steady progress towards its long-term goal of emerging as a leading financial institution. The company said investments in technology, product expansion and customer engagement continue to support sustainable […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 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

BANKING & FINANCE Manappuram Finance To Deepen Gold Loan leadership, Revive Microfinance

Manappuram Finance Ltd will focus on strengthening its leadership in the gold loan business, scaling up secured lending businesses and restoring the growth trajectory of its microfinance arm, while accelerating digital transformation, Chairman and Managing Director V P Nandakumar said in his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026. The NBFC also sees […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 21, 2026