ECONOMY Global Cos, Australian Varsity Choose TN; MoUs Create Nearly 3,000 Jobs

Tamil Nadu has sharpened its strategy of becoming India’s preferred destination for knowledge-led investments, signing a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with global corporations and an international university that will bring global capability centres (GCCs), a research and development (R&D) hub, advanced manufacturing and the State’s first international university campus. The agreements, signed in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Orkla India Banks On MTR & Eastern To Build Future Ready Food Company

Orkla India Ltd, a leading multi-category food company, is strengthening its packaged foods business by expanding its flagship MTR and Eastern brands, accelerating international growth, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing distribution capabilities. MTR has a strong presence in convenience foods and spices, particularly in Karnataka, while Eastern is a leading spices brand in […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY GCCs Drive 45% Of India’s Grade A Office Leasing In H1 2026: Anarock

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) strengthened their position as the biggest demand driver in India’s office real estate market in the first half of 2026, accounting for 45% of total Grade A office leasing across the country’s seven major cities, according to Anarock Research. The report said GCCs leased 19.2 million sq. ft. of office space […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Only 12% Of Indian Cos Have Unified View Of IT Spending, Says Cognizant

Only 12% of Indian enterprises have a fully consolidated, enterprise-wide view of their IT spending, with fragmented data emerging as the biggest obstacle to effective cost intelligence, according to a new report by Cognizant. The report, “Smarter IT Spend: From Cost Control to Cost Intelligence,” highlights that while technology investments continue to rise across industries, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY Smartworks Leases 930 Seats To UK Firm’s India subsidiary In Pune Unit

Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd has expanded its engagement with the India-based subsidiary of a UK-headquartered global professional services and technology firm by leasing more than 930 seats at its managed office campus in Pune. The latest deal takes the client’s total seat count with Smartworks to over 1,730 seats under a long-term partnership. Long-term engagement […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY CIBC Opens Global Capabilities Hub In Hyderabad To Expand Talent Base

CIBC has opened a global capabilities hub in Hyderabad as part of its strategy to strengthen its global operations and expand its talent base across Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. The new centre will support the bank’s ongoing transformation initiatives by insourcing work that was previously managed by third-party service providers and accelerating the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Titan Bets On North America, GCC Growth To Scale Global Expansion

Titan Company Ltd is betting on strong international growth, particularly in North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, while continuing to invest in manufacturing and product innovation to capitalise on the ‘Make in India’ opportunity, Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said in his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26. Chawla said […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

GENERAL Greaves Cotton Incorporates Dubai Arm To Expand ME, Africa Business

Greaves Cotton Ltd has incorporated Greaves International Trading FZE (GITFZE) in Dubai as part of its Greaves.Next strategy, marking a key step in expanding its international business. The wholly owned subsidiary will serve as a regional hub for international trading and distribution, strengthening the company’s presence across the Middle East and Africa. Regional focus GITFZE […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

GENERAL Strides Pharma Unlocks Value From Pivot Path In Deal By Ascent Capital

Strides Pharma Science Ltd has announced a strategic investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Pivot Path Pvt Ltd, by a consortium led by Ascent Capital along with co-investor Vintage Classic, in a transaction that values the business at ₹230 crore on a post-money basis. The deal enables Strides to realise ₹100 crore while retaining a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Opptra, Unicommerce To Scale Cross-Border E-Com Operations

Opptra, the AI-native e-commerce distributor founded by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, has partnered with Unicommerce to strengthen and scale its operations across India, the GCC and Southeast Asia. The partnership combines Opptra’s market expansion capabilities with Unicommerce’s AI-led e-commerce and fulfilment technology platform, helping brands improve operational efficiency, accelerate market entry and manage growth across […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY LTM To Buy Randstad Consulting Business In Europe And Australia

LTM, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, through its wholly owned subsidiary LTIMindtree UK Ltd, has made an offer to acquire Randstad NV’s technology and consulting services business in France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Australia to strengthen its domain-led digital engineering and AI services capabilities. The business targeted for acquisition represents annual revenue […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

GENERAL Brigade’s BuzzWorks Unveils Multi-City Expansion Plan, Enters Mysuru

BuzzWorks, the premium managed office and co-working arm of Brigade Group, has unveiled an aggressive multi-city expansion strategy for 2026 while making its entry into Mysuru. On Friday, the company launched Brigade Vantage, a 500-seat Grade A managed workspace in Mysuru. The facility is located within the 1.3 lakh sq. ft. Brigade Vantage commercial campus […]

CW Bureau · May 16, 2026