INFRASTRUCTURE VA Tech Wabag Signs Mega Order For Doha SWRO Desalination Plant

VA Tech Wabag Ltd, a multinational water technology company, has signed a mega contract valued at over ₹1,000 crore for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II in Kuwait, marking its entry into the country and strengthening its presence across the GCC region. The order was awarded in June 2026 by […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABD Forays Into Malaysia With Local Production Of Officer’s Choice Blue

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has forayed into Malaysia through local production of Officer’s Choice Blue. This marks ABD’s first overseas local production arrangement as it seeks to deepen its presence across international markets through disciplined, asset-light growth models. ABD currently exports to 39 international markets and has expanded its […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Plans To Raise Capex, Push Premiumisation And EV Growth

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland is stepping up investments in new technologies, products and emerging market opportunities as it pursues a premiumisation-led growth strategy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shenu Agarwal said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings conference call. The commercial vehicle maker, which traditionally invested around ₹400-500 crore annually, has increased its […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 21, 2026

HOSPITALITY HealthEdge Of US Leases 1.62 Lakh Sq. Ft At Brigade Square In Kerala

Brigade Group has signed a lease agreement with HealthEdge, a US-headquartered healthcare technology company backed by Bain Capital, for approximately 1.62 lakh sq. ft. of super built-up area across 11 floors at Brigade Square in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Brigade Square is the Group’s first IT office building in the city and is located in Technopark Phase […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

GENERAL APAC Real Estate Investments Hit $105 Bn In H1, Strongest Since 2022

Asia Pacific’s real estate market posted its strongest first half since 2022, with investment activity rising to U$105 billion in H1 2026, driven by the return of cross-border capital and broad-based investor interest across markets and asset classes. According to Colliers’ Asia Pacific Capital Markets Snapshot H1 2026, the rebound reflects renewed confidence in the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

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