STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Garuda Aerospace Trains 12 Women Under Drone Didi Initiative In Goa

Drone technology company Garuda Aerospace has trained 12 women in Goa under its ‘Drone Didi’ initiative as part of a three-year plan to create 300 certified women drone pilots. The IPO-bound company aims to train 100 women every financial year in Goa in partnership with Goa Information Technology Development Corporation and the Department of Information […]

CW Bureau · Aug 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Rebrands Litestyle As YOOU, Targets 100 Stores By 2030

PNG Jewellers has rebranded its lightweight diamond jewellery brand Litestyle as YOOU, marking a new phase in its strategy to expand the category and appeal to younger consumers. YOOU aims to become a preferred destination for lightweight diamond jewellery in India and plans to open 100 new stores through shop-in-shop (SIS) and exclusive brand outlet […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

GENERAL GMR Airports Acquires 49% Stake In Goa Airport Advertising Venture

GMR Airports Ltd (formerly GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd), a leading airport infrastructure company, has entered into an agreement to subscribe to up to 49% of the share capital of TIM Goa Airport Advertising Pvt Ltd (TGAAPL) for a cash consideration of ₹16.59 crore. The investment will be made through equity, loan, convertible instruments or a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE ITI Wins ₹856-Cr BSNL Order For 4G Network Expansion In West Zone

ITI Ltd, a public sector telecom manufacturing company, has secured a work order worth ₹856.39 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for the expansion of its 4G mobile network in the West Zone. The order covers planning, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the 4G mobile network on a turnkey basis across 7,613 […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY Indian Hotels Company Signs 20 Hotels In Q1, Expands Portfolio To 645

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has signed 20 hotels during the first quarter of FY27, taking its portfolio to 645 hotels, including a pipeline of 263 properties. The hospitality major also opened 11 hotels during the quarter, taking its operational portfolio to over 380 hotels across brands and markets. Growth Across Brands IHCL Executive Vice […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton Launches Spark Brand In India With Bengaluru And Goa Properties

Hilton has launched its premium economy brand, Spark by Hilton, in India with the opening of properties in Bengaluru and Goa, marking the brand’s debut in the Asia Pacific region. The launch follows Hilton’s strategic partnership with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India, underscoring the global hospitality company’s focus on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Mundra Airport And Star Air Maiden Flight Connects Mumbai, Goa

Adani Mundra Airport, in partnership with Star Air, has launched its first scheduled flight services connecting Mundra with Mumbai and Goa, marking a significant step in enhancing air connectivity for the Kutch region. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Mundra’s position as an integrated logistics, trade and business hub while improving access to one of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY Puri, Wayanad And Goa Lead Family Travel Searches This Summer: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel, with Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as the most sought-after destinations for the school holiday season. The findings, based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, indicate growing interest in coastal, nature and outdoor-focused destinations […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Goa Hosts ‘Shackathon’ To Promote Workation, Startup Ecosystem

Goa hosted the inaugural edition of ‘Goa Shackathon’ at Baga Beach in North Goa, positioning the coastal State as an emerging destination for startups, creators, digital professionals and AI-led innovation. The two-day event attracted over 500 participants and transformed Goa’s beachfront into a collaborative workspace blending innovation, networking, work and lifestyle experiences. Push for digital […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Krishival Foods Expands Deep Freezer Network To Over 15,000 Units

Krishival Foods Ltd, an FMCG company specialising in premium nuts, dried fruits and ice cream, has expanded its deep freezer network to over 15,000 units across its retail network, strengthening cold chain infrastructure and last-mile distribution for its ice cream brand Melt N Mellow. The company’s freezer base increased from 3,732 units at the beginning […]

CW Bureau · Apr 20, 2026