RETAIL/FMCG Odette Charts Path To ₹300 Cr As South Fuels Fashion Retail Growth

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Odette is targeting revenue of ₹250 crore in FY27 and expects to cross the ₹300 crore milestone within the following 12-18 months, driven by aggressive retail expansion, omnichannel investments and a sharper focus on trend-led product innovation. The company, founded by Mamta Roy, has carved out a niche in India’s competitive […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

GENERAL Snowman Logistics To Set Up 10,000-Pallet Cold Storage Unit In Hyderabad

Snowman Logistics Ltd will establish a new 10,000-pallet temperature-controlled warehouse in Hyderabad under an asset-light Built-to-Suit (BTS) model. Construction of the facility has commenced and it is expected to become operational in the second quarter of next year. The warehouse will support temperature ranges from -25°C to +20°C. Strengthening cold chain network The facility is […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

HOSPITALITY Spice Lounge Brings Wing Zone To India, Plans Nationwide Expansion

Spice Lounge Food Works Ltd has secured the exclusive Master Franchise rights for Wing Zone, the internationally recognised American quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing premium chicken QSR segment. The partnership gives Spice Lounge Food Works exclusive responsibility for developing the Wing Zone brand in India, managing restaurant operations, overseeing […]

CW Bureau · Jul 15, 2026

GENERAL Amazon Scales Up Ashray Initiative With Five New Centres In Hyderabad

Amazon India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to establish five additional Ashray rest centres in Hyderabad, expanding its support infrastructure for delivery partners and gig workers. With the new facilities, Amazon’s Ashray network in Hyderabad will increase to 14 centres, providing delivery personnel from across the e-commerce and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE Diacabs Bags ₹436-Cr Hyd Data Centre Order From L&T, Blue Star

Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (Diacabs) has secured a ₹436-crore order for the supply of High Tension (HT) and Low Tension (LT) power cables to L&T, Sterling & Wilson and Blue Star for a 310 MW Hyderabad data centre project. The order involves the supply of 21.35 lakh metres of power cables, with deliveries scheduled to […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE SBI, NIIT Foundations Skill 350 Youth For BFSI Sector, Enable Jobs For 100

SBI Foundation and NIIT Foundation have enrolled nearly 350 young people and facilitated employment opportunities for more than 100 candidates under their industry-linked skilling initiative aimed at building a future-ready talent pipeline for India’s banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector. Implemented under the SBIF LEAP – Skilling for the Future in Banking, Financial Services […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Capacity To Cross 3 GW By 2028: CBRE 2026 Outlook

India’s data centre (DC) capacity is expected to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2028, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence workloads and the country’s favourable development ecosystem, according to a report by CBRE. The report, 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Trends & Outlook, said India has emerged as one of […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton Signs Pact For First Hilton Garden Inn In Kompally Hyderabad

Hilton, a global hospitality company, has strengthened its presence in Hyderabad by signing a 96-key Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad Kompally, expected to open in 2028. The hotel, Hilton’s third property in Hyderabad and its first Hilton Garden Inn in the city, will be developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group. Hyderabad […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

HOSPITALITY Wonderla Eyes New Parks, Resorts Expansion Amid Demand Growth

Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays Ltd is planning to expand its footprint through new parks, resort projects and upgrades to existing properties as it remains optimistic about demand growth in FY27. The company currently operates five parks in Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar and plans are on to add at least five more over […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Valencia Beverages Young Team Navigates Strait Of Hormuz Crisis

Valencia Beverages and Superwater Pvt. Ltd (VSBW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Valencia Nutrition Ltd, has navigated the disruptions arising from the Strait of Hormuz crisis through a mix of supply chain preparedness, operational agility and strategic partnerships. As part of its business expansion, VSBW entered into a definitive agreement with Virchow Laboratories Ltd for […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026