MANUFACTURING Kirloskar Ferrous Targets ₹10,000-Cr Sales With ₹2,500-Cr Expansion Plan

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd. (KFIL) has outlined an ambitious expansion roadmap involving investments of ₹2,000-2,500 crore over the next three years to transform itself into a diversified value-added steel and engineering products company. The manufacturer of pig iron, castings, seamless tubes and steel products is targeting revenue of well over ₹10,000 crore over the next […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING Blue Star Eyes 15% Room AC Market Share, Bets On Exports & Digital Tech

Blue Star Ltd., a leading air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, remains optimistic about its long-term growth despite global uncertainties and rising cost pressures. FY27 is expected to remain challenging due to currency depreciation, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and subdued market sentiment. However, he the company’s strong fundamentals and operational agility will help it navigate […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Eco Recycling, Electronics Recyclers International To Form 50:50 India JV

Eco Recycling Ltd. (Ecoreco), an e-waste management and recycling company, and Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. (ERI), US-based electronics recycling and IT asset disposition company, have agreed in principle to establish a 50:50 joint venture in India. The joint venture will focus on IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), enterprise recycling, circular economy solutions, resource recovery, secure data […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Bharti Airtel Bets On AI, Cloud And Data Centres To Drive Growth

Bharti Airtel Ltd., one of India’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, is strengthening its presence in financial services, data centres and cloud computing as part of its strategy to build new growth engines beyond telecom, said Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. In his letter to shareholders, Mittal said Airtel’s calibrated investments over the past few […]

CW Team · Jul 12, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cummins India Sees Growth Driven By Infrastructure And Manufacturing

Cummins India Ltd. the leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, expects its growth momentum to be supported by infrastructure investment, manufacturing expansion, digital infrastructure and resilient domestic demand, said Managing Director Shveta Arya. In her letter to shareholders, Arya said geopolitical developments, changing trade patterns and evolving global supply chains had created uncertainty, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Dainik Bhaskar Launches Seed Paper Edition To Promote Tree Plantation

Dainik Bhaskar, world’s third-largest newspaper by circulation, has introduced a special Seed Paper Edition, embedding seeds into newspapers to encourage readers to plant them after use as part of its environmental sustainability initiative. Using a specialised printing technology, the newspaper carries embedded seeds that can be planted after reading, transforming the publication into a tool […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Havells Tie-Up Pixii AS To Develop And Launch BESS For Indian Market

Havells India Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Norway-based Pixii AS to develop and introduce advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for the Indian market. The partnership aims to strengthen Havells’ presence in India’s clean energy ecosystem by bringing modular energy storage solutions to customers across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Phased rollout […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY The Leela Palace Udaipur Ranked As No.2 Best Hotel Brand Globally

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been ranked the world’s No. 2 Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 survey. The ranking, based on votes from Travel + Leisure readers worldwide, reinforces The Leela’s position as India’s leading luxury hospitality brand on the global stage. Global Recognition The Leela […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Inspira Global Buys 41.78% Stake In Restaurant Brands Asia For ₹2,235 Cr

Inspira Global has acquired a 41.78% stake in Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd. (RBA), the operator of Burger King in India and Burger King and Popeyes in Indonesia, for ₹2,235 crore through its food and beverage platform, Lenexis Foodworks Pvt. Ltd. Upon conversion of all warrants, Inspira Global’s stake will increase to 48.04% through an additional […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

AUTO Apollo Tyres Sees Growth Opportunities Across Global Markets

Apollo Tyres is optimistic about its long-term growth prospects, supported by opportunities in India and its expanding global presence. In a letter to shareholders, Chairman Onkar S. Kanwar said India continued to offer significant growth potential, while the company’s international operations provided access to diverse markets and customer segments. Global Footprint The company’s manufacturing facility […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur Introduce First-Ever Practice-Led B.Cyber Course

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have jointly launched India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber) programme, which will commence from the academic year beginning July 2026. The undergraduate programme has been designed to address India’s growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals by combining rigorous […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India Retains Lead In Rough Diamond Imports As Global Output Falls 8%

India continued to dominate the global rough diamond trade in 2025 despite not producing a single carat, importing 106.1 million carats valued at $11.07 billion, according to the latest Kimberley Process data. Although the value of imports declined about 9.1% from $12.18 billion in 2024, India’s share of global rough diamond import value increased to […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026