STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIGJ, IIT-M Begin Lab-Grown Diamond Tech Course With 23 Participants

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) and the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent LGD) at IIT Madras commenced the first batch of the Global Certificate in Lab Grown Diamond Technology, with 23 participants. Classes began on October 21, 2026, following a virtual inauguration on October 19. The inaugural batch comprises entrepreneurs, […]

CW Bureau · Nov 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton To Debut Signia Brand In India With Jaipur Hotel In Q4 2027

Hilton, a global hospitality company, plans to expand its international portfolio in 2027 with new hotel openings across key markets, including the debut of its Signia Hilton brand in India with a property in Jaipur. The company expects to welcome new hotels in more than 30 countries, with openings spanning luxury, lifestyle, full-service and extended-stay […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY L&T Technology Services Bags Five-Year Nokia R&D Contract In India

L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS), an engineering and research and development (R&D) services provider, has secured a five-year contract with Nokia to support engineering and R&D programmes in India. Under the agreement, LTTS will support Nokia’s global R&D initiatives across product engineering, software development, system integration, embedded systems and product support. Dedicated centre to support […]

CW Bureau · Oct 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Rohit Sharma Is Freyr Energy Brand Ambassador For Rooftop Solar Advt

Freyr Energy, a residential rooftop solar company, has appointed former India cricket captain Rohit Sharma as its first-ever brand ambassador as it seeks to expand awareness and adoption of rooftop solar solutions. The association launches with the nationwide campaign ‘Solar Ho, Toh Freyr Ho!’, which highlights the importance of choosing a reliable company for a […]

CW Bureau · Oct 17, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE ICICI Life Unveils New Brand Identity With ‘Har Kal Aasaan’ Tagline

ICICI Life Insurance Ltd, formerly known as ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd, has unveiled a new brand identity and tagline, ‘Har Kal Aasaan’, reflecting its focus on making life insurance simpler and more accessible to Indian customers. The new brand promise seeks to position life insurance beyond protection against uncertainties, encouraging people to make […]

CW Bureau · Oct 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY Omaxe Partners Lemon Tree Hotels For 10 Projects With 4,000 Keys

Omaxe Ltd, a real estate developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels, to operate 10 hotel projects across India. The projects will collectively comprise 4,000 keys and mark a significant step in Omaxe’s ₹6,200-crore hospitality expansion announced in June 2026. The expansion […]

CW Bureau · Oct 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton Debuts LXR Hotels & Resorts In India With 226-Room In Bengaluru

Hilton has opened The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the Indian debut of its luxury hospitality brand. The 226-room property is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Owned by Dan Hospitality India Pvt Ltd and managed by Hilton, the hotel brings the brand’s personalised luxury offering to a major business and technology hub. Luxury portfolio […]

CW Bureau · Oct 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Raises FY27 Revenue Guidance As India Leads Growth

HCLTech, a global technology services and software company, reported revenue of $3.7 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, up 2.2% year-on-year (YoY). Revenue in constant currency (CC) terms increased 2.6%, while India emerged as the fastest-growing geography with 21.8% YoY growth. Growth guidance up by 2.5-4% The company raised its FY27 revenue growth guidance […]

CW Bureau · Oct 13, 2026

AUTO Ampere Doubles Experience Centre Network To Over 600 Outlets

Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML), the electric mobility business of Greaves Cotton Ltd, has added more than 50 Ampere Experience Centres across 15 States during the Navratri festive period, taking its network to over 600 outlets. The expansion marks a key step in the company’s growth strategy, strengthening access to electric scooters, sales and after-sales […]

CW Bureau · Oct 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Essencore Launches KLEVV Premium Memory Brand In Indian Market

Hong Kong-headquartered memory and storage solutions company Essencore has launched its premium consumer brand KLEVV in India as it looks to strengthen its presence in the country’s growing electronics and technology market. KLEVV offers high-performance memory and storage products for gaming, eSports, content creation and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. As part of its India strategy, […]

CW Bureau · Oct 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE CPP Investments To Invest ₹3,000 Cr In Prestige Hospitality Ventures

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has proposed to invest ₹3,000 crore (C$441 million) in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (PHVL), the hospitality platform of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Prestige Group). The investment will be made in three tranches through a combination of primary infusion and secondary purchase, subject to regulatory and lender approvals, including […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PwC US, PwC India Form JV To Help Clients Grow At Great Speed & Scale

PwC US and PwC India have announced a joint venture combining PwC India’s Consulting business and PwC US Advisory’s India-based capabilities into a single integrated platform to serve clients in India, the US and other global markets. The platform will bring together market relationships, industry expertise and delivery capabilities, enabling clients to access PwC’s capabilities […]

CW Bureau · Sep 14, 2026