MANUFACTURING JSW Steel Named Worldsteel Sustainability Champion For 8th Year

JSW Steel Ltd has been recognised as a Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) for the eighth consecutive year. Worldsteel’s Sustainability Champions Programme honours member organisations that demonstrate a robust and consistent commitment to sustainable development. Eligibility criteria and framework To qualify, companies must meet three core criteria. First, they must provide verifiable […]

CW Bureau · Apr 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hyatt Appoints Vikas Chawla As President For India To Drive Growth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla as President, India & Southwest Asia, a newly created role aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its brand presence in one of its most strategic markets. The move underscores Hyatt’s increasing focus on India, where it continues to expand its portfolio and pipeline across key […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026

ECONOMY Finally, India-US Trade Deal Is Done To Boost Bilateral Economic Ties

In a major development reshaping bilateral trade dynamics, the United States and India have reached a trade agreement that significantly lowers US tariffs on Indian imports while signalling potential shifts in energy sourcing and market access. At the centre of the deal is a reduction of the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods, cut from […]

CW Bureau · Feb 3, 2026

ECONOMY Decoding FTA: Who Gains What Out Of India-EU Trade Deal

India’s economic linkages with the European Union (EU) have deepened over the years. The total bilateral merchandise trade between the two trading partners stood at $ 136 billion in FY25, having risen from $ 99 billion in FY19. India’s exports to the EU have recorded encouraging growth in the last decade. While India’s exports to […]

CW Bureau · Jan 29, 2026

ECONOMY India-EU FTA : Strategic Breakthrough In Global Trade Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on January 27, jointly announced the conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit, held during the visit of the European leaders to India. This announcement marks a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations and trade […]

CW Bureau · Jan 27, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Renewable First: TPREL Crosses 10 GW EPC Execution Milestone

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power), has commissioned 10 GW of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects till date thereby underscoring its position as the leader player in the renewable energy sector. TPREL has commissioned 10 GW of […]

CW Bureau · Jan 27, 2026

AUTO SUV Race Hots Up: Renault Brings Back Its Iconic Duster To India

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today unveiled new Renault Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that helped establish the mid-size SUV category in the country. New Renault Duster preserves rugged, adventure-first character while advancing in areas critical to Indian SUV buyers: design, powertrain technology, comfort, safety and ownership experience. True […]

CW Bureau · Jan 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG IKEA’s India Strategy: Online-First Expansion, Local Sourcing Push

Swedish home furnishings major IKEA is doubling down on India as a strategic growth market. It has committed investments of $2.2 billion (over ₹20,000 crore) over the next five years as it accelerates store expansion, strengthens its digital presence and deepens local sourcing. The renewed push marks IKEA’s second phase of growth in India, signalling […]

CW Bureau · Jan 25, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE A Quarter Of India–UAE Travel Demand May Be Unmet By Next Decade

A new study finds that existing limits on flight and seat capacity between India and the United Arab Emirates may not keep pace with rising travel demand, potentially reducing the economic benefits that stronger air connectivity can support. The analysis shows that 27% of forecast passenger demand between India and the UAE could remain unserved […]

CW Bureau · Jan 23, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Railways Track Upgrade Bets On Safety, Network Reliability

Indian Railways has made significant strides in track modernisation and safety enhancement over the last eleven years, reflecting a sustained push towards building a safer, faster, and more reliable rail ecosystem. Backed by consistent capital investment and mechanised execution, these efforts are transforming the backbone of India’s transport infrastructure at a time when railways are […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jan 18, 2026

GENERAL India To Set Up 200 Automatic Weather Stations Across Four Major Metros

The Centre has announced a significant expansion of India’s urban weather observation infrastructure, with the deployment of 200 automatic weather stations across four major metropolitan cities. Union minister of state for science & technology and earth sciences Jitendra Singh said that 50 automatic weather stations each will be installed in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jan 15, 2026