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

HOSPITALITY Insurance Industry Moves To Expand Long-Term Senior Care Coverage

The General Insurance Council (GIC) has agreed to form a working group to advance insurance coverage for long-term senior healthcare, as India’s ageing population creates growing financial needs for assisted living, rehabilitation and caregiving. The decision was taken at a GIC meeting in Mumbai held with members of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Senior […]

CW Bureau · Sep 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Johnnie Walker Unveils Sabrina Carpenter Limited-Edition Black Label

Johnnie Walker has unveiled a limited-edition Black Label bottle design created as part of its ongoing collaboration with Grammy Award-winning global superstar Sabrina Carpenter. The new design draws inspiration from Carpenter’s album Man’s Best Friend, featuring a bespoke Sabrina blue colourway and playful dog paw motifs while retaining the distinctive character of Johnnie Walker Black […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors Launches Tender Offer For Iveco Group At €14.10 A Share

Tata Motors has commenced a recommended all-cash voluntary tender offer for all issued common shares of Iveco Group N.V., an international commercial vehicle and mobility company, through its wholly owned subsidiary TML CV Holdings B.V. The offer is priced at €14.10 per common share, cum dividend, and values Iveco Group at approximately €3.82 billion. The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

AUTO Ola Electric Secures ₹96 Cr Production Linked Incentive For FY27

Leading electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for the release of ₹95.81 crore in incentives under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme). The sanction pertains to the demand incentive under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY27 and authorises the payment […]

CW Bureau · Aug 29, 2026

GENERAL Hexaware Tech Partners With Ashoka To Support Social Entrepreneurs

Hexaware Technologies, an AI-first digital and IT services company, has partnered with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organisation, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative to provide grant support to two social entrepreneurs. The fellowship stipends will enable selected Fellows in India to dedicate their time to developing and scaling sustainable […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Coforge Celebrates Six Years Of Transformation, AI-Native Growth

Coforge Ltd, a global AI-native engineering services leader, celebrated the sixth edition of Coforge Day, bringing together employees across 47 locations in 33 countries to mark the company’s rebranding and the transformation achieved over the past six years. What began as a rebranding exercise has evolved into a broader transformation story, with Coforge scaling its […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Hindustan Coca Cola Certified As Top Employer In India For 2026

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCB), one of India’s largest beverage manufacturing and distribution companies, has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), the global authority recognising excellence in people practices. The certification reflects HCCB’s focus on building a high-performing workplace through people-centric policies, robust talent […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Guidehouse Opens Hyderabad Hub, Plans To Hire 1,000 Professionals

Guidehouse, a global professional services firm, has opened a new hub in Hyderabad as part of its expansion in India and plans to hire more than 1,000 professionals over the next 12 months. The hiring will cover managed services, technology, analytics and digital transformation, with a focus on supporting clients in the healthcare and financial […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Rise 13.58% To ₹87,078 Cr In Q1 Of 2026

India’s gross gem and jewellery exports rose 13.58% to ₹87,078 crore during April-July 2026 from the corresponding period last year. In US dollar terms, exports increased 2.44%. The growth was led by value-added segments. Studded gold jewellery exports rose 21% to $2.24 billion, while silver jewellery exports surged 72% to $508 million. Value-added segments drive […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Bank Of America To Invest ₹18,268 Cr For 49.9% Equity Stake In Jio Credit

Bank of America Corp (BofA) has agreed to invest ₹18,268 crore in Jio Credit Ltd (JCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL), to acquire up to 49.9% stake in the company. The investment will be through a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants. BofA will initially acquire a 26.5% equity […]

CW Bureau · Aug 13, 2026

GENERAL Gautam Adani Reflects On Trust, Leadership And Nation Building

As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani used the second edition of Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath to reflect on values that build enduring institutions, lessons from adversity and the responsibility of each generation in shaping India’s future. The address came days after the US District Court for […]

CW Bureau · Aug 12, 2026