ECONOMY BPCL Builds Future Growth Around Petrochemicals, Green Energy

India’s Maharatna company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) remains focused on strengthening its long-term growth strategy by expanding its portfolio across petrochemicals, gas, renewable energy, digital businesses and customer-centric energy solutions. “The first quarter of FY27 was financially challenging. However, it also demonstrated our resilience, operational agility, ability to navigate uncertainty and collective strength to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

GENERAL Kothari Industrial, Italy’s IUAD Set Up Design Institution At Hosur In TN

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd has incorporated Kothari Industrial IUAD Design Pvt Ltd in collaboration with Italy’s IUAD – Istituto Universitario di Architettura e Design, establishing what the company said is India’s first international design institution. The institution, to be located at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, aims to combine Italian design excellence with India’s manufacturing capabilities, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Positions Itself To Become World’s Leading AI Solutions Provider

HCLTech sees artificial intelligence as a key growth driver and is positioning itself to become the world’s leading AI solutions provider. The global technology company always viewed disruption as an opportunity for reinvention and growth, and believes AI and related technologies will create larger business opportunities in the years ahead. AI strategy Chairperson Roshni Nadar […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

GENERAL IIMBue 2026 To Bring Together Noel Tata, G V Prasad And Business Titans

As businesses navigate an era shaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts and rapidly evolving markets, IIMBue 2026, the flagship leadership conclave of the IIM Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA), will bring together some of India’s most influential business and policy leaders to discuss how organisations can redefine growth rather than merely adapt to change. Scheduled for […]

CW Bureau · Jul 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Magnum Ice Cream Company Opens R&D Centre In Whitefield, Bengaluru

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has inaugurated a Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) Centre in Bengaluru to accelerate product and packaging innovation for the Indian market. Spread across 13,000 sq. ft., the facility houses a laboratory and a digitally enabled pilot plant, bringing together ice cream science, culinary expertise, packaging development and consumer technical […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

GENERAL Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam To Support Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Marking his 64th birthday, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has launched Vande Bharatam, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts and multiple Indian languages. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cyient Eyes Stronger Growth In FY27; Unveils ‘The Next Orbit’ Strategy

Cyient Ltd., an engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, network and operations management services company, has unveiled The Next Orbit, its new strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening market leadership, while expressing confidence of delivering stronger and more profitable growth in FY27. The Hyderabad-headquartered company, which provides digital engineering, technology and consulting services across aerospace and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

GENERAL After 90 Years Of ‘Caring For Life’, Cipla Charts Innovative Journey Path

Ninety years ago, Mumbai headquartered Cipla Ltd, began with a mission to make medicines affordable and accessible for Indians. What started as a commitment to self-reliance in pharmaceuticals has evolved into a global healthcare enterprise serving millions of patients across markets. As Cipla celebrates 90 years of its journey, the company is looking ahead with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mphasis, India School Of Business To Unveil AI Hub To Advance Research

Mphasis Ltd, a global AI-led and platform-driven technology solutions provider, and Indian School of Business (ISB) have launched the ‘Mphasis AI Hub’, a cross-functional collaboration aimed at accelerating AI-led research, innovation and capacity building for societal and sectoral impact in India. The initiative, supported by the Mphasis F1 Foundation, will see an investment of ₹20 […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING Mahindra & Mahindra Patents Grow 20-Fold Over A Decade To 1,334

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), a leading automotive and farm equipment manufacturer and part of the Mahindra Group, reaffirmed its focus on R&D and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has reported a 20-fold increase in patents granted over the past decade, rising from 56 in FY16 to 1,334 in FY26. The cumulative number of patent […]

CW Bureau · Apr 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY EaseMyTrip Integrates With ChatGPT To Power AI-led Travel Discovery

EaseMyTrip, a leading online travel-tech platform, has integrated with ChatGPT to enable travellers to search for flights and hotels directly within the app, marking a shift towards conversational, AI-led travel discovery. The integration allows users to access EaseMyTrip via the apps section on ChatGPT and simply input their travel requirements in natural language to receive […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Exfinity Venture Delivers Multiple Exits, Achieves Full Capital Return

Leading deep-tech venture capital fund Exfinity Venture Partners has delivered a series of strategic exits across its portfolio, underlining the growing global appetite for Indian-built deep technology and enterprise AI software. In the recent twelve months, Exfinity has completed three strategic exits involving Western multinational acquirers, signaling India’s emergence as a trusted source of globally relevant […]

CW Bureau · Jan 21, 2026