RETAIL/FMCG Orkla India Banks On MTR & Eastern To Build Future Ready Food Company

Orkla India Ltd, a leading multi-category food company, is strengthening its packaged foods business by expanding its flagship MTR and Eastern brands, accelerating international growth, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing distribution capabilities. MTR has a strong presence in convenience foods and spices, particularly in Karnataka, while Eastern is a leading spices brand in […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Launches ₹300-Cr Premium Housing Project In Mysuru

Brigade Group, a leading real estate developer, has launched Brigade Misty Greens, a premium residential project in Mysuru through a Joint Development Agreement, with a projected revenue potential of more than ₹300 crore. Spread across 4.5 acres, the project comprises three- and four-bedroom apartments along with 14 exclusive duplex units, targeting homebuyers and long-term investors […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

HOSPITALITY The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts Unveils Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary as the new identity for its recently acquired luxury retreat in Coorg. The rebranding reflects the property’s location amid 76 acres of ancient forests, coffee plantations and the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats. The company said the new identity aligns with its strategy of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors And Castrol India Launch Used Oil Circularity Pilot In Karnataka

Tata Motors and Castrol India Ltd have joined hands to launch a pilot programme aimed at creating a traceable circular ecosystem for used engine oil, marking a significant step towards responsible hazardous waste management and sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a structured system for collecting, storing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Manba Finance Enters South India Through Nammaloan Partnership

Manba Finance Ltd, Mumbai-based vehicle and retail financing NBFC, has entered the South Indian market through a strategic partnership with Sreesastha (Nammaloan), marking a significant step in the Mumbai-based non-banking finance company’s national expansion strategy. The partnership will initially focus on Karnataka, followed by an entry into Tamil Nadu during the current financial year, with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Radico Khaitan Relaunches After Dark Blue Whisky In New Avatar In UP

Radico Khaitan Ltd., an alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has unveiled a refreshed premium packaging for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky as it seeks to strengthen the brand’s appeal among aspirational consumers amid growing premiumisation in the Indian spirits market. The company said the redesigned packaging reflects evolving consumer preferences and contemporary design trends while retaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Clean Max Enviro, Meta Partner For 900 MW Renewable Energy Projects

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd. (CleanMax) has partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. to develop 837 MW of large-scale solar and wind energy projects across Rajasthan and Karnataka. With this addition, the total renewable energy capacity under the partnership between the two companies has crossed 900 MW, including previously announced projects. Renewable energy push The […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Suzlon Energy Secures 195 MW Repeat Order From Sunsure Energy

Suzlon Energy Ltd, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has secured a repeat order of 195 MW from Sunsure Energy, taking total sales of its 3 MW platform to nearly 9 GW. The order builds on the ongoing partnership between Suzlon and Sunsure, taking their cumulative partnership to nearly 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka. […]

CW Bureau · May 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Krishival Foods Expands Deep Freezer Network To Over 15,000 Units

Krishival Foods Ltd, an FMCG company specialising in premium nuts, dried fruits and ice cream, has expanded its deep freezer network to over 15,000 units across its retail network, strengthening cold chain infrastructure and last-mile distribution for its ice cream brand Melt N Mellow. The company’s freezer base increased from 3,732 units at the beginning […]

CW Bureau · Apr 20, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Pace Digitek Bags Renewable Energy Project In Karnataka’s Pavagada

Pace Digitek Ltd has received a Letter of Award from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) for the development of a ₹1,775 crore, large-scale renewable energy project at the Pavagada Solar Park. The project marks a significant milestone for the company as it further strengthens its capabilities in integrated solar and energy storage solutions. The […]

CW Bureau · Feb 11, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE How The Bike Taxi Verdict Reboots Aggregators’ Growth Plans

The Karnataka High Court’s division bench has lifted the state’s long-standing ban on bike taxis, reopening a crucial revenue and employment stream for ride-hailing aggregators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido. The ruling not only ends months of operational uncertainty but also signals a broader judicial pushback against blanket restrictions on technology-led transport models. The […]

CW Bureau · Jan 24, 2026