INFRASTRUCTURE KIOCL Bets On Devadari Mine, Integration Projects To Drive Growth

Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL), which has been in existence for 50 years, is preparing to shape its next phase of growth with a focus on operational expansion, raw material security and value-added capabilities. As the company enters FY27, its strategic priorities include accelerating the operationalisation of the Devadari Iron Ore Mine (DIOM), commissioning […]

CW Bureau · Sep 10, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Cabinet Approves ₹10,021 Cr Railway Projects Across Four Southern States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway multi-tracking projects with a total estimated cost of ₹10,021 crore. The projects will cover 540 km across 17 districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing line capacity and improving operational efficiency and service reliability. Five projects […]

CW Bureau · Sep 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gokaldas Exports Steps Up Capacity, Diversifies Customer Base In Big Way

Bengaluru-based Gokaldas Exports Ltd. is expanding manufacturing capacity, diversifying its customer base and strengthening vertical integration as it prepares for a gradual recovery in global apparel demand. The apparel manufacturer and exporter is commissioning new capacity in Bhopal and Karnataka and expanding operations in Kenya, with the additions expected to come on stream in the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 6, 2026

B Hindalco Commissions India’s First Superfine PPT ATH Plant In Karnataka

Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has commissioned a greenfield Superfine PPT ATH (Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate) plant in Belagavi, Karnataka, marking the first domestic production of the high-value specialty alumina product. The facility has an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes and strengthens Hindalco’s Specialty Alumina portfolio while supporting the growing […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Energy Solutions Wins ₹4,700-Cr Transmission Project In Karnataka

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has won a ₹4,700-crore transmission project to evacuate renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra, while supporting the growing pumped storage ecosystem across Satara, Pune and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, named “Network Expansion Scheme in Western Region to Cater to Pumped Storage Potential near […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY Athulya Senior Care Opens Third Geriatric Care Centre In Bengaluru

Athulya Senior Care, India’s largest assisted living provider, inaugurated its third Integrated Geriatric Care Centre in Mathikere, Bengaluru. With more than 300 dedicated senior care beds across Bengaluru, Athulya is now the city’s largest provider of integrated geriatric care. Demand for elder care rises Older adults account for 9.2% of Karnataka’s population, among the highest […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE TVS Capital-Backed Saarathi Finance Opens 100th Branch In Telangana

TVS Capital-backed Saarathi Finance, an MSME-focused NBFC, has opened its 100th branch in Jagtial, Telangana. The new branch will strengthen its presence across northern Telangana. The branch will provide customer-focused financial solutions to MSMEs, entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region. Saarathi Finance commenced operations in April 2025. Focus on MSME lending The NBFC […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Buys 2-Acre For ₹400-Cr Housing Project In S. Bengaluru

Leading Bengaluru-based realty developer Brigade Group has acquired a two-acre land parcel on Kanakapura Road in South Bengaluru, where it plans to develop a premium residential project with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of around ₹400 crore. The project will come up on one of South Bengaluru’s fastest-growing residential corridors and will offer homes […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

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