ECONOMY PM Opens Chennai Metro Extension, Dedicates Projects Worth ₹13,000 Cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, with a focus on urban mobility, road and rail connectivity, industrial expansion and employment generation. The projects are expected to improve connectivity, reduce travel time in Chennai and […]

CW Bureau · Oct 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Essencore Launches KLEVV Premium Memory Brand In Indian Market

Hong Kong-headquartered memory and storage solutions company Essencore has launched its premium consumer brand KLEVV in India as it looks to strengthen its presence in the country’s growing electronics and technology market. KLEVV offers high-performance memory and storage products for gaming, eSports, content creation and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. As part of its India strategy, […]

CW Bureau · Oct 8, 2026

MANUFACTURING Kothari’s Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed Appointed As ISF Vice President

The Indian Shoe Federation (ISF) has appointed Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed, Executive Chairman, Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), as its new Vice President, with effect from September 28, 2026.  The appointment was announced at the federation’s 34th Annual General Meeting held in Chennai. The appointment comes as India’s footwear industry looks to expand its manufacturing and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Next-Gen Missile Vessel For Navy

The keel laying ceremony of the first ship under the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in Kochi on September 18, 2026, marking a key milestone in the construction programme. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the chief guest at the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026

MANUFACTURING AM/NS India Secures BIS Licence For Two New Q&T Steel Standards

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has strengthened its advanced steel portfolio by securing Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licences under two new standards, including the first All India First BIS Licence for quenched and tempered steel plates. The company has become the first steel manufacturer in India to receive the All India First BIS […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY EyeROV Presents Underwater Drones To World Leaders At BRICS Summit

EyeROV, a Kerala-based deep-tech startup, showcased its underwater drones to world leaders at the recently concluded BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Co-founder and CEO Johns T Mathai demonstrated the company’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology, highlighting applications in infrastructure inspection, defence, maritime security and scientific research. Focus on underwater inspection Dams, bridges, ports and offshore […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Saatvik Green Bags ₹1,041 Cr SECI Order For 600 MW Solar Modules

Saatvik Green Energy Ltd has been selected by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as one of the bidders for a 600 MWp capacity package under a tender for domestically manufactured solar PV modules valued at ₹1,042 crore to be executed by December 27. The tender covers the manufacturing, testing, packing, supply and transportation […]

CW Bureau · Sep 16, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Liberty Shoes Eyes Future Growth With Stronger Brands And Designs

Footwear major Liberty Shoes Ltd is looking to strengthen its position in the Indian footwear market by focusing on product innovation, contemporary designs, technology-led operations and stronger brands as consumer preferences evolve. The management, in a letter to shareholders, said the company will focus on improving efficiency, maintaining disciplined costs and enhancing its ability to […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

AUTO TVS Sensing Solutions Acquires 51% Stake In Pune’s Weber Drivetrain

TVS Sensing Solutions Pvt Ltd (TVSSPL), a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Srichakra Ltd, has acquired a 51% stake in Pune-based electric vehicle technology company Weber Drivetrain Pvt Ltd for ₹10 lakh. The acquisition was completed on August 31 following the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement with G-Power Energy & Technology Pvt Ltd […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE W.S. Industries Plans Warehousing, Logistics For Diversified Growth

W.S. Industries (India) Ltd is expanding into warehousing and logistics as part of a broader strategy to diversify beyond its traditional EPC business, which has faced challenges and losses in recent years. The company sees the new verticals as an opportunity to build more stable revenue streams and reduce its dependence on project-based EPC operations, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

B HAL, Safran Sign Contract To Develop Aravalli Helicopter Turboshaft Engine

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. for the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of a new-generation high-power helicopter engine in the 3,500-4,000 shp class. Named Aravalli, the turboshaft engine has been selected to power HAL’s upcoming 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

MANUFACTURING MeitY Notifies MPMS To Boost India’s Electronics Production Ecosystem

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s position as a global mobile phone manufacturing hub and deepening the domestic electronics supply chain. The five-year scheme, which will run from FY27 to FY31, seeks to increase […]

CW Bureau · Aug 21, 2026