MANUFACTURING India Extends Imposition Of CVD On Import Of Solar Glass From Malaysia

Borosil Renewables Ltd, India’s leading solar glass manufacturer, has welcomed the Centre’s decision to continue the imposition of definitive countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of solar glass (textured tempered glass) from Malaysia for another five years. The recommendation by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) follows a review that found continued subsidisation of imports […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG LG Electronics India Charts EXCEL Strategy To Accelerate India Growth

LG Electronics India Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances companies, has unveiled a long-term growth roadmap under its “EXCEL” strategy to position India as a global manufacturing and export hub. The company said EXCEL stands for export expansion, new factory production, expansion of market leadership and localisation, with all pillars already […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

AUTO Toyota Kirloskar Motor Inks MoU With Karnataka Govt For TKM Bizintel Hub

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, an automobile manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Karnataka to expand its operations in India through the establishment of the TKM Bizintel Hub at KWIN City in Bengaluru. The initiative reflects the collaboration between Toyota Kirloskar Motor and the Karnataka government to strengthen engineering capabilities, digital innovation […]

CW Bureau · May 26, 2026

MANUFACTURING NIBE Group Bets Big On Indigenous Defence Systems With Shirdi Plant

India’s push towards defence self-reliance received a major boost with the inauguration of NIBE Group’s Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The new facility will focus on manufacturing advanced artillery systems, missile and space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials and autonomous defence platforms, strengthening […]

CW Bureau · May 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING Lava Deepens Localisation Push With New Noida Mobile Component Unit

Lava International, leading mobile manufacturing brand, has inaugurated a new component and charger manufacturing unit at its Noida facility, stepping up its localisation strategy as India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem moves beyond simple assembly towards deeper value addition. The expansion comes at a time when the Indian government is aggressively pushing domestic electronics production under the […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

ECONOMY India Targets Exports Of $2-Trillion Over Next Five Years: Piyush Goyal

India has set a target of achieving exports worth $1 trillion this year and scaling it up to $2 trillion over the next five years, which would be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Addressing the website launch ceremony of Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav, Goyal said India’s […]

CW Bureau · May 18, 2026

GENERAL National Test House Ghaziabad To House Advanced Shoe Testing Lab

National Test House, Northern Region, Ghaziabad has established a state-of-the-art shoe testing laboratory to provide comprehensive and high-precision footwear testing services for MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, consumers and regulatory authorities across the country. The organisation said the facility marks an important step towards strengthening India’s quality assurance infrastructure for the rapidly growing footwear sector and enhancing […]

CW Bureau · May 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mekr Technologies Raises ₹67 Cr In Series A Round Led By Avaana Capital

Mekr Technologies has raised ₹67 crore in its Series A funding round led by Avaana Capital as the company looks to strengthen its integrated appliance design and manufacturing platform. Founded in 2022 by Anand Yadav and Gaurang Kuchhal, Mekr operates as a full-stack design and manufacturing company focused on India’s consumer appliance ecosystem. The company […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

GENERAL Sunil Mittal Calls For Bigger India Bets After Receiving CII Lifetime Award

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been conferred with the CII President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his contribution to India’s economic growth, entrepreneurship and nation-building. Accepting the honour, Mittal said the recognition held special significance due to his long association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 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

GENERAL Vande Bharat Express Sees 34% Growth In FY26 Passenger Traffic

Indian Railways has recorded a sharp surge in passenger patronage on the Vande Bharat Express network, with around 3.98 crore passengers travelling in FY26, marking a 34% growth over the previous year. This increase reflects the rising preference for fast, comfortable and modern rail travel across the country, with the Vande Bharat network serving over […]

CW Bureau · Apr 11, 2026

MANUFACTURING From Steel Plants To Warship: SAIL’s Role In INS Taragiri Commissioning

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The warship was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 3, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime defence architecture. […]

CW Bureau · Apr 5, 2026