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

INFRASTRUCTURE Investcorp Acquires 20Cube’s India Logistics Business In ₹500-Cr Deal

Global alternative investment firm Investcorp has acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions, a digital-first contract logistics platform in India, for approximately ₹500 crore, as it looks to capitalise on the country’s expanding manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. Investcorp will back 20Cube’s existing founding team, Anand Seetharaman and Ranjan Kedia, to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

MANUFACTURING Escorts Kubota Begins Work On ₹2,000 Cr Greenfield Plant In UP

Escorts Kubota Ltd has commenced work on a new greenfield manufacturing plant at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) industrial area in Uttar Pradesh as part of its expansion strategy. The 154-acre facility will be developed in phases with an investment of over ₹2,000 crore and will manufacture tractors, farm implements, construction equipment and […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

AUTO Maruti Fronx Crosses 2 Lakh Exports, Fastest SUV To Reach The Milestone

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s Fronx has crossed the 2 lakh export milestone in under 38 months, making it the fastest SUV from India to achieve the feat, as the Made-in-India model continues to gain traction in global markets. The SUV, which began exports in June 2023, reached its first lakh exports in less than 25 […]

CW Bureau · Aug 18, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE India Emerges As Top Ship Recycling Nation, Captures 35% Global Share

India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation, with its share of the global market rising to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% a year earlier, as recycling volumes surged nearly 60% to 2.99 million Gross Tonnes (GT). According to the latest report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India’s […]

CW Bureau · Aug 12, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Airtel Business, ITI Partner To Bolster Enterprise Digital Transformation

Airtel Business and ITI Ltd have entered into a strategic collaboration to help enterprises across India accelerate digital transformation, modernise legacy systems and strengthen their digital resilience. The partnership brings together the connectivity, technology and communications capabilities of Airtel Business with ITI Ltd’s engineering, manufacturing and technology expertise to develop and deliver scalable digital solutions […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

MANUFACTURING Swan Defence Wins Svitzer Contract To Build Four Advanced Harbour Tugs

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) has secured a contract from Denmark-based global towage operator Svitzer A/S to build four advanced TRAnsverse 3200 harbour tugs, reinforcing India’s emergence as a competitive destination for sophisticated shipbuilding. The vessels will be built at SDHI’s Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2028. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 6, 2026

AUTO Hyundai To Nearly Double Pune Plant Capacity To 3.2 Lakh Units In Phases

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) plans to nearly double the production capacity of its recently commissioned Pune manufacturing facility to 3.2 lakh units in phases from the current 1.7 lakh units, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint and export ambitions from India. The expansion plan, outlined by HMIL Managing Director & CEO Tarun Garg in the company’s […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 4, 2026