INFRASTRUCTURE GRSE, YIL Perform Bhoomi Puja For Five Brownfield Expansion Projects

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Navratna Defence PSU, and Yantra India Ltd (YIL) have performed bhoomi puja for five brownfield expansion projects across West Bengal, with the initiatives aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, defence manufacturing and indigenous industrial capabilities. Three projects of GRSE mark a significant step towards enhancing the shipyard’s manufacturing capacity […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 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

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Paisalo Digital BC Channel Crosses $1 Bn In Total Gross Transaction Value

NBFC firm Paisalo Digital Ltd’s Business Correspondent (BC) channel has crossed $1 billion in cumulative gross transaction value (GTV), marking a key milestone in its distribution franchise and last-mile delivery capabilities. The milestone highlights the growing scale of Paisalo’s BC ecosystem and the increasing customer engagement across the channel. BC network expands The company has […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Justdial Bets Big On AI To Transform Local Search, Boost India’s MSMEs

Justdial is stepping up its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), conversational search and digital tools for merchants as it seeks to strengthen its position in India’s rapidly evolving local discovery market. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Justdial Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer V S S Mani said […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PayU, Marg ERP To Transform Digital Payments For Pharma Distributors

Fintech platform PayU has entered into a strategic partnership with business management software provider Marg ERP to streamline digital payment collections and reconciliation for India’s pharma distributors, retailers and MSMEs. The collaboration will integrate PayU’s payment infrastructure into Marg ERP’s business management platform, enabling users to manage ordering, payments and reconciliation within a single workflow […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

MANUFACTURING Adani Defence Begins Work On ₹2,500-Cr Missile Manufacturing Unit

Adani Defence & Aerospace has commenced work on its ₹2,500-crore missile manufacturing project in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, which will create South Asia’s largest private-sector missile ecosystem. The project will integrate missile system manufacturing with composite propellant and Trinitrotoluene production at a single location, creating an at-scale capability for India’s private defence sector. Employment and supply […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

ECONOMY Investing In Future: Ensuring Women Owned Small Businesses Can Thrive

When we picture engines of economic growth and job creation, we tend to think of large multinational companies and global brands. Yet, in emerging and developing economies, it is primarily micro, small, and medium-sized businesses that play this critical role. Small and medium-sized businesses represent around 90% of all businesses worldwide, and account for more […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

ECONOMY Next 20 Years May Mirror 1925-1945 Geopolitical Turbulence, Says CEA

The next two decades are likely to witness a period of geopolitical uncertainty and global realignment similar to the years between 1925 and 1945, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned, urging businesses, policymakers and educational institutions to prepare for a more volatile and complex world. Speaking on the latest episode of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Rate Status Quo To Benefit Exporters, Homebuyers And MSMEs: KVB CEO

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to retain the repo rate at 5.25%  and maintain a neutral policy stance will provide stability to borrowers, businesses and financial markets while preserving flexibility to respond to evolving global conditions, according to Karur Vysya Bank (KVB). Stable policy environment supports growth Commenting on the RBI’s latest monetary policy […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 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

GENERAL From Grassroots To Rail Routes: OSOP Grants Market Access For Artisans

A quiet revolution is happening at railway stations across India, turning transit hubs into vibrant marketplaces for local craftsmanship. It is all about OSOP. The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative of Indian Railways, announced in the Union Budget 2022–23, is designed to promote indigenous products by providing dedicated retail spaces for artisans and Self-Help […]

Sajan C Kumar · Apr 4, 2026