RETAIL/FMCG Madden NYC Makes India Debut With Women’s Footwear Collection

Madden NYC, the accessible fashion brand from Steve Madden has made its debut in India with a women’s footwear collection. The collection is available online and at select retailers across the country. Inspired by the energy of New York City, the brand offers fashion-forward footwear at accessible prices. Collection targets young consumers The debut range […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Linc Opens First Stackoo Experience Centre In Kolkata, Eyes Retail Reach

Linc Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of writing instruments and stationery products, has entered organised retail with the launch of its first Stackoo retail outlet-cum-product experience centre in Kolkata. The company said the new experience centre marks a significant milestone in its retail expansion strategy and is designed to offer consumers an immersive and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

ECONOMY Mumbai Flags Off First Jewellery Consignment To UK Under CETA

Mumbai, India’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, flagged off the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off was part of a nationwide initiative held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and Kolkata to mark India’s first jewellery exports to the UK […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

GENERAL Heritage Foods’ Ex Dir. Nara Brahmani Figures In Fortune India Power List

Heritage Foods Executive Director Nara Brahmani has been featured in the Fortune India 100 Most Powerful Women 2026 list in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the dairy sector. The recognition honours her efforts in driving innovation, strengthening rural livelihoods and building a future-ready dairy and nutrition business. The award was presented at a […]

CW Team · Jul 11, 2026

HOSPITALITY Indian Hotels Company Signs 20 Hotels In Q1, Expands Portfolio To 645

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has signed 20 hotels during the first quarter of FY27, taking its portfolio to 645 hotels, including a pipeline of 263 properties. The hospitality major also opened 11 hotels during the quarter, taking its operational portfolio to over 380 hotels across brands and markets. Growth Across Brands IHCL Executive Vice […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Wealth First Acquires 51% In Mumbai Wealth Firm, Targets ₹20,000 Cr AUM

Wealth First Portfolio Managers Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in Mumbai-based Wealth First Advisors Pvt. Ltd. (WFAPL) at an equity valuation of ₹102.15 crore, with a five-year target of more than doubling its assets under management (AUM) to around ₹20,000 crore. Ahmedabad-based Wealth First, India’s first listed independent financial advisor (IFA) practice, said the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Lifespaces Eyes 75% Sales From Sustenance Projects In 5 Years

Mahindra Lifespaces Developers Ltd expects a healthy pipeline of launches over the next five years while increasing the contribution of sustenance projects to overall sales, said its Managing Director & CEO Amit Kumar Sinha. “Our goal is to increase sales from sustenance projects. This year, 60% of our sales came from new launches and 40% […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

GENERAL DRI Seizes China-Made Firecrackers Worth ₹35 Cr In Chennai & Mumbai

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major smuggling syndicate involved in the illegal import of Chinese-origin firecrackers, seizing contraband worth around ₹35 crore in a series of operations across Chennai and Mumbai. A total of 12 persons have been arrested in connection with the cases. Two smuggling attempts foiled at Chennai Port […]

CW Bureau · Jun 28, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Mundra Airport And Star Air Maiden Flight Connects Mumbai, Goa

Adani Mundra Airport, in partnership with Star Air, has launched its first scheduled flight services connecting Mundra with Mumbai and Goa, marking a significant step in enhancing air connectivity for the Kutch region. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Mundra’s position as an integrated logistics, trade and business hub while improving access to one of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY Leighton Asia Bags Embassy’s ₹850 Cr Order For Mumbai Citadel Project

Embassy Developments Ltd has awarded an ₹850-crore construction contract to Leighton Asia, part of the CIMIC Group, for Embassy Citadel, its ultra-luxury residential development in Worli, Mumbai. The contract covers the complete civil and structural works package for the project, which marks Embassy Developments’ strategic entry into Mumbai’s residential real estate market. Landmark project Embassy […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Capacity To Cross 3 GW By 2028: CBRE 2026 Outlook

India’s data centre (DC) capacity is expected to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2028, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence workloads and the country’s favourable development ecosystem, according to a report by CBRE. The report, 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Trends & Outlook, said India has emerged as one of […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026