HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Plans ₹40,000-Cr Investment Over Next Three Years

Brigade Group, a diversified real estate developer, plans to invest ₹40,000 crore over the next three years to develop a pipeline of 40 million sq. ft. across its key markets as it enters its fifth decade of operations. The group, which is completing 40 years in business, has developed more than 110 million sq. ft. […]

CW Bureau · Oct 8, 2026

ECONOMY From Polythene To Products: How India Is rewriting Its Plastic Story

India’s plastic story is changing, from reducing single-use bags to recovering discarded packaging and converting waste into products such as furniture, pipes and chipboards. The shift has been supported by stricter rules and stronger waste-management systems. The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched on October 2, 2014, strengthened collection, segregation and recovery, while identified single-use plastic items […]

CW Bureau · Sep 27, 2026

AUTO Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 90% Recycled Water Use In Manufacturing

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reaffirmed its focus on environmental sustainability, highlighting its use of renewable electricity, recycled water and biodiversity conservation as part of its environmental initiatives. The company said it has been using 100% renewable electricity for its manufacturing operations since FY2021, helping reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. The initiatives are aligned with […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PepsiCo Advances Sustainability Across India Food Value Chain

PepsiCo has reported progress in embedding sustainability across its global and India operations, with initiatives spanning agriculture, water management, packaging, manufacturing, logistics and consumer products. The company’s 2025 ESG performance update said PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries. It has also achieved 100% […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

MANUFACTURING Tuticorin Alkali Unveils New Identity For Next Growth Phase

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (TFL), a manufacturer of soda ash and ammonium chloride, has unveiled a new brand identity and logo as the company seeks to position its next phase of growth around sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency and international markets. The new identity comes after more than five decades of operations and reflects […]

CW Bureau · Sep 10, 2026

GENERAL Adani Power Improves ESG Score To 66, Retains ‘Aspiring’ Category

Adani Power Ltd (APL) has improved its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) score assessed by NSE Sustainability to 66, compared with 65 in FY26. APL continues to rank higher than other major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies, while retaining its position in the “Aspiring” category. NSE Sustainability conducts annual assessment NSE Sustainability, a […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE AU SFB Gets Shareholders’ Nod To Raise Borrowing Limit To ₹30,000 Cr

AU Small Finance Bank’s shareholders have approved three special resolutions to raise the bank’s borrowing limit up to ₹30,000 crore and enable fundraising through non-convertible debt and other permissible instruments. The resolutions were passed at the bank’s 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM), held through video conferencing. The approvals will provide the bank greater flexibility to […]

CW Bureau · Sep 6, 2026

GENERAL Adani Energy Solutions Gets Top Global ESG Score In Utilities

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company, has secured the highest ESG score globally among companies in the Utilities sector, according to S&P Global’s latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review. Following the review, AESL’s ESG score rose to 90 out of 100 from 81 earlier. The score compares with […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

AUTO Force Motors Target Growth Through Digital And Specialised Mobility

Force Motors Ltd, a fully integrated automobile manufacturer, is strengthening its digital, sustainability and specialised mobility capabilities while expanding its presence across diverse vehicle segments. The company continues to focus on differentiated mobility solutions rather than competing across every segment, said its Managing Director Prasan Firodia in a letter to shareholders. Digital transformation gains momentum […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

GENERAL Hexaware Tech Partners With Ashoka To Support Social Entrepreneurs

Hexaware Technologies, an AI-first digital and IT services company, has partnered with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organisation, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative to provide grant support to two social entrepreneurs. The fellowship stipends will enable selected Fellows in India to dedicate their time to developing and scaling sustainable […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE VA Tech Wabag Signs Mega Order For Doha SWRO Desalination Plant

VA Tech Wabag Ltd, a multinational water technology company, has signed a mega contract valued at over ₹1,000 crore for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II in Kuwait, marking its entry into the country and strengthening its presence across the GCC region. The order was awarded in June 2026 by […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Suzlon Sees Integrated Energy Ecosystems Driving Future Growth

Suzlon Group is positioning integrated renewable energy solutions as the next phase of the energy transition, with wind, solar, storage and digital technologies working together to deliver reliable clean power. The company sees rising energy demand and geopolitical uncertainties strengthening the case for resilient, locally sourced renewable energy systems. Suzlon targets integrated ecosystem “The future […]

CW Bureau · Aug 15, 2026