GENERAL Crown Holdings Breaks Ground On $550 Mn Beverage Can Plant In UP

Crown Holdings, Inc. has broken ground on its first beverage can manufacturing facility in India, at Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing beverage markets. Announced in April 2026, the state-of-the-art facility represents an investment of $550 million and will feature two production lines […]

CW Bureau · Sep 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders & Distillers Launches Premium Whisky ‘The Indian Edit’

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has launched ‘The Indian Edit’, a premium whisky positioned for contemporary and globally oriented Indian consumers. The brand is built around the idea that modern Indian success is increasingly expressed through the confidence to shape traditions and evolving culture into a distinct personal identity. The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 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

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

MANUFACTURING Amber Group Breaks Ground For PCB, AC Manufacturing Unit Near Jewar

Amber Group, a leading electronics manufacturing and air-conditioner solutions company, has conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for two advanced manufacturing facilities at Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YIEDA) near Noida International Airport (Jewar). The ceremony, held on June 27, marked the start of construction of a greenfield air-conditioner manufacturing plant by Amber and an advanced printed […]

CW Bureau · Jun 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABDL Bets on Premiumisation, Capacity Expansion for Growth

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABDL), one of the India’s leading spirits companies, plans to drive growth through premiumisation, portfolio diversification, distribution expansion and capacity augmentation as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Indian and overseas spirits markets. The company said its focus in FY27 would remain on expanding its Prestige & Above […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Radico Khaitan Relaunches After Dark Blue Whisky In New Avatar In UP

Radico Khaitan Ltd., an alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has unveiled a refreshed premium packaging for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky as it seeks to strengthen the brand’s appeal among aspirational consumers amid growing premiumisation in the Indian spirits market. The company said the redesigned packaging reflects evolving consumer preferences and contemporary design trends while retaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY UP CM Yogi Unveils Project GANGA To Connect Over 20 Lakh Households

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has flagged off Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement), a statewide digital inclusion initiative being implemented in association with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL), the broadband vertical of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), with the objective of connecting over 20 lakh households through high-speed broadband services. The launch […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Energy Solutions To Acquire 100% IntelliSmart Stake For ₹3,050 Cr

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) has signed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., along with the redemption of optionally convertible debentures of Intellismart held by NIIF, for an enterprise value of ₹3,050 crore. The acquisition is expected to strengthen AESL’s position in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Power To Acquire JPVL 24% Stake, UP Thermal Plant For ₹4,194 Cr

Adani Power Ltd, part of the diversified Adani Group with interests across energy, infrastructure and logistics, has signed definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) to acquire a 24% stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) and a 180-MW thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh for a total consideration of ₹4,193.59 crore. The acquisition is […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

AUTO Eurogrip Tyres Expands Retail Footprint, Opens New Store In UP

Eurogrip, a leading 2 & 3-wheeler tyre brand from TVS Srichakra Ltd, has opened an exclusive retail store in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, as part of its strategy to strengthen its branded retail presence across key markets in India. The new outlet marks the brand’s 15th signature store in the country and is aimed at bringing […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors Hits 10 Lakh Milestone At Lucknow Plant, Eyes Green Mobility

Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has marked a defining milestone with the rollout of its 10 lakhth commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three and a half decades of its presence in Uttar Pradesh. Milestone underscores green mobility push The milestone vehicle, a zero-emission electric bus, highlights the shared […]

CW Bureau · Apr 15, 2026