STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IGCAR Gives Technology To Startups, Scales Up Lab-To-Market Innovation

The Atal Incubation Centre of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (AIC IGCAR FAST Foundation) has stepped up efforts to commercialise indigenous technologies by facilitating technology transfers, startup incubation and industry partnerships, reinforcing the role of deeptech innovation in India’s march towards self-reliance. At an event themed “Translation of IGCAR Technologies: From Lab to Land…and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING Adani, France’s Dioxycle To Develop Low-Carbon Chemical Manufacturing

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, has partnered with French clean-tech company Dioxycle to develop and scale low-carbon chemical manufacturing in India, marking the conglomerate’s strategic entry into the chemicals sector. The long-term partnership will begin with a pilot facility at an Adani Group site to produce formic acid using […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

GENERAL Wadhwani AI Outlines Roadmap To Embed AI In Public Education System

Wadhwani AI, in collaboration with The Bridgespan Group and with support from Google.org, has released a report titled “Harnessing AI in Education for Future Readiness: Bold Bets for Every Learner,” outlining a system-level roadmap to integrate responsible artificial intelligence into India’s public education ecosystem. The report focuses on scaling AI adoption across government education systems […]

CW Bureau · Jul 4, 2026

GENERAL Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam To Support Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Marking his 64th birthday, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has launched Vande Bharatam, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts and multiple Indian languages. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

ECONOMY India, France Bolster Tech Partnership With New Innovation Roadmap 2030

India and France have adopted the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030, a comprehensive framework aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), research, innovation, education, healthcare, space and emerging technologies. The roadmap was announced following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative builds on the two countries’ decision […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Space Economy To Reach $45 Bn In Next Decade: Jitendra Singh

India’s space economy is poised for a significant expansion, with its value expected to rise from the current $8-9 billion to nearly $40-45 billion over the next decade, driven by policy reforms, growing private sector participation and a rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

ECONOMY Industrial Parks Under BHAVYA To Be Tailored For Sectors, Investors: Goyal

The BHAVYA scheme will follow a challenge-based competitive framework under which states will submit detailed project proposals highlighting their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential. The Centre will work closely with industry stakeholders to identify the most suitable sectors and infrastructure requirements for each location, whether for manufacturing, chemicals, data centres or […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE IBC Resolution Facilitates Creditors Recover Over ₹4 Lakh Cr In 10 Years

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, has completed 10 years, marking a significant milestone in India’s financial and legal reform journey. Over the past decade, the IBC has evolved into a key institutional mechanism for improving credit discipline, accelerating recovery processes and strengthening confidence in the country’s insolvency ecosystem. […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

ECONOMY GIFT City Emerges As Global Financial Powerhouse With 37 Banking Entities

GIFT City has strengthened its position as a globally competitive international financial and business hub, with banking assets crossing $110 billion and capital commitments under fund management activities exceeding $32 billion. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on the progress of GIFT City and its expanding international financial services […]

CW Bureau · May 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING HMT Kalamassery Ships Machine To South Africa, Boosts Global Footprint

HMT at Kalamassery in Kerala has expanded its global footprint with the export of an NH Series machine to South Africa, signalling rising international demand for India-made precision engineering systems. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy flagged off the export dispatch during his visit to HMT’s Kalamassery facility, where he reviewed […]

CW Bureau · May 23, 2026

ECONOMY India Targets Exports Of $2-Trillion Over Next Five Years: Piyush Goyal

India has set a target of achieving exports worth $1 trillion this year and scaling it up to $2 trillion over the next five years, which would be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Addressing the website launch ceremony of Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav, Goyal said India’s […]

CW Bureau · May 18, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE PSBs Post Record ₹1.98 Lakh-Cr Profit In FY26; Bad Loans Hit Historic Lows

India’s public sector banks (PSBs) delivered another year of strong financial performance in FY2025-26, powered by robust credit growth, sharply improved asset quality and record profitability, underlining the sector’s growing strength in supporting the country’s expanding economy. The aggregate business of PSBs rose 12.8% year-on-year to ₹283.3 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026, driven […]

CW Bureau · May 12, 2026