Company News

Wipro set to lose $500-million Estee Lauder contract to Accenture

The shift of Estee Lauder's $500-million contract to Accenture marks a setback for Wipro as CEO Srini Palia pushes large efficiency-led deals amid renewed focus on discretionary spending

RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs

The Bengaluru-based asset owner plans acquisitions and joint developments to expand beyond 40 million sq ft, backed by a strong pipeline, near-zero vacancy and fresh capital raising plans

Brigade Group leased out 156K sqft to 2 global firms at Brigade Twin Towers

Brigade Group has leased 156,000 sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers to MANN+HUMMEL and Labcorp, signalling sustained demand for Grade A offices and strengthening the project's commercial appeal

Adecco sees 6-10% salary hikes in 2026; AI-led roles to get bigger jumps

Adecco India's 2026 Salary Guide shows moderate 6-10% hikes for most sectors, with AI, digital tech, EV and specialised roles expected to receive significantly higher increments

NCW Prime Offices Fund acquires grade A+ commercial asset in Pune

NCW-managed Prime Offices Fund enters Pune with 51% stake in 1.1 msf TenSteps asset; portfolio expands to 3.8 msf across three cities

NB Group to invest ₹350 crore on new luxury housing project in Ahmedabad

Nishith Shah, CMD of NB Group, said the total investment to develop this project is estimated at ₹350 crore

German firm Nemetschek appoints Alok Sharma as MD, VP of India biz

The company provides software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) and media industries

GST authorities issue demand notice of ₹6.37 crore to Britannia Industries

The order has been passed under Section 74 of the GST Act for FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24, alleging non-payment of tax due to "incorrect classification" of goods supplied

Ola Electric launches Holi Mahotsav; Roadster range now starts at ₹79,999

This brings electric motorcycles directly at par with popular entry segment ICE motorcycles, the company said in a statement

Natco Pharma launches generic blood cancer treatment medicine in US

The product is available in 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, and 4mg strengths and is distributed primarily through specialty pharmacies and clinics, Natco Pharma said

Jio Platforms appoints Dan Bailey as President, to lead global initiatives

Former Deutsche Bank executive Dan Bailey will lead Jio Platforms' international initiatives and report to Akash Ambani as company prepares for global expansion

Qcom enablement startup Inamo raises $8 million in Series A round

Quick commerce startup Inamo has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Prime Venture Partners to expand its dark store network, accelerate brand onboarding, and scale technology and operations

Nasscom advises IT employees in West Asia to work from home amid tensions

Nasscom has asked IT employees in the Middle East to work from home and remain in touch with embassies as tensions escalate in West Asia, even as Indian IT firms say operations continue as usual

SBI DMD Nitin Chugh exits as contract term ends, digital role concludes

SBI Deputy Managing Director Nitin Chugh, who led the bank's digital banking and transformation initiatives including YONO 2.0, has exited following the conclusion of his contract

Extended Iran conflict may disrupt L&T's order inflows, regional projects

With nearly half its order book linked to the Middle East, L&T may see short-term disruptions from the Iran conflict, raising concerns over execution, exports and regional project pipelines

Mercedes-Benz turns to localisation to lower luxury vans' entry price

Mercedes-Benz has localised assembly of V-Class in India, bringing its entry price to ₹1.4 cr, reducing dependence on costly imports, as the company repositions the van within its top-end portfolio

Seiko resets its India clock, targets 2x revenue in 3 years: Kawada

Japanese watchmaker plans 30 exclusive boutiques by 2028

Vodafone Idea and Ericsson tie up for deploying additional capex

These efforts will lead to enhanced indoor coverage, improved data capacity and support Vi's ongoing efforts for expanding 5G and 4G connectivity

Dabur acquires minority stake in RAS Beauty under new ventures arm

Dabur Ventures has made its first investment by acquiring a minority stake in RAS Beauty for Rs 60 crore, strengthening Dabur's presence in the fast-growing premium skincare market

Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred Lifetime Achievement Award by GSMA

GSMA honoured Bharti Enterprises founder at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, recognising his role in expanding global telecom connectivity and advancing digital inclusion