Birla's Rs.5 Billion Jewellery Store Expansion

01 Feb 2024 CW Team

Birla Group, a stalwart in the business arena, has unveiled plans to infuse a monumental ?5 billion into its jewellery division, embarking on an expansive journey to construct an unparalleled nationwide network of exclusive stores. This strategic investment underscores the company's commitment to capturing the flourishing consumer market and elevating the jewellery shopping experience.

The initiative promises to reshape the retail landscape, positioning Birla's jewellery arm as a dominant player in the industry. With a focus on customer-centricity and innovation, the brand aims to create an immersive and luxurious shopping environment in each exclusive store.

Key elements of the plan include cutting-edge store designs, curated collections, and advanced technology integration to enhance the overall customer experience. The investment is expected to generate employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth across various regions.

Industry experts anticipate that Birla's visionary move will set new benchmarks in the jewellery sector, contributing significantly to the nation's economic prosperity. As the project unfolds, consumers can anticipate a revolution in the way they perceive and indulge in the art of fine jewellery shopping.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..