CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, April 30, 2026: Indian Bank MD & CEO, Binod Kumar today announced Q4 F Y 25-26 Results (Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year ended 31st March 2026). He said that the Bank has achieved a robust financial performance for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, underpinned by steady growth in business, improved asset quality, and enhanced profitability.  The Bank’s total business registered a healthy growth of 12.79% year-on-year, driven by strong credit expansion across Retail, Agriculture, MSME and Corporate segments. Credit sanctions witnessed a sharp surge of 62%, reflecting broad-based demand across sectors. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  For FY26, the Bank posted a net profit of ₹12,156 crore, marking an 11.33% increase over the previous year. Quarterly net profit for March 2026 stood at ₹3,103 crore, up 4.97% year-on-year and 1.37% sequentially. Operating profit for the March quarter rose 5.32% to ₹5,286 crore, while Net Interest Income (...

Chennai, April 29, 2026: In a landmark advancement for cardiac care in India, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, has successfully performed the country’s first combined minimally invasive cardiac procedures—Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) along with the implantation of a dual chamber leadless pacemaker—in a single patient, entirely without open-heart surgery. The breakthrough procedure was carried out on a 75-year-old woman with a prior history of bypass surgery, who presented with severe breathlessness affecting her daily life. She had also experienced multiple episodes of loss of consciousness over three months, pointing to a serious cardiac condition. Detailed diagnostic evaluation, including a CT aortogram, revealed severe aortic stenosis—a critical narrowing of the heart’s main valve—and a 2:1 atrioventricular (AV) block, a condition that disrupts the heart’s electrical signaling. The coexistence of these conditions, combined with her age and surgical history, placed the ...

Chennai, April 29, 2026: What initially appeared to be routine, recurrent chest infections in a 10-year-old boy turned into a life-threatening medical condition, underscoring the dangers of silent symptoms in pediatric illnesses. Doctors at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, successfully diagnosed and removed a rare 900-gram mediastinal germ cell tumor that had occupied a significant portion of the child’s chest. The young patient had been experiencing repeated respiratory infections, which masked the severity of the underlying condition. A detailed evaluation by a multidisciplinary team led to an ultrasound-guided biopsy, confirming a mediastinal germ cell tumor. Alarmingly, the child’s alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were recorded at 2,68,000—far above the normal range—indicating malignancy. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The child underwent five cycles of chemotherapy over three months in an effort to shrink the tumor. However, the mass continued to occupy over 75% of the c...

Chennai, April 28, 2026: CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. has expanded its haircare portfolio with the launch of Nyle++, a new, innovation-led range under its Nyle haircare brand franchise, aimed at redefining daily routines through high-performance, multi-benefit formulations. The launch introduces two first-of-their-kind formats—Serum Shampoo and Chia Seed Gel Shampoo—marking the brand’s entry into hybrid haircare solutions designed for modern consumers seeking both efficiency and results. Positioned as a next-generation upgrade, Nyle++ reflects a dual promise: performance-driven outcomes and an elevated sensorial experience. The brand explains the “++” as a combination of enhanced efficacy and indulgent textures, fragrances, and wash experiences tailored to evolving consumer preferences. The Serum Shampoo, infused with macadamia nut oil serum, is engineered to deliver smooth, glass-shine hair in a single wash, effectively eliminating the need for additional post-wash serums. This streamlined app...

Chennai, April 28, 2026: SRM Easwari Engineering College has inaugurated India’s first Global Excellence Center for Robotics, established in collaboration with Switzerland-based ABB Robotics, marking a major milestone in advanced engineering education and industry-academia partnership. The state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in India and only the third such centre globally set up by ABB Robotics. Designed as a hub for cutting-edge innovation, the centre houses AI-enabled robotic systems and intelligent automation labs, including 3D pin picking, palletising, spot and arc welding cells, service and maintenance units, and VR-based digital simulation environments. Inauguration Youtube Video Link 👇  The ABB Robotics–SRM Easwari Global Excellence Center integrates advanced domains such as autonomous mobile robots, generative AI, vision systems, IoT, PLC automation, digital twin technologies, and smart manufacturing solutions, offering students exposure to next-generation ...

Chennai, April 28, 2026: Chennai-based real estate developer DRA has announced a strategic partnership with California-headquartered Slate Technologies Inc. to deploy its advanced construction intelligence platform, Slate AI, across ongoing and future projects. The move marks a first-of-its-kind adoption of AI-driven construction management in India’s real estate sector. (L to R) Senthil Kumar, Global Head of AI at Slate Technologies;  Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director of DRA; Santosh Kumar, DRA With construction projects becoming increasingly complex, the integration of Slate AI is expected to shift execution practices from traditional reporting methods to proactive, data-driven decision-making. The platform is designed to enhance project visibility, improve agility and reduce execution risks, enabling developers to deliver projects faster while maintaining high quality standards. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  As part of the collaboration, DRA will implement AI across mu...