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Chennai, October 29th, 2024 - In a powerful display of support for stroke awareness, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik joined forces with SIMS Hospitals to commemorate World Stroke Day. The event brought together a diverse group of individuals, including stroke survivors, healthcare professionals, and corporate teams, all united by a common goal: to raise awareness about stroke and inspire hope for recovery. The highlight of the event was the thrilling 'Strike Against Stroke' cricket match, which saw corporate teams and healthcare professionals face off in a friendly yet competitive match. The "Strike Against Stroke" match was won by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), while Equitas Small Finance Bank and Brakes India came in first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. The winner of the match was Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). This unique initiative aimed to promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, while also highlighting the importance of being...

Chennai, 29th October 2024:  On World Stroke Day 2024, Apollo Hospitals Chennai reaffirms its commitment to addressing the growing burden of stroke in India, where cases have surged alarmingly from 1.25 million in 2021 to approximately 1.8 million in 2023 (according to ISA). Apollo Hospitals remains dedicated to enhancing awareness, early intervention, and comprehensive stroke care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. (L to R): Patient; Dr. Lakshmi Nair, Consultant Rehabilitation Physician, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. Sathishkumar Venkatasamy, Sr. Consultant Neurologist & Stroke Specialist, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Sr. Consultant Interventional Neurologist & Stroke Specialist, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam, Sr. Consultant Neuro Surgoen & Hod Endovascular Neuro Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. V.l. Arul Selvan, Sr. Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals; Dr. P.r. Prabash, Sr. Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals; Patient Timely inter...

Chenai, October 28, 2024: The financial results for Indian Bank's Q2H1FY25, which ended on September 30, 2024, were revealed by Chairnan and Manging Director SL Jain today. From Rs 1988 Cr in Sep'23 to Rs 2707 Cr in Sep'24, net profit increased 36% year on year. The bank's operating profit increased from Rs 4303 Cr in Q2FY24 to Rs 4728 Cr in Q2FY25, a 10% YoY improvement. From Rs 5741 Cr in the year-ago quarter to Rs 6194 Cr in the current one, net interest income grew by 8% YoY. (L to R) Mahesh Kumar Bajaj, Executive Director; SL Jain, CMD; Ashutosh Choudhury, Executive Director; Brajesh Kumar Singh, Executive Director From Rs 806 Cr on Sep. 23 to Rs 891 Cr on Sep. 24, fee-based income increased by 11% YoY. The bank's return on equity (RoE) rose 114 basis points to 21.04% in the current quarter from 19.90% in the year-ago quarter, while its return on assets (RoA) improved 27 basis points to 1.33% from 1.06%. While the Indian Bank's total deposits rose 8% YoY t...