CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, January 30, 2025: The Government Egmore Museum became the center of vibrant creativity and youthful expression as the ‘What Makes Me Click!’ photography exhibition opened to a rousing reception. The event marked the second phase of the Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4. Member of the Lok Sabha Thamizhachi Thangapandian today visited the exhibition and appreciated the artworks by the Children. Gayathri Nair, Co-Founder, CPB explained about the exhibition. Curated by the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation and the Children’s Photography Archive (UK), this heartwarming showcase celebrates children’s artistic, documentary, experimental, and vernacular photography from around the globe. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Featuring over 200 images from 20 international photography projects, the exhibition highlights the work of children aged three to eighteen, capturing everyday life, local communities, and landscapes through various photographic methods such as film, digital ph...

Chennai, 29 January 2025: G Square, India’s largest real estate developer and Tamil Nadu’s leading plot promoter, has announced its strategic venture into alternate real estate verticals such as villas and apartments . Widely recognized as the pioneer of organized plotted development within urban city limits, G Square now aims to cater to diverse residential preferences across its operating zones, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana. The brand has announced that is projecting to invest over 1000 crores into this strategic expansion over the next 2 years. (L to R) Sivakumar Pethaiyan, National Sales Head, G Square;  Junaith Babu, Chief Operating Officer, G Square This bold expansion will see villas and apartments introduced in both existing and upcoming sites, alongside the brand’s premium plotted developments. G Square’s expansive communities, located in prime urban areas, stand apart from competitors who typically offer smaller layouts in peripheral regions. This advant...

Chennai, January 29, 2024: Indian Bank's MD & CEO Binod Kumar today declared Bank's Q3FY25 Financial results. During the press meet, he said that the bank's standalone bottom line during the quarter rose to Rs 2,852 crore, compared to Rs 2,119 crore in the year-ago period.  Indian Bank's MD & CEO Binod Kumar On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, Indian Bank's profit increased by 5.39% from ₹2,706.44 crore posted in the September quarter of FY25. The net interest income (NII) during the quarter under review came in at ₹6,414.72 crore, up 10.32% from ₹5,814.19 crore posted in Q3 FY24 and 3.55% as against ₹6,194.22 crore posted in the preceding quarter of current fiscal. The PSU bank witnessed an improvement in non-performing assets (NPA), with the amount of gross NPA declining to ₹18,208.35 crore from ₹22,786.5 crore on a YoY basis. Even sequentially, the gross NPA in Q3 FY25 was lower than ₹19,148 crore in Q2 FY25. The n...

Chennai, January 25, 2025: Decorgeous, South India’s largest home décor  destination, announced its much awaited entry into the Indian market . Located  in No. 40, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai – 600085, the 25,000  sq.ft. store is the first-of-its-kind store in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A one-stop-shop  store with good ambience offers a complete range of premium home décor  products to the Indian populace including iconic and legendary global brands  Jensen, Wriver, Alsorg, Loris Zanca, Schonbek, Copenlamp, Asfour, Arte,  Andrew Martin etc. from exquisite crystal lighting and timeless furniture to  custom cabinetry and bed crafted for ultimate comfort, every piece is designed  to transform your house into a home that’s uniquely yours. (L to R) Ms. Rohini Vasudevan, Chief Designer, Decorgeous Lifestyle Private Limited; Mr. Jan Trygve, Managing Director, Jensen; Ms. Martine Aamdal Bottheim, Minister Counsellor & Deputy Head of Miss...

Opens on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, price band set at ₹382/- to ₹402/- per Equity Share Chennai, January 24, 2025: Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care Limited, a trusted brand in the eye care services industry and according to the CRISIL MI&A Report is India’s largest eye care service chain by revenue from operations for FY2024, has fixed the price band of ₹382/- to ₹402/- per Equity Share of face value ₹1/- each. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for subscription and close on Friday, January 31, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 35 Equity Shares and in multiples of 35 Equity Shares thereafter. The issue has an employee reservation portion of up to 1,579,399 equity shares and shareholders reservation of up to 1,129,574 equity shares. The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of up to Rs 300 crore and an offer of sale up to 67,842,284 equity shares by Promoters, Investors, and Other Selling Shareholders. The proceeds from ...

Athulya felicitated by recognizing 98-year-old Civic Activist Kamakshi Subramanian (Kamakshi Patti ) for her contribution towards the environment awareness Over 200 volunteers collected about one  ton of waste and debris Chennai, 25th January 2025 – In anticipation of National Cleanliness Day on January 30, 2025, Athulya Senior Care, under its flagship initiative, #CaringForASenior , organized a major community-driven beach cleaning event at Besant Nagar Beach. The initiative, held in collaboration with Urbaser Sumeet and the Madras School of Social Work, is part of Athulya's promise to environmental sustainability, senior well-being, and social responsibility. With a strong focus on both environmental care and elder advocacy, this prelude to National Cleanliness Day brought together over 200 volunteers, including Athulya’s dedicated staff, students, environmentalists, and local residents, united by a common cause: cleaning up Chennai’s iconic Besant Nagar Beach. The volunteers wo...

Chennai 24th Jan 2025: PURE EV, one of India’s leading electric two wheeler manufacturers , today announced a significant upgrade to X Platform, the X Platform 3.0. This new platform powered by advanced AI technology , marks a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience, delivering advanced features aimed at improving vehicle performance, connectivity, and overall rider convenience. Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder and MD, PURE EV One of the standout features of the X Platform 3.0 is the introduction of Thrill Mode , which boosts torque and overall performance by 25%, offering users a more exhilarating riding experience. This feature is designed for those who seek a dynamic and powerful drive, setting new benchmarks in electric vehicle performance. Commenting on the launch, Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder and MD of PURE EV said, "With the introduction of X Platform 3.0, we are stepping into the next phase of the electric mobility revolution by seamlessly integrating adva...

Chennai, 23rd January 2025– B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology held its 14th Convocation at its campus today. A total of 2518 graduands including 59 Ph.D., 708 PG and 1751 UG received their degree at the Convocation ceremony.  65 Students were awarded Gold Medals for securing top ranks. Of this 38 students were from UG and 27 students were from PG. Based on the restrictions 687 students received their degrees in person and 1830 students attended the convocation online. The degrees were handed over to the students by Mr. M. Vellaipandi, Director General, STQC Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi. (L to R) Dr.S.Kaja Mohideen, Controller of Examinations, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute; Ashraf Abdul Rahman Buhari, Member(BoM); Prof. Dr T Murugesan; Vice Chancellor, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute; Rangarajan Raghavan, Guest of Honour & Former MD, HCL Infosystems Ltd; BSA Arif Buhary Rah...

Chennai :  Tamil Nadu  is registering a significant growth in the overall mutual fund (MF) business in the country and the state ranks second in terms of Average Assets under Management (AAUM) among the southern states. According to the AMFI data, mutual fund industry’s AAUM of Tamil Nadu, as of December 2024, is Rs 3,14,700 crore. In this, LIC MF has Rs 2,164 crore assets under management (AUM) as on December 30, 2024. Currently, LIC MF has three branches in the state, spreading across Chennai and Coimbatore. In center: Nikhil Rungta, CIO- Equity, LIC MF With immense potential for business expansion in the near-to-medium term due to the remarkable industrial growth the state is witnessing today, Tamil Nadu has emerged as a key market for mutual fund players. There is a notable improvement in the investment climate in the state, a jump in the number of organised labour and white-collar professionals, especially in urban cities such as Chennai and Coimbatore. There is a re...

First in Chennai, Elements Introduces Independent Seniors' Leasing Scheme (ISL Scheme) which allows seniors a financially prudent alternative to traditional home ownership Chennai, January 21, 2025 — GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB), is coming together of esteemed GT Group and new age Bharathi Homes , and are thrilled to announce the launch of two groundbreaking projects under its ELEMENTS chain of active retirement communities: Elements Sattva and Elements Kamalam. These projects represent significant milestones in the company’s vision to redefine senior living and are key components of GTB’s Rs. 350 crore investment announced in March 2024 to expand the ELEMENTS brand. Elements Sattva: Urban Senior Living in Porur Building on the success of the Elements 2 project in Alapakkam, which was fully sold and completed on schedule, Elements Sattva aims to reiterate the viability and appeal of Urban Senior Living. Located in Porur, this project offers seniors the opportunity t...

Chennai, January 20 2025: Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), a part of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Department of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynaecology) , fully equipped to offer comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for women with pelvic floor disorders. Ms. Poornima Bhagyaraj, cine actor and entrepreneur, and Prof. Dr. N. Rajamaheshwari, former HoD, Department of Urogynaecology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, inaugurated this exclusive department in the presence of Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan, Founder & Chancellor, and Dr. Deepak Nallasamy, Pro Chancellor, SIMATS. Dr. J. Kumutha, Dean, Dr. K. Seethalakshmi, HoD, Department of Urogynaecology, and Dr. Ponnambalam, Medical Superintendent, SMCH, were among the dignitaries who took part in the event.  Urogynaecology, a super speciality within gynaecology, addresses common female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ...

Chennai, India: Babyshop, part of the renowned Dubai based Landmark Group and a trusted global leader in children’s essentials , has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its flagship store at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. With over 50 years of expertise, Babyshop operates 250+ stores across 14 countries, serving over 10 crore families worldwide. This milestone marks the beginning of Babyshop’s journey in India, bringing a legacy of trust, quality, and care to Indian parents. The launch event was further elevated by the presence of renowned Indian actress Soha Ali Khan , who added her star power to the celebration. Babyshop stores are designed as one-stop destinations for parents, catering to children from newborns to 10 years old. Across all its stores, Babyshop offers a thoughtfully curated range of baby essentials, kids’ fashion, travel gear, nursery furniture, and toys. Combining global trends with local relevance, Babyshop provides products that resonate with mod...

Chennai, January 20th, 2025: The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is thrilled to be hosting the 8th Edition of the Penang Roadshow to India 2025, taking place from 13th to 20th January 2025. This annual initiative, launched in 2017, has never skipped a beat, even during the Covid-19 pandemic when it was held virtually for two consecutive years. The roadshow underscores PCEB’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Indian market, a key player in Penang’s tourism and business events sectors.  (L to R) Datin Bharathi Suppiah, Director of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau; Ashwin Gunasekaran, CEO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau; Srinivasan, Senior Manager-Sales (TamilNadu), Indigo This year’s roadshow, themed “Discover Penang”, is visiting four major Indian cities:  Mumbai (13 January), New Delhi (15 January), Kolkata (17 January), and Chennai (20 January). Each destination is drawing approximately 200 buyers and 30 media representatives, pro...

Chennai, January 20, 2025: Indian Overseas Bank Managing director and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava today announced Bank's Q3FY25 Financial results . During the press interaction, he said that the bank reported a 21% year-on-year rise in its net profit to ₹874 crore for the third quarter, driven by a strong growth in interest income. Total income rose 13% to ₹8,409 crore, with interest income increasing 15% to ₹7,112 crore. (In Center) Ajay Kumar Srivastava,  Managing director and CEO,  Indian Overseas Bank Total business grew 10% to ₹5.43 lakh crore during the quarter under review. Advances rose 10% to ₹2.38 lakh crore while total deposits also increased 10% to ₹3.05 lakh crore. However, deposits saw a sequential decline from ₹3.11 lakh crore in the July-September quarter. Ajay Kumar Srivastava attributed the sequential drop in deposits to the maturity of high-cost bulk deposits. He said IOB chose to prioritise low-cost CASA deposits over bulk deposits, which accounted for ...

Chennai, 19th January 2025: Chennai-based Iswarya Health Private Limited launched Iswarya hospital, a 400+ bedded super speciality hospital which has all medical services under one roof including oncology and organ transplantations. To mark the Grand Launch, the hospital dedicates 100 free heart surgeries to eligible patients in needs. Honorable Health Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Ma. Subramanian Inaugurated the Hospital and Thiru P K Sekar Babu, Honorable Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA launched the 100 Free Heart Surgeries scheme in the presence of Actor Sivakumar; Dr K Veluswamy, Chairman; Dr S Chandralekha, Founder of Iswarya Health Private Limited and Dr Arun Muthuvel, Managing Director, Iswarya Hospital. The twelve-story building has 14 operating rooms equipped with the most cutting-edge medical technology and has 72 clinical services departments. Iswarya Hospital is the first hospital in Chennai with AI-powered CT, MRI, Cath lab, Advanced surgi...

எலக்ட்ரிக் மோட்டார் சைக்கிள்களில் முன்னணியில் இருக்கும் எலக்ட்ரிக் மோட்டார் சைக்கிள்களில் முன்னணியில் இருக்கும் ஸ்ரீவரு மோட்டார்ஸ் லிமிடெட் - இன் புதிய  COCO ஷோரூமை திறந்து, பிரானா 2.0 மோட்டார் சைக்கிளை அறிமுகப்படுத்தினார் மோட்டார் பந்தய வீராங்கனை அலிஷா அப்துல்லா மற்றும் அஸ்வின் குமார் (CMO). சென்னை ராயப்பேட்டையில், புதிய கிளை தொடக்க விழா மிகப்பிரமாண்டமாக நடைபெற்றது. இதில் சிறப்பு விருந்தினராக இந்திய மோட்டார் ஸ்போர்ட்ஸ் - ன் முதல் பெண் தேசிய சாம்பியன் , அலிஷா அப்துல்லா கலந்து கொண்டார். அவருடன்  ஸ்ரீவரு மோட்டார்ஸின் தலைமை விற்பனை அதிகாரி அஷ்வின் குமார், விற்பனை மற்றும் டீலர் மேம்பாட்டு துணைத் தலைவர் ரோஹித் குமார் உள்ளிட்டோர் கலந்து கொண்டனர். ஶ்ரீவரு மோட்டார்சின் இந்த எஸ். வி. எம். அனுபவ மையம், அதிநவீன தொழில்நுட்பம் மற்றும் இணையற்ற வாடிக்கையாளர் சேவை அனுபவத்தை இணைக்கும்  தொலைநோக்குப் பார்வையை உள்ளடக்கியது  இந்நிறுவனத்தால் சமீபத்தில் அறிமுகப் படுத்தப்பட்ட PRANA 2.0, EV மின்சார மோட்டார் உலகில் மிகப்பெரிய தாக்கத்தை ஏற்படுத்தி உள்ளது.  குறிப்பாக இந்த திறப்பு விழாவின...