CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, October 16, 2025 – As India accelerates its transition to clean energy and electric mobility, Informa Markets in India is preparing to host the 3rd edition of The Battery Show India (TBSI) alongside the 18th edition of Renewable Energy India (REI), from October 30 to November 1, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. (L to R) Chethan Srinivasa (IPG Photonics);  C. Narsimhan (Raasi Group);  Rajneesh Khattar (Informa Markets);  Anil Kumar (NASH Energy);  Aji Philip (Dürr India);  Ms. Shipra Sinha (Light Mechanics) Set against the backdrop of a booming lithium-ion battery market—estimated to grow from USD 2.54 billion in 2023 to USD 6.92 billion by 2030—TBSI 2025 aims to spotlight India's rapidly expanding battery manufacturing, energy storage, and EV ecosystem. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  As a curtain-raiser to the event, a high-impact Industry Roundtable was held on October 16 at Radisson Blu, Chennai, bringing together lead...

Chennai, October 17, 2025: Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Chrompet, in collaboration with Shrimathi Devkunwar Nanalal Bhat Vaishnava College for Women, jointly observed World Sight Day 2025 with a powerful message on preventing vision loss and promoting safe Diwali celebrations. Over 150 college students participated in a unique Blind Walk, symbolically tying black ribbons over their eyes to raise awareness about visual impairment and the importance of eye donation. The event also included a vibrant rally advocating for eye care, eye safety during Diwali, and support for the visually impaired. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  The rally was flagged off by Chief Guest Mr. Samay Singh Meena, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Tambaram City Traffic Police. The event was presided over by Dr. Gandhimathi, Principal of SDNB Vaishnava College for Women. Distinguished guests in attendance included: Dr. Kaushik P B, Dr. Sandeep Patil, Dr. Kanchana, Dr. Indu Govindaraj, and Dr. Marvin James from Vasan Eye ...

Chennai, 17th October 2025: Wild Tamil Nadu, a breathtaking new wildlife documentary directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Mr. Kalyan Varma, showcases the extraordinary ecological diversity of Tamil Nadu. Supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and produced by Sundram Fasteners Limited, the film is a visual celebration of the state’s rich natural heritage—where rainforests, coral reefs, and deserts converge to create one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth. (L to R)  Grammy winner Mr. Ricky Kej ;  Executive Producer  Rohit Varma;  Arathi Krishna, Managing Director, Sundram Fasteners Ltd;  Emmy-nominated filmmaker Mr. Kalyan Varma   Shot over four years by a dedicated team of South Indian cameramen, the hour-long film explores the vibrant ecosystems of Tamil Nadu, featuring everything from majestic elephants and elusive leopards to rare species like the lion-tailed macaque, fireflies, and the Madras hedgehog. These stories—many captured on...

Chennai, October 16, 2025: Indian Bank reported an 11.5% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹3,018 crore for the quarter ended September 30, up from ₹2,706 crore in the same period last year. The growth was supported by improved asset quality and lower provisioning requirements, despite only a moderate increase in income, said Binod Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Bank. Binod Kumar, MD & CEO, Indian Bank. Operating profit rose 2.3% to ₹4,837 crore, compared to ₹4,729 crore in the year-ago quarter. Net interest income (NII) increased 6% to ₹6,551 crore, while other income grew 3% to ₹2,487 crore. Total provisions dropped significantly to ₹739 crore from ₹1,099 crore a year earlier. However, the net interest margin (NIM) narrowed to 3.23% from 3.39% amid a changing interest rate environment. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  “NIM pressures are expected to persist into Q3 as a substantial portion of MCLR-linked loans are due for repricing. While deposit rates will also adju...