CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 20 January 2026: Apollo AyurVAID, India’s leading NABH-accredited, precision Ayurveda hospital network, has successfully treated a 36-year-old male patient diagnosed with avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, enabling him to avoid a recommended hip replacement surgery and regain full mobility with a pain-free, active lifestyle. (L to R) Dr.Ajithkumar Vivekanandan, Assistant Chief Physician,  Apollo AyurVAID; Dr. S mitha Jayadev, Senior Physician and Medical Superintendent, Apollo AyurVAID; Patient Mr.Vimal The patient, whose profession required long hours of standing and night shifts, had been struggling with severe pain and restricted movement. He was unable to sit or stand for more than five to ten minutes and found walking increasingly difficult. Given the progressive nature of avascular necrosis, surgical intervention was advised by his earlier consulting doctor as the next step. Press meet Youtube Video Coverage 👇  Seeking a non-surgical alternative, the patient ...

Chennai, December 2025: The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has strengthened its presence in Chennai with the launch of a new exclusive store, reinforcing its leadership in home lockers and institutional security solutions. The expansion underscores the company’s focus on Chennai as a strategically important market, driven by the city’s strong demand for advanced, reliable security solutions for both residential and commercial needs. The newly opened store brings together Godrej’s complete portfolio under one roof, offering customers access to modern security solutions spanning home lockers, high-security safes, and institutional vaulting systems. Designed as an experiential space, the store enables customers to understand evolving security standards, technologies, and real-world applications before making informed purchase decisions. Press meet Youtube video Link 👇  Commenting on the launch, Mr. Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head – Security Solutions, Godrej E...

Chennai, January 19, 2026:SIMS Hospital has unveiled SIMS Hello Doctor – Health on Wheels, India’s first 24×7 digital medical bus aimed at delivering comprehensive healthcare services to rural and underserved communities. The state-of-the-art mobile medical unit offers on-the-go consultations, preventive health screenings, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, and real-time teleconsultations with specialists and super-specialists, supported by a round-the-clock medical team. The medical bus was flagged off by Thiru. Ma. Subramanian, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Tmt. Tamilachi Thangapandiyan, Member of Parliament, South Chennai Constituency; Thiru. A.M.V. Prabhakara Raja, MLA, Virugambakkam Constituency; and Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SRM Group. Press meet video Link 👇  Designed to enable seamless and paperless end-to-end patient care, SIMS Hello Doctor integrates digital registration, consultation, diagnostics, re...

Chennai, January 14, 2026: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) continued its strong growth momentum in Q3FY26, delivering robust financial performance across profitability, business expansion, asset quality, and capital adequacy. The Bank reported an all-time high net profit of ₹1,365 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 56.18% compared to ₹874 crore in Q3FY25. For the nine-month period, net profit surged to ₹3,703 crore, registering an impressive growth of 62.13% YoY. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, MD, IOB Profitability Strengthens Further Operating profit for Q3FY26 stood at ₹2,603 crore, up 14.87% YoY, while operating profit for the nine months rose by 21.27% to ₹7,361 crore. Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 18.29% YoY to ₹3,299 crore during the quarter, with nine-month NII reaching ₹9,104 crore, up 17.20%. The Bank’s domestic Net Interest Margin (NIM) improved to 3.42% in Q3FY26, while Return on Assets (ROA) rose sharply to 1.28% from 0.93% a...

Chennai, January 13, 2026: Paragon Footwear, one of India’s leading footwear brands, has unveiled its next-generation retail store format with the launch of its fifth outlet in Selaiyur, Tamil Nadu. The new store marks a strategic move to strengthen Paragon’s direct-to-consumer presence while enhancing the in-store experience to appeal to Gen Z and young urban consumers. Nakhul Joseph, Executive Vice President – Retail, Franchise & Human Resources, Paragon Footwear Aligned with the company’s premiumisation and market expansion strategy, the new-format stores are designed as lifestyle experience hubs that blend comfort, style, and community. Moving beyond a legacy retail approach, Paragon aims to build a brand-led experiential ecosystem that drives higher per-store revenue, elevates brand equity, and deepens engagement with younger audiences. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The Selaiyur outlet spans over 1,000 sq. ft. and features curated product displays, youth-centric colour...

Chennai, January 11, 2026: B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSACIST) marked a significant academic milestone with the successful conduct of its 15th Convocation at its campus today. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 2,991 graduands, comprising 65 Ph.D. scholars, 774 postgraduate students, and 2,152 undergraduate students. In recognition of academic excellence, 63 students were awarded Gold Medals, including 38 from undergraduate programmes and 25 from postgraduate programmes. While 759 graduands received their degrees in person, 2,232 students participated in the convocation through the online mode, reflecting the institution’s inclusive and adaptive approach. Youtube Video link 👇  Degrees were conferred by Dr. Govi. Chezhiaan, Honourable Minister for Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, who was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Dr. Jinnah Rafiq Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd., attended as the Guest of...

Chennai: Grace Food Courts Private Limited (GFCPL) has launched its new flagship Chicking outlet at Shanti Colony, Anna Nagar, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy and underlining its ambitions in Chennai’s highly competitive Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market. The outlet was inaugurated by Chicking Founder and Chairman Mansoor A K., in the presence of Anna Nagar MLA M K Mohan. The event underscored India’s growing strategic importance for the Dubai-based QSR brand, which today counts the country as its largest global market. Of Chicking’s more than 450 outlets spread across 45 countries, over 125 are located in India. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The Anna Nagar launch assumes added significance as it represents GFCPL’s first major initiative after acquiring the Master Franchise rights for Chicking across India, excluding Kerala. As part of this consolidation drive, Grace Food Courts has also taken over the operational control of 21 existing Chicking outlets...