CHENNAI PLUS

With Chennai experiencing another intense summer and rising rooftop temperatures across the city, Sintex is seeing growing relevance for TruPuf, its insulated water storage tank designed to help reduce heat transfer in stored water during prolonged exposure to sunlight. In many apartment complexes and independent homes across Chennai, overhead water tanks remain exposed to direct sunlight for several hours every day, often causing stored water to become excessively warm during peak afternoons. The issue is increasingly influencing how households evaluate water storage solutions, particularly during summer months. Experts point out that prolonged heat exposure can also affect water hygiene inside conventional storage tanks by encouraging algae formation and causing unpleasant odour, particularly during peak summer months. This is leading more consumers to explore water storage solutions that are better suited for extreme weather conditions. Yashovardhan Agarwal, Managing Director,...

Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has set up an Advanced Manufacturing Lab (AML) at Government ITI, Hassangarh, Rohtak, to equip students with industry‑relevant skills and support the development of a future‑ready workforce. In the first year, around 200# students at Government ITI Hassangarh will be trained in the Smart Factory Lab. The initiative, part of Maruti Suzuki’s CSR‑led skill development programme, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the rapidly evolving requirements of the automobile industry. The AML replicates real‑world shop‑floor environments and offers hands‑on training in critical areas of automobile manufacturing, including assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics, and safety. This practical exposure is designed to enhance students’ technical competence, industry readiness, and overall employability. The inaugural event was attended by Mr. Sachin Gupta, IAS, Dep...

Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, today launched the SHARK 2 5G, built to deliver an elevated smartphone experience in the budget 5G segment.  Creating a benchmark with a 6000mAh battery in the budget segment, SHARK 2 5G is priced at Rs. 11,999 and will be available across Lava retail outlets starting 10th June. The highest selling series from Lava’s 2025 portfolio, the new smartphone is built to meet the evolving needs of conscious and practical tech-enthusiasts. Designed to elevate the budget 5G experience in only Rs. 11,999, Shark 2 5G will be available in two colour variants - Sonar Gold and Arya Blue. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, SVP and Head of Product, Lava International Limited, said, “The Shark series is conceptualized to elevate product experience in the budget 5G segment. Featuring a 6000mAh battery for extensive usage, IP64 for enhanced durability alongside a clean, bloatware-free Android experience - the new SHARK...

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has demonstrated its world-class manufacturing capabilities by becoming the first steel company in the world to produce the highest strength welded pipes (EQ70 grade) used in marine engineering projects, with certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The ABS is a leading maritime classification society that provides independent validation of compliance, including strength parameters, with globally recognised standards. While setting a new benchmark in offshore engineering, this endeavour by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India strongly supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiatives by enabling the domestic availability of indigenously produced highest strength welded pipes, replacing seamless pipes currently imported from Europe for critical applications such as oil & gas platforms, offshore wind structures, and deepwater pipelines. With high performance welded pipes, customers from India’s offshore and...

The Godrej Foundation, an independent philanthropic trust,  announced the launch of Tomorrow Makers, a national platform designed to identify and support high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Tomorrow Makers is built on the belief that while talent is widely distributed across India, access to opportunity is not. The platform will identify high-potential students – from Classes 6-12 as well as graduates – and connect them to organisations, educators, mentors, competitions and peer communities that can help them realise their potential.   Through programmes run by eight partner organisations, Tomorrow Makers offers four different pathways – STEM, Invention and Making, Arts and Defence –for high-potential students from different age groups. Omar Momin, Chief Executive Officer, Godrej Foundation, said, “India is home to one of the world’s largest school-going populations, yet access to structured mentorship, advanced learning opportunities, and talent accele...

Bain Capital backed Dhoot Transmission Limited, one of India’s leading electrical and electronics companies has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus - 1 (UDRHP - 1) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its IPO. The proposed public offer is a mix of fresh issue and an offer for sale. The fresh issue consists of equity shares of face value ₹2 each, aggregating up to Rs 1400 Crores. The offer for sale comprises up to 1,63,10,733 equity shares of face value ₹2 each. The offer for sale includes equity shares being sold by the promoter and promoter group selling shareholders. BC Asia Investments XV Limited is offering up to 1,31,91,900 equity shares of face value ₹2 each and Mangalam Capital Private Limited, formerly known as Mangalam Colise Private Limited is offering 31,18,833 equity shares of face value ₹2 each. The company proposes to use the net proceeds mainly for repayment/prepayment of certain outstanding borrowings of the company am...