CHENNAI PLUS

ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah met with President of Sri Lanka Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss cricket development in Sri Lanka, with a focus on grassroots programmes, youth development, and opportunities for emerging players. Jay Shah shared this news in a social media post. “It was a privilege to meet His Excellency President @anuradisanayake today and discuss the current status of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions focused on increasing opportunities for emerging players, supporting grassroots and youth development programmes, and leveraging cricket as a vehicle for social impact and economic growth. We also exchanged views on the role Sri Lanka continues to play in hosting major international events and contributing to the global development of our sport. Sri Lanka holds a special place in the history of cricket, and I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to further strengthen the game and create new opportunities for future generations. My sincere than...

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Limited has finalized allocation of 2,61,31,680 Equity Shares, to 32 Anchor Investors and raised Rs 397.20 Cr at the upper price band of ₹152 per Equity Share (including share premium of ₹151 per Equity Share) with a face value of ₹1 each per share. Out of the total allocation of 2,61,31,680 Equity Shares to the Anchor Investors, 1,11,06,668 Equity Shares (i.e., 42.50% of the total allocation to Anchor Investors) were allocated to 7 domestic mutual funds, which applied through a total of 12 schemes and 35,72,492 Equity Shares (i.e., 13.67 % of the total allocation to Anchor Investors) were allocated to 3 life insurance companies. Set forth below is a scheme wise detail of allocation to such mutual funds, and details of allocation to life insurance companies and pension funds: ICICI Securities Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, JM Financial Limited and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited are the book running lead managers to the issue.

HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, announced Edition XII of HCLTech Grant to provide a platform to non-profits in India to create sustainable, community-led change across rural India. A total of ₹24 crore will be provided to NGOs, selected by an esteemed jury, for transformative projects in sustainable rural development across the themes of water, biodiversity, health and education. Four winning NGOs from each category will receive ₹5 crore each, while eight other NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh each for their proposed projects. The last date for submitting applications on www.hclfoundation.org/hcltech-grant is   June 30 , 2026. “At HCLFoundation, we believe that some of the most transformative solutions emerge from grassroots organizations that are deeply connected to the communities they serve. Through this edition of HCLTech Grant, we aim to provide a platform for NGOs to unleash their potential, s...

Brembo, the global mobility innovation leader, and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems, market leader in China’s motorcycle ABS sector, have today signed a joint venture establishing a new company, BRSF Active Safety Solutions , dedicated to the production of ABS for the Indian motorcycle market. Brembo will hold a 60% majority stake in the joint venture, which will focus on the local assembly and supply of the ABS for motorcycles for the Indian market. Operations will be carried out at a dedicated manufacturing facility in Chakan (Pune), one of India’s main automotive and motorcycle industrial hubs, just next to the Brembo India plant. The project includes the deployment of highly advanced and automated assembly lines, reflecting the strong focus on quality, efficiency, and industrial excellence. The plant is expected to employ around 50 people, with a progressive ramp up aligned with production volumes and the localization of the supply chain. “The joint venture with Ningbo SAFE Brake...

Few cities capture India's evolving pet culture quite like Chennai. Ranking among the top five cities for both dog and cat care, the city reflects a growing trend of pet parents spending more on their companions' well-being than ever before. From grain-free meals and specialised nutrition to grooming products and gourmet treats, pet care is rapidly becoming a lifestyle category. Nationwide, Instamart saw pet care orders grow 41% year-on-year, with dog shampoo searches soaring nearly 600% and premium pet food trends gaining momentum across the country. While Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi remain the biggest pet care markets overall, the real headline is happening elsewhere: Tier II+ cities posted 96% year-on-year growth in pet care orders. India Is Having a Cat Moment Settling the dog vs cat-lover debate, data shows that cat food now makes up nearly 60% of all pet food demand on Instamart.   Cat food is the single most-searched pet term on the platform. ●    ...

Marking the stock market debut of Vedanta’s newly demerged businesses, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal said the restructuring is aimed at creating five focused, independent companies, each with the potential to evolve into a $100-billion enterprise, driven by India’s growing demand for natural resources, metals, energy and infrastructure. Addressing investors and stakeholders during the listing ceremony at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), Agarwal described the demerger as the next phase in Vedanta’s evolution, comparing the group to a banyan tree. He recalled that Vedanta became the first Indian company to list on the London Stock Exchange 24 years ago and said the “seed” planted then has today grown into a large institution. Welcoming the listings, BSE Managing Director & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy described the occasion as an important milestone for India’s capital markets. He praised Vedanta’s contribution to industrial development, emp...