CHENNAI PLUS

As the Republic Day long weekend approaches, MakeMyTrip has observed some interesting travel trends across the country for this break. “The appetite for weekend travel remains strong, with the extended Republic Day weekend presenting an opportunity for travel.  There is a preference for nearby destinations, evident in the top travel choices from each metro. That said, Goa remains the favourite leisure destination within India. Internationally, the skew towards easy-visa destinations continues to gain traction. Countries with direct connectivity to multiple cities are leading demand, with Thailand at the forefront and Vietnam also performing strongly.” – Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip.  

This Republic Day, the Appliances Business of Godrej Enterprises Group takes a meaningful step towards reviving India’s timeless handloom legacy through its ‘Tested for Handlooms’ initiative. With its handloom friendly front-load washing machine technology, the brand is making handloom care effortless, encouraging fellow Indians to celebrate our handloom fabrics and wear them more frequently with pride.   Every Indian state has its own handloom fabric- Kasavu from Kerala, Mysore Silk from Karnataka, Pochampally Ikkat from Telangana, Paithani from Maharashtra, Chikankari from Lucknow, Bandhani from Guiarat & Rajasthan, Muga Silk from Assam and several others, with some having been recognized by UNESCO as well. These handwoven traditions, many of them originating centuries earlier are an integral part of Indian’s rich and diverse culture. Despite this, the handloom sector is in urgent need of revival, and we need consumers to patronise handlooms far more. However, handlooms a...

ITC Master Chef, one of India’s most trusted brands in the frozen foods category, has further strengthened its leadership with the exciting launch of Piri Piri Prawns   a bold new addition crafted for seafood enthusiasts seeking a juicy and flavourful snack. Consumers love prawns but thinking they’re complicated to prepare, avoid cooking them at home. ITC Master Chef Piri Piri Prawns solves this by offering easy to use masala mix sachets, that can be added to prawns and cooked to create a delicious, restaurant style snack in minutes. The newly launched Piri Piri Prawns blends the irresistible juiciness of freshly frozen prawns with the fiery and tangy notes of Piri Piri masala mix. This innovation made using prawns which are frozen within 15 hours of harvesting to lock in their natural taste along with two Piri Piri Masala mix Sachets, perfectly balances convenience, taste and ITC Master Chef’s commitment to quality . Rich in protein and ready in minutes , the Piri Piri Prawn...

  Support for components is essential to boost local manufacturing and reduce imports   "With global memory and semiconductor cost inflation impacting device affordability, the next phase of component-linked incentives and ECMS is critical to correcting cost structures, increasing domestic value addition and building resilient supply chains. Sustained and forward-looking policy support for electronic components and semiconductors is critical to reducing India’s import dependence, deepening localisation and strengthening the domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem,” said Mr. Rajesh Sethi, Group Chief Financial Officer, Lava International Limited.  

Ahead of the peak summer season, LG Electronics, India Limited(LGEIL),Most Trusted Brand (in Electronics segment)*has announced its  emergence as among the first brands to introduce its comprehensive range of Air Conditioners fully compliant with the new 2026 Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Rating norms. LGEIL proactive roll out ensures that Indian consumers have immediate access to the most advanced, energy-efficient cooling technology available today.   The updated BEE norms represent a significant leap in energy benchmarks, raising the bar for the entire industry to align India with global energy performance standards. LGEIL has upgraded its portfolio well in advance, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible product development.   Key Highlights of the 2026 Lineup: ·          Enhanced Energy Savings:  The new norms are designed to drastically reduce power consumption for households. Industry ...

  De Beers Group is celebrating the power of intention, focus, and self-belief through its collaboration with the Mumbai Indians Women in the Women’s T20 League. The partnership highlights how natural diamonds can serve as anchors for performance, not just on the field, but in life. Central to this initiative is the Natural Diamond Intention Pendant . Worn close to the heart, it acts as a personal reminder to stay centred, align intention with action, and visualise the best version of oneself. For the Mumbai Indians Women, the pendant is more than jewellery; it helps sharpen focus, embrace resilience, and bring their best game to every moment, on and off the pitch. “Natural diamonds have always stood for resilience and brilliance. With this collaboration, we wanted to show that they can also be anchors for intention, helping individuals, whether athletes or anyone pursuing personal goals, visualise their best selves and bring focus to what matters most,” says Toranj Mehta, VP –...