CHENNAI PLUS

Reinforcing its commitment to preventive oral care and overall well-being, Colgate Total has partnered with Mumbai Indians as their Dental Performance Partner, bringing oral health to the forefront of athletic preparation ahead of the 2026 season. Colgate has unveiled its new initiative— PLOT (Performance Linked Oral Test) , a comprehensive oral health screening framework designed to proactively assess and maintain peak dental health for players. This partnership integrates dental health into the team’s performance framework, recognizing that systemic wellness is a critical determinant of a player’s on-field endurance and recovery. The mouth is a gateway to the body. Backed by scientific evidence, germs in your mouth can enter your body, causing inflammation which slows down recovery. and impacting athletic performance. Hence, on the field, where peak performance matters, active prevention of the mouth’s germ buildup is key. As part of the program, a lead clinician, Dr. Moez Kh...

Swiggy Ltd , India’s leading on-demand convenience platform,  announced a strategic collaboration with Sarvam, India’s pioneering full-stack sovereign AI company, to bring multilingual, voice-led commerce to Food Delivery, Instamart, and Dineout. This collaboration deepens Swiggy’s commitment to AI-native commerce, building on its recently launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations across Swiggy Food Delivery, Instamart, and Dineout, and the subsequent partnerships to enable fully transactional agentic payments. With Sarvam now powering multilingual voice capabilities , Swiggy is taking the next step, making conversational commerce truly accessible to every Indian in their preferred language. India’s Own AI for India’s Own Commerce India is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world, yet most digital commerce experiences remain anchored to English or a handful of regional languages, leaving a large share of users underserved. Swiggy’s partnership with S...

  India’s leading smartphone brand, Lava International Limited rings its 17 th anniversary with increased market share and a refreshed brand identity. Established as the largest Indian mobile phone brand with a global presence, Lava announces an anniversary special product exchange discount of INR 3000 on the purchase of Agni 4 5G on Amazon till 30 th March 2026. Commemorating the milestone, Mr. Sunil Raina, Managing Director, Lava International Limited , said, “Lava was founded with a vision to strengthen India’s technological capabilities, and we have consistently worked towards building a credible and globally competitive consumer technology brand from India. Our journey has been encouraging, especially in a market that has grown rapidly and remains highly competitive, offering consumers a wide range of choices.   As a consumer-first brand, we remain committed to democratising technology in line with our vision of empowering people to do more and be more. We conti...

Oviya Tharunangal is a dynamic Collective Art Exhibition that unites the artistic expressions of ten prominent creators from Chennai. This exhibition functions as an engaging venue to honor creative variety, originality, and visual narration through an extensive array of styles and mediums. Comprising over 25 pieces, the exhibition highlights a captivating array of artistic approaches, encompassing Realism, Contemporary Art, Installation Art, Abstract Art, and additional genres. Each piece of art embodies the distinct perspective, method, and intellectual profundity of the contributing artists, providing observers with an engaging and enriching visual encounter. The exhibition was launched on March 26, 2026, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries serving as Chief Guests, Dr. Avvai Arul, Director of the Tamil Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, along with Mr. R. Jacob Jebaraj MFA, Versatile Creator & Hon. Administrator, Cholamandal Centre for Modern Art. ...

Zydus Wellness announced the expansion of its iconic brand Glucon-D into the fast-growing performance hydration category with the launch of Glucon-D Recharge. Led by Indian actor and fitness icon,Milind Soman as brand ambassador, the new launch underscores Glucon-D’s evolution in line with shifting consumer lifestyles centered around everyday movement and active living. The move also aligns with the rapid growth of India’s performance hydration category, fueled by rising fitness awareness and a growing focus on everyday wellness. With Glucon-D Recharge, the brand builds on its trusted legacy to deliver science-backed energy and hydration solutions for active and fitness seeking consumers. Bringing this vision to life is Milind Soman, whose philosophy of consistent and mindful movement closely aligns with the ethos of Glucon-D Recharge. Known for championing fitness as a lifelong journey rather than a short-term goal, Soman represents the idea that staying active can be simple, sust...

AM/NS India announces that its CEO, Mr. Dilip Oommen, 68, will retire on June 30 th ,after 22 years with the Company (previously Essar Steel).   He will retain links to the company as a Board member of AM/NS India, as well as taking up the position of Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal India Private Limited, representing ArcelorMittal’s interests in India.   Mr. Amit Harlalka, currently CFO of AM/NS India, has been appointed the new CEO effective July 1.   Mr. Harlalka joined AM/NS India in December 2019 as Deputy Director, Finance before being appointed CFO in January 2023.   Prior to that he had spent many years at ArcelorMittal, where he worked in several locations including Mexico (CFO), Zenica (Finance and project controller), and Luxembourg (financial controller).   He started his career at Hindustan Unilever Limited.   He is a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an MBA in finance from the Indian Institute...