CHENNAI PLUS

Swiggy India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, partnered with the Chennai city Police Tambaram Commissionerate to organize a session on Road Safety and Traffic Awareness for its delivery partners, under the ambit of Delivering Safely, its road safety charter.   The session, organized on the sidelines of the National Road Safety Month, aimed to sensitize delivery partners on safe driving practices, adherence to traffic rules, and the consequences of traffic violations. The session was organized under the leadership of Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Mr Sundarajan, and other senior traffic officials and saw participation from 100+ Swiggy delivery executives. The session focused on helmet safety and compliance, bike maintenance to prevent accidents, traffic violations and applicable penalties, awareness about wrong-side riding and illegal parking, importance of valid vehicle insurance, and strict consequences of drink and drive as well as road rage. The ACP sh...

Protinex, one of India’s most trusted nutrition brands, has launched #NoChairDare , a nationwide movement that encourages Indians to test their muscle strength through a simple wall-sit challenge — bringing real, tangible awareness to the growing impact of sedentary lifestyles and protein deficiency.   The campaign, live across social platforms and on Instagram via @protinexin , invites participants to hold a wall-sit position for an average of 27 seconds (women) and 34 seconds (men) — a relatable benchmark [1] that acts as a quick indicator of everyday muscle strength. Those who complete the challenge are encouraged to maintain strong nutrition habits, while those who struggle are prompted to boost their daily protein intake and lifestyle choices.   To amplify the movement nationwide, Protinex has already partnered with 25 well-known digital creators and fitness influencers , with many more collaborations planned in the coming weeks — driving large-scale participation...

Ashoka University, India’s premier institution for interdisciplinary higher education and research, has opened applications for the 16th cohort of the Young India Fellowship (YIF), Class of 2026–27 . This marks a milestone year as the flagship programme completes 15 years - a journey that laid the foundation for the University’s establishment in 2014. Reaffirming its commitment to making the Fellowship more accessible to bright and deserving individuals , Ashoka University will provide scholarships to all selected Fellows in the Class of 2026–27 , made possible through the generous support of HDFC Bank .   Applications for the fellowship are free of cost and reviewed on a rolling basis , with the Priority Deadline set for 23 February 2026 , allowing candidates to hear back sooner, while the Final Round of applications closes on 23 March 2026 .   Instituted in 2011, the YIF offers a year-long residential postgraduate diploma focused on interdisciplinary and multidimensio...

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s India growth journey and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Located within EDL’s industrial park at Sri City, the newly built and commissioned Hisense (EMTPL) manufacturing facility spans a 10-acre campus and is situated alongside EDL’s existing ODM manufacturing plant. Developed with an investment exceeding USD 30 million, the state-of-the-art facility represents a major step in Hisense’s localisation strategy for India and will commence commercial production from February 2026 onwards. Once fully operational, the plant will exclusively manufacture R...

Tamilnad   Mercantile   Bank   (TMB),   one   of India’s oldest private banks, is using  Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications  to support its mission to deliver   technology-driven,   efficient,   and   ethical   banking   services.   With   Oracle   Fusion   Applications for finance, HR, and customer experience, TMB has unified core operations and leveraged AI to automate processes, increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the employee and customer  experience. Founded in 1921, TMB now serves more than 5.6 million customers across India, with over 600 branches and 5,000 employees. In a fast-evolving and competitive digital banking landscape, TMB needed to move off   legacy   systems and onto a scalable cloud platform to   accelerate automation and efficiency   as it   grows.   After   careful   evaluation, TMB   decided   to   move ...

BLS International Services Limited, a leading global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has announced it’s highest-ever Interim Dividend of ₹2.0 per equity share, representing a 200% dividend on the face value of the shares. The total dividend payout for the period amounts to ₹ 82.35 Crores, underscoring the Company’s strong cash generation and sustained commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The record interim dividend declaration, follows a robust financial performance in Q3FY26 and 9MFY26, reflecting healthy business momentum across key verticals. Q3FY26 Revenue increased to Rs. 736 Crores, up 43.6% YoY, driven by strong execution in both the Visa & Consular Services and Digital Services segments. EBITDA for the quarter grew by 25.3% YoY, while PAT recorded a growth of 33.1% YoY, reflecting operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management. Net Profit stood at Rs. 170 Crores, a growth of 33.1% YoY The highest-ever interim dividen...