CHENNAI PLUS

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of a new labour Initiative, Godrej SAHYOG, a structured mental health and well-being programme aimed at supporting construction workers across its project sites. Following a six-month pilot conducted across six construction sites in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where over 2,000 workers were engaged through structured psycho-education, the initiative will now be rolled out across 79 identified construction sites, reaching approximately 30,000 workers in key markets including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. Commenting on the launch, Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Properties, said, “India’s growth is being shaped every day by millions who build our cities and infrastructure. Caring for the well-being of those who build the nation is not just a business responsibility; it is a societal imperative. Through Go...

अ ‑Nishchit Index 2.0 is a nationwide study commissioned by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance that evaluates how Indians across cities and life stages perceive uncertainty. The 2025 edition broadens the framework to 49 statements across 11 parameters — spanning financial security, health, mental and social well‑being, career, safety, environmental and societal concerns — offering a deeper view of the country’s evolving anxieties. India continues to experience elevated levels of uncertainty fueled by financial pressures, health‑related concerns, safety issues, and wider societal challenges. The national Index stands at 79, reflecting persistent anxieties around financial preparedness, healthcare expenses, mental well‑being, and long‑term stability despite economic progress. Chennai mirrors this trend with an Index of 83 — significantly higher than both national and regional levels. The fear that crime rates will rise is the city’s top worry, followed by concerns that rising costs of e...

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd (TMB) one of the renowned Old Private Sector Banks, having its headquarters in Thoothukudi has a long-cherished history of 104 years of eventful existence with strong fundamentals and an enviable track record of continuous profit making in the industry. TMB is having Pan India presence with 614 branches (as on 31.01.2026) and 12 Regional Offices across 17 states and 4 Union Territories and serves more than 5.3 million satisfied customers.    The Board of Directors of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd has approved the Unaudited Financial Results of the Quarter Ended December 31,2025 in their meeting held at Thoothukudi on 04.02.2026. Shri. Salee S Nair, Managing Director and CEO of the bank declared the results. Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice Presidents and other senior officials of the Bank were also present in the event. Shri. Salee S Nair, MD & CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd said, “Our Q3 FY26 performance reinfo...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced that it has been selected by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) to transform its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. HCLTech will deploy its iMRO/4 asset management solution, integrated with SAP S/4HANA, as HAESL’s Maintenance Execution System (MES) in Hong Kong.   This collaboration will streamline HAESL’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) processes, leading to increased efficiency and scalability. It will also enable real-time data visibility, allowing for faster decision-making, while enhancing resource utilization and ensuring compliance with global standards.   “Our customers depend on transparent progress and consistent quality during every shop visit. By integrating iMRO/4 with SAP S/4HANA, we will enhance end-to-end traceability and provide a single view of the workflow from induction to release. This reduces barriers and improves execution efficiency. Partnering with HC...

The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has announced a strong growth outlook for its home locker business this wedding season, with sales expected to grow  by 20%,  driven by rising consumer preference for secure, long-term gifting solutions amidst India’s peak marriage period. The wedding season has emerged as a critical consumption period for home security, driven by rising investments in gold, jewellery, cash, and important documents. With gold prices skyrocketing, the risk profile has gone up and hence the need to secure the jewellery is a pressing need. Weddings are one of those events of household asset creation, and a lot of families today, are prioritising secure in-home storage as part of their wedding planning.  Aligned with this shift, the Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group offers a comprehensive range of home lockers that are much stronger than ordinary cupboards, designed to protect valuables from theft, fire...

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch four-times weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, Saudi Arabiain June 2026.The Airline will operate the medium-haul variant of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which is configured with 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.   Subject to regulatory approvals, flight SQ498 will depart Singapore for Riyadh on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1820 hrs (local time). The return flight, SQ 499, will depart Riyadh for Singapore on the same days at 2300 hrs (local time). Further details can be found in Annexe A.   Mr Lee Lik Hsin, Chief Commercial Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “Our return to Riyadh comes amid its thriving business environment and ambitious development, which make it one of the Middle East’s most dynamic cities.Beyond anew destination, this service will potentially allow us to work with our partners to offer our customers additional travel options across the r...