CHENNAI PLUS

    More than half (58%) of India’s productivity is getting impacted as people feel stressed/drained out because of disturbed sleep due to mosquitoes. As a prelude to the upcoming World Malaria Day (April 25), this crucial revelation emerged from a survey report unveiled by Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand from Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL). Titled ‘ One Mosquito, Countless Threats ’, this pan-India survey commissioned by Goodknight, and conducted by market research firm YouGov, examines public attitudes, and assesses the risks of mosquito-borne diseases. The survey report involved respondents across four regions of India – North (including central zone states), South, West and East.   The Goodknight report highlights that 62% of males and 53% females expressed that their productivity is getting impacted because of disturbed sleep due to mosquitoes. This is particularly concerning in the context of India's recent economic surge, where a healthy wor

  Muthoot FinCorp Limited (MFL or “ Company ”) the flagship company of 137-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue) has announced XVI Tranche IV series of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (“NCDs”) to raise an amount aggregating to ₹360 crore which is within the shelf limit of ₹1100 crore. The tranche IV issuance amounts to ₹100 crore with a green shoe option of ₹260 crore aggregating up to ₹360 crore (“Tranche IV Issue”). The Tranche IV Issue with a face value of ₹1000 has been open to public from 10 th April 2024 till 25 th April 2024 subject to an early closure as may be approved by our Board of Directors or a duly constituted committee thereof of the Company, and subject to relevant approvals, in accordance with the Regulation 33A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue And Listing Of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021.   The NCDs under the Tranche IV Issue are being offered with maturity/tenure options of 26 months, 38 months, 60 mo

Chennai, 17, April, 2024: In a concerted effort to bolster the democratic process in the country, Rapido, India's leading commute app, has embarked upon its National Duty with the launch of the " ‘KadamaiKaanaSavaari’ initiative. This initiative is being rolled out during the Indian General Elections 2024 with the support of the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission. As part of this historic endeavor, Rapido pledges to provide free bike taxi rides to voters across TamilNadu, encompassing major cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, and Salem on 19 th April, 2024. On election day, voters can avail free rides on the Rapido app using the code ‘VOTENOW’ and exercise their democratic right. The initiative aims to facilitate residents' voting rights and ensure a more inclusive electoral process. This concerted effort aligns with Rapido's nationwide campaign, deploying over 10 lakh captains across more than 100 cities to provide free rides on electio

  Aditya Birla Group’s flagship diversified financial services conglomerate, Aditya Birla Capital (“ABC”) has embarked on a journey of transformation, charting strong growth over the past 2 years. Building on this momentum, Aditya Birla Capital announced the launch of its omnichannel D2C platform ABCD making “Everything Finance as Simple as ABCD ”. Through this platform, ABC targets to add 30 million new users over the next 3 years. The launch marks a pivotal moment in its ambitious journey to drive growth and leadership and become a full-stack financial services provider.   Announcing the launch of the platform, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman Aditya Birla Group said, “Our financial services business, Aditya Birla Capital, is now one of the fastest growing businesses within the group and has emerged as a key growth engine.   I see this as a ‘coming of age’ moment for Aditya Birla Capital. In the arc of Aditya Birla Capital’s strong and steady progress, the ABCD D2C platf

Maithree, a pioneering organization committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PwIDDs), launched their first of its kind, ‘Assisted Employment Scheme’ in partnership with CaratLane, today. The initiative aims to foster inclusivity and provide livelihood security for PwIDDs by offering guaranteed earnings and productivity-based incentives. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Director of Tata Sons, and Mr. Mithun Sacheti, Founder of CaratLane, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Guest of Honor respectively and participated by Mr.L.Lakshman, Chairman Emeritus, Mr.G.Srikanth, Chief Financial and Information Officer, Five-Star Business Finance For over three decades, Maithree has championed the cause of PwIDDs, recognizing their untapped potential in a conducive work environment. Inspired by the government's MGNREGA policy, Maithree introduces a scheme aimed at providing guaranteed earnings and incentives based on productivity to ensure livelihood security fo

Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, signs definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group's 1.5 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The acquisition estimated at a total value of Rs. 413.75 Crores through internal accruals will aid in enhancing the coastal footprint across southern markets of Tamil Nadu and Kerela. The total cement capacity of Adani Group stands at 78.9 MTPA. The asset spread across 61 acres of land, conveniently located near the Tuticorin Port with a long-term fly ash agreement will be value accretive from the beginning. Ambuja Cements will leverage the coastal footprint and state-of-the-art marine infrastructure and equipment , ensuring that the best quality products are delivered. This acquisition provides access to the southern market customers with an opportunity to experience and instil their trust in one of the most iconic and trusted brands – Ambuja Cement. Furthermore, the limited av

    JSW One Platforms, part of US$23 billion JSW Group has appointed Dr Ranjan Pai as an Independent Director on its Board. Dr Pai brings a wealth of experience and expertise in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and investment, which aligns with JSW One Platforms’ commitment to drive innovation and value creation for all its stakeholders. In his role as an Independent Director at JSW One Platforms, Dr Ranjan Pai will provide strategic guidance and insights drawn from his experience. His deep understanding of the education, healthcare sectors, coupled with his experience of investing and guiding Tech start-ups in India will be invaluable in shaping JSW One Platforms’ future and creating long-term value for its stakeholders.   Dr Ranjan Pai is an educationist, entrepreneur, institution builder and investor. He serves as the Founder and Chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), an Indian conglomerate encompassing education, healthcare, research, and private inve

  TANKER (Tamilnad Kidney Research) Foundation  is a registered non-profit charitable Organization started in June 1993 with the aim of helping under-privileged patients with kidney disease by giving Subsidized Dialysis and one time financial help for medication, investigation and transplantation and spread awareness about kidney disease. TANKER cares for those, the underprivileged, who suffer with kidney problems of any kind, reversible or terminal, regardless of caste, creed, sex or religion.   TANKER runs 14 dialysis units, 11 in Chennai and one each in Madurai, Vellore and Tiruppur. The Ambattur dialysis unit is supported by the Ambattur Rotary Club and Hospital, the CMCHIS and many valuable donors.    The new dialysis machine has been donated by  Prakash Foods & Feed Mills Private Limited .  Dr. D.V.R. Prakash Rao,  Chairman and Managing Director ,  Prakash Foods & Feed Mills Private Limited   inaugurated the machine.  He donated this machine in memory of his wife Mrs Bala

Pondicherry Art Akademy, renowned for its commitment to promoting artistry over the past 13 years, proudly presents its 51st event: the 7th National Women Artists Group Show. The inauguration took place on April 5th at 4 PM at Cholamandal Artists' Village in Chennai, marking yet another milestone in the Academy's illustrious journey.  The ceremony commenced with renowned Contemporary Artist.Sovan Kumar, Regional Secretary of Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai, symbolically cutting the ribbon to officially inaugurate the event. Shri Kaliaperumal, Director of the Art and Culture Department, Puducherry, further elevated the occasion by illuminating the kuthu vilakku and unveiling the catalog, with the prestigious first copy presented to the renowned Senior Artist C. Douglas of Cholamandal Artists Village.   Esteemed artist Aashima Mahrotra, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Railways and a participant in the show, graced the event as the chief guest, alongside distinguished guests Seni

Chennai: Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a key destination to Indian travellers. This is the first MOU between the two organisations. Under the MOU, STB and MakeMyTrip will embark on joint activations and campaigns to boost inbound travel to Singapore in 2024. STB will also tap into MakeMyTrip’s market understanding and insights to curate unique travel holiday packages targeting consumers in India. India is one of the top five markets for Singapore tourism, with the city-state welcoming over 1 million Indian visitors in 2023. Indian travellers enjoy good connectivity to Singapore, with 17 cities in India having direct flight connections. Furthermore, Singapore’s vibrant mix of attractions and experiences appeal to a wide range of Indian travellers. Ms Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board said, "We are delighted to commence this journ

MUMBAI: The Asia Society India Centre Board has announced the election of Sangita Jindal as the new Chair of the Board. Her role will be effective from the 1st of April, 2024. “I am so delighted to welcome Sangita Jindal as Chair of the Asia Society India Centre Board. She has been an immense support to our mission in South Asia and her work to support contemporary art in India and South Asia has been a transformative force; I look forward to working with her to strengthen Asia Society’s footprint in South Asia,” said Asia Society India Centre CEO Inakshi Sobti.   Sangita Jindal is President, Art India and Chairperson of the JSW Foundation, which is responsible for the social development projects of the JSW Group of Companies. In the twenty years that she has been spearheading the JSW Foundation, it has enlarged its scope of activities in the areas of education, health, livelihood creation, local sports development and conservation o

Chennai : Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water is thrilled to announce its partnership with Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the official hydration partner. Bisleri, with a legacy of more than 50 years, has been championing the narrative on the importance of staying hydrated and healthy, a cause which strongly connects with today's youth. Expressing enthusiasm on the extension of this partnership, Tushar Malhotra, Director of Sales & Marketing, Bisleri International said, “We have built a robust sports marketing program over the last few years, and we are thrilled to enter the cricketing season with five of the most iconic cricket franchises. We will be rolling out an exciting and power packed integrated marketing campaign under the Bisleri #DrinkItUp umbrella which will feature individual limited-edition packs with player imagery from our partner teams. We will also be providing a s