CHENNAI PLUS

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).   The signing of the MoU took place in the presence of Hon’ble Chairman TG-RERA, Dr. N. Satyanarayana,IAS®, Hon’ble Members of TG-RERA Sri. J.Laxmi Narayana and Sri. K.Srinivasa Rao, and senior officials of TGRERA— Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy, Secretary, Sri K. Gangadhar, Executive Director, Sri D. Ravinder, Registrar and Administrative Officer Sri Niranjan Rao. From the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the event was attended by Ms. Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary-General, and Dr. Saheli Sinha, Director – Operations.   The partnership will enable TGRERA and ASCI to cooperate on monitoring, identifying and addressing non-compliant real-estate advertising in the digital media, to protect homebuyers and ensure compliance with RERA rules.   Established under the Real Estate (Regulatio...

At the 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) held on Oct 9th to 12th at Jaipur , Dr. Georgi Abraham, Founder Trustee, TANKER Foundation, delivered the prestigious H L Trivedi Oration and received the Award also .He spoke on the Changing Paradigm Shifts in Weight Loss Goals in Transplantation. He received the award from Hon'ble Sri Haribabu Bagade, Governor of Rajasthan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court.  

Locks & Architectural Solutions (LAS), a business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), has launched a new Experience Centre in Mysore to deepen its presence in Karnataka, one of India’s top three markets for locking and architectural solutions. The centre aims to showcase and demonstrate the brand’s latest range of mechanical and digital locks, providing homeowners, developers, and institutional clients a hands-on experience with products that combine safety, design, and sustainability. This launch marks another step in LAS’ broader South India expansion strategy , which includes existing display centres in Bengaluru and planned extensions to other high-growth towns across Karnataka. With the organised locks market in Karnataka growing at a 6–7% CAGR , LAS expects the region to deliver over 33% growth in the next 24 months , propelled by the rising demand for connected and smart locking systems. This trend reflects the increasing adoption of digital locks , which are expected to...

In a significant milestone, the Storage Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has received the prestigious ConformitéEuropéenne (CE) certification from TÜV NORD for its indigenously developed Mobile Pallet Racking (MPR) System. This recognition reinforces the system’s compliance with stringent European safety and quality standards and highlights India’s growing capability in delivering globally benchmarked engineering solutions.   Designed and manufactured in-house, the Mobile Pallet Racking System is a high-density, high-performance storage solution that eliminates fixed aisles to maximise warehouse capacity while ensuring selective pallet access. Built on mobile bases that glide effortlessly along floor-mounted rails, the system delivers superior space optimisation and operational efficiency. The CE certification confirms adherence to the European Machinery Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, underscoring the system’s reliability, safety, and enginee...

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, announced the expansion of its Apollo Advanced Stroke Network - a comprehensive, protocol-driven system designed to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients across the city. With one in four individuals above 25 years of age now at risk, and stroke cases increasingly being reported among younger populations, this initiative comes at a crucial time to strengthen early detection and time-sensitive intervention in stroke care. This initiative marks a major leap forward in the fight against stroke - a condition where every minute counts. In stroke management, “Time is Brain”, as nearly 1,90,000 brain cells are lost every minute during an attack. The network ensures that patients across Apollo’s hospitals in Chennai receive uniform, high-quality, and time-sensitive care for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. This milestone follows Apollo Hospitals’ Stroke Network launch in 2023, which laid the foundation for coordinated stroke response and ...

Ameera Shah-led Metropolis Healthcare Limited , India’s second-largest and most respected pathology laboratory chain, has released findings from a comprehensive nationwide analysis of over 22 lakh Vitamin D test results collected between 2019 and January 2025. The study reveals that 46.5% of individuals tested across India showed Vitamin D deficiency , while another 26% had insufficient levels , highlighting widespread Vitamin D inadequacy among health-seeking individuals. The findings underline the urgent need for greater preventive awareness, improved nutrition, and regular screening.   From a regional perspective, the study revealed distinct differences across India. South India reported the highest deficiency at 51.6% , with Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu each exceeding 50%. Central India followed at 48.1% , while North India stood at 44.9% . West India , including Maharashtra (42.9%) , showed better sufficiency levels, and the North-East (36.9%) recorded the lowest...

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), through its Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL), has released a new white paper titled ‘ Wisdom at the Helm: Redefining Leadership for a Complex World ’. Authored by Surya Tahora, Professor of Organisational and Leadership Studies and Executive Director, CWIL, and Tanvi Mankodi, Assistant Professor of Organisational and Leadership Studies, the paper calls for a paradigm shift in leadership development  from performance-focused management to wisdom-based leadership grounded in ethics, reflection, and compassion. The  full white paper is available here: Wisdom at the Helm: Redefining Leadership for a Complex World The white paper explores the growing inadequacy of traditional leadership models such as authentic, servant, transformational, and responsible leadership in addressing the multi-dimensional challenges of today’s workplaces. From technological disruption and sustainability imperativ...

  HCLTech,  a leading global technology company, and  Talents of Endearment  (TalEn) today announced a  partnership   to launch an AI-powered learning and development framework that empowers professionals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world.   The  partnership  aims to deliver adaptive learning paths by bringing together HCLTech’s  Career Shaper TM platform and TalEn’s innovative education and recruitment approach. Powered by HCLTech’s global  expertise   in technology and industry domains, the Career Shaper™ platform, combined with TalEn’s regional experience, will equip the enterprise workforce with future-ready skills. The offerings include hiring solutions, assessments for core and adjacent careers, role-based upskilling, tech programs for non-techies, masterclasses for decision makers, AI-led learning products and finishing schools for graduates. These offerings will be rolled out in the region staking in Q...

Lenskart Solutions Limited proposes to open an initial public offering (“Offer”) of its equity shares of face value of ₹2 each (“Equity Shares”) on Friday, October 31, 2025. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date is one Working Day prior to Bid/Offer Opening Date, being Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Bid/ Offer Closing Date is Tuesday, November 04, 2025. The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed from ₹ 382 per Equity Share of face value ₹2 each to ₹ 402 per Equity Share of face value ₹2 each. Bids can be made for a minimum of 37 Equity Shares of face value ₹2 each and multiples of 37 Equity Shares of face value ₹2 each thereafter. A discount of ₹ 19 per Equity Share is being offered to Eligible Employees bidding in the Employee Reservation Portion. The offer includes a new issue of equity shares totalling up to ₹21,500 million and a sale of up to 127,562,573 equity shares by existing shareholders, which include several promoters and investment firms. There is an Employee Reservatio...

Amazon announced that it has enabled hundreds of thousands of Indian sellers to surpass $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports from India between 2015 and 2025, through the Amazon Global Selling program. In 2020, Amazon had pledged to enable $10 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports from India by 2025, which was later revised to $20 billion within the same timeline. And now, Amazon has completed its exports pledge ahead of time. Amazon’s flagship ecommerce exports program, Amazon Global Selling, was launched in 2015. In the last 10 years, the program has registered over 2 lakh exporters, cumulatively selling more than 75 crore ‘Made in India’ products to customers across the world. The total seller base on the program has grown over 33% in the past year.   Amazon Global Selling is seeing remarkable adoption across the country and has registered sellers from 28 states, 7 union territories, and 200+ cities across India. Over the last 10 years, the program has successfully de...

Lava International Limited , one of the fastest growing Indian smartphone brand, announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the Lava SHARK 2 4G. With this launch, Lava further expands its 4G portfolio, bringing a better processor, bigger display, and advanced features designed to meet the evolving needs of first-time smartphone buyers and young consumers. Combining strong performance, stylish design, and a clean software experience, the SHARK 2 offers a significant upgrade over its predecessor.   The Lava SHARK 2 features a 50MP AI rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, Octa-core UNISOC T7250 processor, 4GB+4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a 6.75" HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 5000mAh battery with Type-C charging, is IP54 dust and water resistant, and comes in Eclipse Grey and Aurora Gold. The smartphone will be available from October 2025 across all retail stores.   Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, Head – Product, Lava International Limited, said, “With...

MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, announced the launch of ‘ Travel Ka Muhurat’ a new calendar moment designed to mark the start of India’s year end travel planning season. The property spans the entire travel journey, from flights and stays to holiday packages, ground transport, tours and attractions, and essentials such as visa, forex, and travel insurance, bringing together leading airlines, hospitality brands across India and abroad, and major banking partners to offer travellers exceptional value.   Every week of the campaign will spotlight select domestic and international leisure destinations, blending beaches, hills, culture, and city escapes, to help travellers find fresh inspiration for year-end vacations. The inaugural edition of Travel Ka Muhurat runs from October 29 to November 30, 2025, w ith MMTBLACK members enjoying exclusive early access, along with Black Friday Deals every Friday and Lightning Drops, limited inventory offers available daily b...

  HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the third edition of the HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas program. Building on the momentum and impact of the past two years, this year’s edition will award $1 million to three additional non-profits working to restore biodiversity and drive sustainability across 10 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the U.S.   HCLTech launched the Americas program in 2023 with a commitment of $5 million in grants over five years to support scalable, replicable and sustainable solutions to fight the climate crisis the world is facing today.   “The HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas has received an overwhelming response from organizations bringing fresh thinking and deep local insight to climate action. The diversity of ideas and the passion driving these projects reaffirm our belief that innovation and collaboration are key to shaping c...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that the Jimny 5-door has achieved a landmark milestone, surpassing a cumulative export figure of 1 lakh units from India. The  export journey for the Jimny 5-door began in 2023, shortly after its India debut. The SUV, manufactured exclusively in India, has won hearts across more than 100 countries, including Japan, Mexico and Australia.   Jimny 5-door’s entry in Japan in January 2025, under the name “Jimny Nomade”, sparked off an overwhelming response with orders crossing the 50,000 mark within days of introduction. This reflects Jimny’s strong resonance in one of the world’s most evolved and quality conscious automobile markets.   At its core, the Jimny 5-door is built for performance, combining a ladder-frame chassis with Suzuki’s proven ALLGRIP PRO (4WD), offering superior off-road dynamics and stability. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it embodies a balance of durability, simplicity and dependable pe...

In the fourth edition of India’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) Awards, Deloitte Private announced six winners for 2025. The winning companies are ASK Automotive Ltd, Teamlease Services Ltd., RDC Concrete (India) Ltd., Coromandel International Ltd., Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. and Havells India Ltd. Notably, many of these companies come from tier-2 cities, a promising sign that India’s next wave of growth is emerging beyond the metros. Of these, Coromandel International Ltd made it to the list for a second time after winning once before in 2022. In contrast, ASK Automotive Ltd and Teamlease Services Ltd. had previously won Deloitte’s coveted Enterprise Growth Awards 2025. This year’s honorees emerged from a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation grounded in Deloitte’s globally recognised Best Managed framework. Beyond research, shortlisted companies progressed through an in-person Best Managed Lab. In this setting, industry experts examined evidence across the four pillars: strategy, ca...

Cognizant will be the title sponsor of the upcoming edition of the New Delhi Marathon, India’s premier AIMS-certified National Marathon and among the most credible long-distance running events in Asia, scheduled for February 22, 2026.  The Cognizant New Delhi Marathon marks a milestone partnership between a globally respected technology and professional services company and one of the nation’s most iconic mass participation sporting events. Celebrating its eleventh edition in 2026, the marathon has become a symbol of national pride and endurance, uniting citizens, athletes, and organizations in a shared celebration of fitness and community spirit. Over the years, the event has attracted more than 30,000 runners from India and overseas in each edition, including elite athletes, corporate teams, running groups, and defence personnel. Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Varrier, President  Global Operations and Chairman and Managing Director, Cognizant India , s...