CHENNAI PLUS

  Danone India sets the Asia Book of Records milestone for achieving ‘Maximum Healthcare Professionals Pledged to Combat Iron Deficiency Anemia’ - 20,911 pledges across India. This landmark achievement reflects Danone’s collective effort to enhance awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and promote effective nutritional interventions to address iron deficiency and anemia. The initiative underscores the importance of collaborative action in tackling micronutrient deficiencies and advancing public health outcomes. In November 2025, Danone India launched the ‘IRON UP!’ , a national wide initiative to accelerate detection and prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) across the country. As part of the initiative, Danone has launched the IDA Pledge Campaign , calling on healthcare professionals across India to commit to raising awareness, improving timely diagnosis and promoting preventive nutrition. This collective effort aims to build a strong, unified movement within the medical c...

ITC Master Chef, one of India’s most trusted brands in the frozen foods category, has launched two new exciting and innovative products – ITC Master Chef Chicken Cheese Fills and ITC Master Chef Crispy Cheese Fills expanding its snacking portfolio . Marking a new launch with these new offerings, ITC Master Chef is expanding its value-added cheese snacks range with indulgent and flavorful convenient snacking option. Crafted to elevate the cheese snacking experience, both products bring a unique dual-texture to the frozen aisle: a crispy golden shell on the outside with a molten, creamy cheese core on the inside. This combination delivers a flavorful contrast of crunch with a rich cheesy center, offering a multi-sensorial snacking experience. The Chicken Cheese Fills deliver a delicious cheesy center complemented by tender chicken, along with 28g of protein per pack , making them a delicious choice for chicken and cheese lovers. The Crispy Cheese Fills , on the other hand, deliver...

Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread continue to pose a serious public health challenge in India. Yet their presence has become so routine that it is often ignored. With the belief that mosquitoes should not be treated as harmless visitors, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has, as part of its CSR initiative Elimination of Mosquito Borne Endemic Disease (EMBED), launched a public service film titled ‘Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi’ urging households across India to rethink how easily mosquitoes are allowed into everyday spaces. This CSR initiative is in line with GCPL’s impact-oriented culture that focuses on creating real change for communities.   Mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya continue to affect millions across India each year. According to national health data, India reported over 1.13 lakh dengue cases in 2025 alone, underlining the urgent need for stronger community awareness and preventive action beyond the monsoon season.   In...

  realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today launched the realme P4 Lite 5G “The Smooth 7000mAh Pioneer” , the segment’s only 7000mAh battery smartphone . Designed for users who prioritize long-lasting battery life and smooth everyday performance, the device delivers up to 1.47 days of usage on a single charge. Built to power through daily tasks without interruption, the realme P4 Lite 5G combines exceptional endurance with a sleek design, immersive display, and reliable 5G performance. The realme P4 Lite 5G is equipped with a massive 7000mAh battery engineered to eliminate battery anxiety and support extended usage across entertainment, communication, and productivity. Whether streaming, gaming, or multitasking, users can stay connected longer without frequent charging. Complementing this long-lasting battery is a display with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering ultra-smooth scrolling, fluid animations, and a responsive viewing experience across ...

The Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group, one of India’s most trusted names in home safety, has collaborated with the much-anticipated film Dhurandhar: The Revenge , featuring Ranveer Singh, to create a compelling co-branded digital byte that re-imagines strength and reliability in the context of home security. Leveraging the film’s powerful narrative and the persona of its lead, the campaign positions Godrej home lockers as the true “Dhurandhar”, a dependable guardian that protects what matters most. This strategic association reflects the brand’s continued effort to stay culturally relevant while reinforcing its core promise of trust, strength, and innovation in home security. As part of the collaboration, a co-branded video featuring Ranveer Singh has been launched across digital platforms, blending cinematic storytelling with a strong product narrative to highlight the robustness and reliability of Godrej home lockers. The campaign is being amplified thro...

  HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, announced the winners of the 11th edition of the HCLTech Grant.   HCLTech Grant supports Indian non-government organizations (NGOs) undertaking innovative and transformative projects across the themes of Water, Biodiversity, Healthcare and Education. This year’s edition sees the introduction of Water as a category and increased grant outlay to ₹24 crores (approx. $2.58 million, 1 INR=93 USD).   Four NGOs will receive ₹5 crore (approx. $537,000) each for their proposed projects.   Water Category:  Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS), Rajasthan.  To enhance water harvesting and storage to build resilient and sustainable desert communities in the Thar desert, covering 10 villages in Barmer district. Biodiversity Category:  Live Foundation, Jharkhand.  To revive biodiversity and forest ecosystems through community-led ...

Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider known for clinical excellence and patient-centric care, is proud to announce its association as the Official Partner for Chennai Super Kings, one of the most celebrated teams This prestigious partnership marks a significant milestone in Kauvery Hospital’s journey in advancing sports medicine and   athlete care reinforcing its commitment to supporting high-performance sports through world-class medical expertise. Kauvery Hospital has steadily built a strong reputation in Sports Medicine, driven by the launch of its Sports and Arthroscopic Centre, a dedicated facility offering advanced diagnosis, minimally invasive treatments, and structured rehabilitation for sports-related injuries. The centre is designed to cater to both professional athletes and active individuals, ensuring faster recovery and optimal performance outcomes. At the core of Kauvery’s strength is its comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical team, ...

  Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Limited(the “ Company ”) shall open its Bid / Issue in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Tuesday,March24,2026 and close on  Friday , March 27, 2026. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of ₹ 4,400 million. 82,796,840 Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10 each are outstanding as on date. The Company proposes to utilise net proceeds from fresh issue of Equity Shares, estimated at ₹ 4,400 million towards its working capital requirements and general corporate purposes(collectively, the “ Object of Issue ”). Emkay Global Financial Services Limited and Keynote Financial Services Limited are the are the book running lead managers to the Issue (“ Book Running Lead Managers ”or “ BRLMs ”). KFin Technologies Limited is the Registrar to the Issue. TheEquity Shares are being issued through the red herring prospectus of the Company dated March12, 2026(the “ RHP ”) filed with The Registrar of Companies, National Capital Territo...

As part of its commitment to building a more inclusive manufacturing ecosystem, Lava International Limited , the leading homegrown smartphone manufacturer, today announced its efforts in creating pathways for women from underprivileged backgrounds to enter mainstream electronics manufacturing. The company’s initiative focuses on enabling 150+ young women from modest socio-economic backgrounds, many of whom are first-generation industrial workers, to build stable careers in smartphone manufacturing through skill development, structured employment opportunities and a safe workplace environment. This effort culminated in the launch of a dedicated women assembly line, designed to encourage greater participation of women in core manufacturing roles in Lava’s plant at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.   Women are employed across functions at Lava’s manufacturing facility including assembly, packaging, quality control, HR, design quality, industrial engineering (IE), production planning and con...

Mafatlal Industries Limited, a legacy player in the Indian textile industry, has secured an order valued at approximately INR 114 crore from the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), to be executed over a period of five years. OCAC, the designated Technical Directorate of the Electronics C Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha, has evolved into a center of excellence in training, IT solutions, and e-governance. Under this mandate, Mafatlal Industries will set up 500 robotic laboratories across 16 districts in Odisha under the School and Mass Education Department. As part of the five- year engagement, the Company will establish state-of-the-art robotics labs and deliver training and education services to ensure effective implementation and strong learning outcomes. The initiative aims to foster STEM education among school students and promote experiential learning through hands-...

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Energy Solutions business has built a strong project pipeline of ₹2,600 crore at the close of FY26 , spanning transmission infrastructure, railway electrification and renewable energy projects. Supported by rising investments in power infrastructure and clean energy, the business expects to grow by around 15% by FY27 . The growth reflects increasing demand for transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and electrification projects , aligned with the Government of India’s continued focus on strengthening the country’s power ecosystem and supporting India’s expanding energy needs. Commenting on the growth momentum, Mr. Raghavendra Mirji, Business Head – Energy Solutions business, Godrej Enterprises Group says, “India’s focus on strengthening its power infrastructure and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy sources is creating significant opportunities across the energy ecosystem. Our strong order bank reflects the growing demand for reliable ...

Locks and Architectural Solutions, a business unit of the Godrej Enterprises Group, successfully hosted the 3 rd edition of the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club (GVCC) Cricket Championship 2026 . Designed as a platform to foster deeper relationships within the Architects and Interior Designers (AID) community, the tournament once again brought together leading design firms from across the city for a spirited celebration of cricket, collaboration and camaraderie. Held on 14 th & 15 th March 2026, the championship saw enthusiastic participation from prominent architecture and design firms, who came together beyond the boardroom to engage through India’s most loved sport. Over the course of several closely contested matches, teams showcased exceptional sportsmanship and competitive spirit, reinforcing the sense of community within the AID ecosystem. The tournament concluded with an exciting final that saw SPA11 (Shashi Prabhu and Associates) secure the GVCC Cricket Championship 20...

     ●       Swiggy honored 28 women restaurateurs and chefs from across the country redefining India’s Food & Hospitality Sector    ●       Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon'ble Minister of Tourism & Culture, Government of India graced the event as the Chief Guest       ●      The honorees included Akshaya Murali (Geetham Veg Restaurant) and Divya Parwani (Pind). Swiggy India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, recently organized the 2026 edition of ‘She The Change’ in New Delhi. This flagship initiative, with the tagline ‘From Vision to Venture’ , celebrates women who are redefining India’s culinary and business landscape. The Chief Guest, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat , along with Sriharsha Majety, Co-Founder, MD and Group CEO, Swiggy , felicitated 28 women from the F&B industry across two categories— Entrepreneur of the Year and Chef of the Year . Th...

ASCI’s ‘What the Sigma?’ study reveals how Gen Alpha navigates – and is shaped by – a world where advertising, entertainment and identity are increasingly indistinguishable •        Gen Alpha’s cultural codes, aesthetics and language are globally synchronised, but   largely invisible to adults •        For this generation, online and offline are not two worlds but one; the phone is not a device but where they live their lives •        Younger children (7-12) can spot overt ads but miss hidden commercial intent; older children (13-15) are more ad-literate but remain vulnerable to passion-driven and narrative-integrated brand messaging •        Study calls for principle-based, ecosystem-wide response – involving platforms, creators, advertisers, parents, schools – to ensure a responsible approach to marketing to   Gen Alpha Shorts blended into vlogs...