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Union Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II and Diwali bonuses for railway and port workers

Oct 04, 2024, at 06:08 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs' proposal for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II, which will cover three corridors at a project cost of Rs 63,246 crore.

Apple may turn to China as fire halts production at Tamil Nadu iPhone plant: Report

Oct 03, 2024, at 08:13 pm

Chennai/IBNS: A fire at Tata Group's plant in Tamil Nadu, which produces components for Apple iPhones, could disrupt production ahead of the festive season sales surge, Reuters reported, citing industry experts and a source familiar with the situation.

Ford likely to manufacture EVs in Tamil Nadu: Report

Oct 01, 2024, at 11:38 pm

Chennai: Ford Motor Co. is in talks to produce electric vehicles at its southern India plant in Tamil Nadu, which marks its potential return to the world’s third-largest car market three years after shutting down its local factories.

Foxconn planning to invest $1 billion in Tamil Nadu for smartphone display assembly facility supporting Apple: Report

Sep 25, 2024, at 09:03 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Foxconn is planning a $1 billion investment to establish a facility in Tamil Nadu for assembling smartphone display modules, according to a report by The Economic Times.

Strike hits Samsung production at key electronics plant in Tamil Nadu

Sep 11, 2024, at 07:46 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Production at Samsung Electronics' key plant in southern India faced disruptions for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (Sept. 10) due to a strike by hundreds of employees demanding higher wages.

Dabur signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt to invest Rs 400 cr in first production unit in South India

Aug 22, 2024, at 08:19 pm

New Delhi/Chennai/IBNS: India's home-grown FMCG major Dabur plans to start its first manufacturing unit in South India by investing Rs 400 crore in the next five years.

Foxconn eyes expansion in India, plans Apple iPad assembly in Tamil Nadu plant 'soon': Report

Jul 26, 2024, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Foxconn has been eyeing major expansion in India as the Taiwanese tech major is planning to assemble Apple's flagship tablet iPad at its Sriperumbudur facility in Tamil Nadu, according to a report by the Economic Times.

Google to produce Pixel smartphones, drones in Tamil Nadu

May 23, 2024, at 11:31 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Google has bet big on India as the American tech giant has picked Tamil Nadu for production of its Pixel smartphones and drones, reports said.

Ambuja Cements to acquire 1.5 MTPA grinding unit at Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin for Rs 413.75 cr

Apr 16, 2024, at 05:04 am

Ahmedabad: Adani Group-owned cement and building material company Ambuja Cements signed a definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group's 1.5 MTPA cement grinding unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin.

Tata Motors to construct Rs 9,000 cr plant in Tamil Nadu, creating 5,000 jobs

Mar 14, 2024, at 03:09 am

Mumbai: Automotive industry major Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Corning to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Tamil Nadu to manufacture mobile phone cover glass

Jan 24, 2024, at 02:39 am

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced that the American manufacturer of Gorilla Glass, Corning, has committed to investing Rs 1,000 crore to produce front cover glass for mobile phones, catering to phone parts manufacturers in India.

Vietnamese EV major VinFast plans to invest USD 2 billion in Tamil Nadu

Jan 07, 2024, at 07:47 pm

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast and the Tamil Nadu government in southern India have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to charge the development of green transportation in India.

Vietnamese company VinFast to make EV batteries in India

Jan 05, 2024, at 05:13 am

Chennai: Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is preparing to open its first manufacturing facility in India to produce batteries, media reported.

Corning to establish Gorilla Glass factory in Tamil Nadu at investment of Rs 1,000 cr

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:59 am

Chennai: American manufacturer of Gorilla Glass, Corning Inc, which is also a key supplier for Apple, is planning to set up a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, The Economic Times (ET) reported on Tuesday.

Passenger caught with gold worth Rs 8.90 lakh hidden in Nutella jars in Tamil Nadu's Trichy airport

Aug 31, 2023, at 04:34 am

Chennai: The law enforcement personnel at Tamil Nadu’s Trichy airport arrested a passenger after they caught the person with illegal gold hidden inside Nutella jars, media reports said.

4,000 MW renewable energy power project being set up in Tamil Nadu

Aug 02, 2023, at 07:12 am

New Delhi: A new project has been approved under Green Energy Corridor Phase-II with the aim to set up 624 km of transmission lines and 2200 MVA capacity substations by the fiscal year 2025-26.

Airtel 5G Plus now live in 5 cities of Tamil Nadu

Jan 24, 2023, at 09:13 pm

Coimbatore: Indian telecommunication major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of its cutting edge 5G services in Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Trichy.

Airtel 5G Plus now live in Tamil Nadu cities

Jan 24, 2023, at 05:56 pm

Chennai/UNI: Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s leading telecommunications services provider, on Tuesday announced the launch of its cutting edge 5G services in Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Trichy. Airtel’s 5G services are already live in Chennai.

Maruti Suzuki starts export of Grand Vitara from Tamil Nadu's Kamarajar Port

Jan 20, 2023, at 04:28 am

Chennai/UNI: India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter Maruti Suzuki today announced that it has commenced exports of its highly successful premium SUV, Grand Vitara, to Latin America and other countries.

ADB approves $125 million loan to build climate-resilient sewage and water supply systems in Tamil Nadu

Dec 28, 2022, at 06:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday signed a $125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment, and drainage and water supply systems in three cities in Tamil Nadu.

Vee Technologies unveils Rs 200 Cr TN expansion plan

Nov 14, 2022, at 08:33 pm

Poolankurchi: IT services firm Vee Technologies has unveiled a Rs 200 crore expansion plan in Tamil Nadu to mark 100 years of the Chettinad family home here.

SOTC Travel expands presence in Tamil Nadu with new franchise outlet in Trichy

Apr 19, 2022, at 08:48 pm

Trichy/IBNS: SOTC Travel, an omnichannel travel and tourism company, recently inaugurated its new franchise outlet at Thillai Nagar.

Vodafone eSIM is now available in Tamil Nadu

Jul 22, 2021, at 12:26 am

Chennai/UNI: Leading telecom operator Vodafone India (Vi) Wednesday announced the availability of eSIM for its postpaid customers.

Traders Forum to announce poll strategy on April 12

Apr 06, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Chennai, Apr 6 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangankalin Peravai (Traders Forum) on Saturday announced that it would vote for those parties which gives an assurance that foreign trade would not be allowed in India and retrieve the country from the clutches of World Trade Agreement and a final announcement on the Peravai's stand in the Lok Sabha polls would be made on April 12.

ADB, Indian government sign $ 169 million loan to provide water and sanitation services in Tamil Nadu

Nov 16, 2018, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed here on Friday a $169 million loan as the First Tranche of a $500 million multi-tranche financing to develop climate-resilient water supply, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure in at least 10 cities in the State of Tamil Nadu

Centre signs $318 million loan agreement with World Bank to support climate resilient agriculture in TN

Dec 27, 2017, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): The Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $318 million loan agreement for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project to promote climate resilient agriculture technologies, improve water management practices, and increase market opportunities for small and marginal farmers. 

Honda 2Wheelers is now customers First Choice in Tamil Nadu

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:25 am

Coimbatore, June 6 (IBNS): Entering FY’2017-18 with a bang, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today announced that it has extended its market leadership.

Tamil Nadu to witness formation of first IT union in India?

May 17, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Tamil Nadu to witness formation of first IT union in India?

Karur Vysya Bank expands its branch network

Feb 18, 2017, at 12:05 am

Chennai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Karur Vysya Bank on friday opened its 709th branch (overall) at Periyar Nagar in Chennai.

Karur Vysya Bank expands its branch network

Feb 17, 2017, at 11:41 pm

Chennai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Karur Vysya Bank on friday opened its 709th branch (overall) at Periyar Nagar in Chennai.