GENERAL IIT Madras, Hyundai Hope For Cancer Open Treatment Support For Children

Children from economically disadvantaged families undergoing cancer treatment can now seek financial assistance under the Hyundai Hope for Cancer programme, an initiative of the Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The programme has opened its online nomination process, calling on treating doctors, hospitals, parents, caregivers, NGOs and social […]

CW Bureau · Aug 21, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Guidehouse Opens Hyderabad Hub, Plans To Hire 1,000 Professionals

Guidehouse, a global professional services firm, has opened a new hub in Hyderabad as part of its expansion in India and plans to hire more than 1,000 professionals over the next 12 months. The hiring will cover managed services, technology, analytics and digital transformation, with a focus on supporting clients in the healthcare and financial […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

MANUFACTURING Samsung Chennai Plant Hosts Family Day For 8,000 Employees, Families

Samsung’s Chennai Plant brought together more than 8,000 employees and their family members for a Family Day celebration, turning the manufacturing facility into a hub of music, games, performances and employee engagement. The event provided families an opportunity to experience the workplace that forms an important part of their loved ones’ daily lives, while recognising […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Indofast Energy, GLIDA Join Hands To Expand EV Battery Swapping Network

Indofast Energy, India’s battery-swapping solutions provider, has partnered with GLIDA, formerly Fortum Charge & Drive India, to co-locate battery-swapping stations at GLIDA’s established EV charging sites across the country. The partnership will initially cover 10 Quick Interchange Stations (QIS) across GLIDA sites in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The companies plan to scale the network to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

AUTO Indofast, Zeon Charging Partner To Expand Battery Swapping In South

Battery-swapping solutions provider Indofast Energy has partnered with charge point operator Zeon Charging to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure across premium commercial and transit locations in Southern India, beginning with Bengaluru. Under the partnership, Indofast Energy will deploy its Quick Interchange Stations (QIS) across Zeon Charging’s network of premium sites, including shopping malls, metro parking facilities […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Hosts BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon On AI Mobility Solutions

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has organised its first international BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon 2026, bringing together innovators from seven countries to develop artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at reducing road accidents and saving lives. Held under the aegis of the Ministry of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

ECONOMY Global Cos, Australian Varsity Choose TN; MoUs Create Nearly 3,000 Jobs

Tamil Nadu has sharpened its strategy of becoming India’s preferred destination for knowledge-led investments, signing a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with global corporations and an international university that will bring global capability centres (GCCs), a research and development (R&D) hub, advanced manufacturing and the State’s first international university campus. The agreements, signed in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE TVS Motor Buys 4.39% Stake Of TVS Credit For ₹711 Cr From Lucas-TVS

TVS Motor Company Ltd has increased its stake in subsidiary TVS Credit Services Ltd (TVS CS) to 85.15% by acquiring 4.39% equity from Lucas-TVS Ltd for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹711 crore. The transaction involved the acquisition of 1,13,37,297 equity shares of TVS Credit Services and was completed on July 27, 2026, the company […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

GENERAL Sundaram Finance’s Key Whites Road Branch Marks 25 Years Of Service

Sundaram Finance has celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Chennai Whites Road Commercial Branch, highlighting the branch’s long-standing relationship with customers, employees and their families, while reaffirming its commitment to values-driven financial services. The milestone event recognised the contribution of customers, employees and their families in building the branch’s legacy over the past quarter century. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Develops Advanced Cooling Technology For Compact Electronics

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed and experimentally validated a next-generation cooling technology that could significantly improve thermal management in compact electronic devices, potentially benefiting applications ranging from smartphones and laptops to data centres, defence electronics and electric vehicles. The research introduces a novel Flat Plate Pulsating Heat Pipe […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lab-Grown Diamond Jeweller Aukera Opens First TN Store In Chennai

Aukera, India’s lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has expanded its retail network with the launch of its first store in Tamil Nadu at Chennai. The new outlet is the company’s 32nd store in India and marks its entry into the Tamil Nadu market. Expanding retail footprint The Chennai store offers a wide range of diamond jewellery, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Experience Economy To Touch $59 Bn By 2030: EEMA Vision 2030

India’s experience economy, spanning live entertainment, weddings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and cultural tourism, is projected to nearly double to $59.2 billion by 2030, presenting one of the country’s biggest untapped growth opportunities, according to the Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA). Unveiling its Vision 2030 roadmap ahead of EEMAGINE 2026 in Chennai, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026