MANUFACTURING Vikram Solar Unveils Production Unit In TN, Rolls Out First Solar Module

Vikram Solar has formally commissioned its new solar module manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan in Tamil Nadu, with the successful production of the plant’s first solar module, marking another milestone in the company’s capacity expansion strategy. The new greenfield facility follows the recent commissioning of the company’s Vallam plant and is expected to play a key […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Inaugurates New Retail Outlet For 3-Wheelers In Chennai

TVS Motor Company has expanded its retail footprint in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of a new authorised dealership, Hardeep Motors, in Chennai. Located in Old Washermenpet, the new facility is aimed at enhancing customer accessibility and strengthening the company’s presence in the region. The dealership will offer TVS Motor Company’s range of passenger and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE NLC India Joins Hands With IndianOil For Renewable Energy Projects In TN

NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture for developing renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s clean energy transition. The MoU was signed in New Delhi on June 22, 2026. Focus on large-scale renewable […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Manba Finance Enters South India Through Nammaloan Partnership

Manba Finance Ltd, Mumbai-based vehicle and retail financing NBFC, has entered the South Indian market through a strategic partnership with Sreesastha (Nammaloan), marking a significant step in the Mumbai-based non-banking finance company’s national expansion strategy. The partnership will initially focus on Karnataka, followed by an entry into Tamil Nadu during the current financial year, with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors PV Eyes Growth In FY27 Through New Product Launches

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL) will focus on new product launches, a multi-powertrain portfolio and brand building to drive growth in FY27 while navigating macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. In the company’s latest annual report, Chandrasekaran said TMPVL enters FY27 with confidence, backed by a strong product pipeline and continued […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

MANUFACTURING ATM Maker Hyosung TNS Eyes Tamil Nadu To Tap India, Export Markets

South Korea-based Hyosung TNS, a global leader in self-banking technologies, is considering setting up a greenfield manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu to produce automated teller machines (ATMs) for domestic and international markets, highlighting India’s growing importance as a manufacturing and export hub for global technology companies. Industry observers said the proposed investment reflects a broader […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Puri, Wayanad And Goa Lead Family Travel Searches This Summer: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel, with Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as the most sought-after destinations for the school holiday season. The findings, based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, indicate growing interest in coastal, nature and outdoor-focused destinations […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Ramco Cements Says Tamil Nadu Levy Impacts Raw Material Costs

Leading cement manufacturer Ramco Cements Ltd (RCL) said rising fuel, gypsum, diesel and packaging material costs are expected to exert pressure on margins in FY27, even as cement prices have started improving from April 2026. RCL reported nearly fivefold rise in standalone net profit for the March quarter at ₹146 crore, aided by improved cement […]

CW Bureau · May 23, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE JSW Infrastructure Commissions Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal At Arakonam

JSW Infrastructure has commenced commercial operations of its Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at Arakonam in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in expanding its logistics footprint in the southern region. In a regulatory filing, the company said Southern Railway, Chennai Division, has acknowledged the successful commissioning of the terminal with effect from April […]

CW Bureau · Apr 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TN Gets A Chip Boost: KLA To Invest ₹3,600-Cr In Chennai R&D Campus

Tamil Nadu has secured a significant milestone in its ambition to become a global semiconductor hub, with KLA Corporation signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to invest $400 million (approximately ₹3,600 crore) in a new global R&D and innovation campus in Chennai. KLA, widely regarded as one of the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Hotel Ventures To Invest ₹1,100 Cr In Chennai, Add 500 Keys

Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd (BHVL), on February 2, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu government to invest ₹1100 crore in the state in the hospitality sector.  The MoU was inked at the ongoing Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026,  where Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M K Stalin was present.  Through the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 2, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE TPREL Commissions 198 MW Group Captive Wind Project In Tamil Nadu

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commissioned a 198 MW group captive wind energy project for Tata Steel at Karur in Tamil Nadu, marking one of the largest wind projects executed under the group captive model in India. The project significantly strengthens Tata Steel’s decarbonisation roadmap while reinforcing TPREL’s leadership in large-scale renewable energy […]

CW Bureau · Feb 2, 2026