The upcoming Chennai facility will cater to growing domestic demand and export markets for fastening products Chennai: YKK India, the Indian arm of Japanese fastening products maker YKK Corporation, will invest $150 million to set up a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai.The proposed plant, YKK India’s third manufacturing facility in the country,…
Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The carnival has truly arrived at the Estadio Guadalajara as co-hosts Mexico lock horns with Asian giants South Korea in a blockbuster Group A fixture. The stakes could not be higher tonight—with both teams winning their opening encounters, a victory for either side will…
Gilles Bariguian, global CEO of Delsey Paris Chennai: French luggage and travel accessories brand Delsey Paris is exploring opportunities to deepen sourcing and contract manufacturing partnerships in India as part of a broader strategy to double its India business from its current level of under €10 million by 2030, even as it acknowledges that China’s…
FCNR(B) accounts nosedived to $900 million in FY26 Chennai: After three consecutive years of growth, net inflows under Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] accounts nosedived to $900 million in FY26 from $7.1 billion in FY25. The 87% year-on-year decline, the sharpest since 2022-23, comes despite the rupee weakening over the past year. Meanwhile, major banks…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu will soon notify a new industrial policy with special incentives to attract fresh domestic and foreign investment besides setting up a Tamil Nadu Investor Promotion Commission (TIPC) chaired by the chief secretary to draw multinational companies.In his maiden address to the assembly, governor R V Arlekar said the state aims to become…
Chennai: Invoking former chief minister C N Annadurai’s principle that three-language formula should not be pursued and only Tamil and English should be taught, TVK govt led by C Joseph Vijay on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy. This was part of Tamil Nadu Governor R V Arlekar’s address in the state…
Chennai: The technical glitch in applying for revaluation of CBSE Class XII answer scripts and the subsequent delay in evaluation has affected admissions to professional courses in the state this year.Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) committee has decided to postpone the release of the engineering rank list, which was scheduled on June 29. Of 2,45,220…
Chennai: Leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday said the governor’s address in the assembly was a sign of an `understanding between TVK and BJP.’ He accused chief minister Vijay of `panic buying MLAs’ to keep his govt afloat and alleged that DMK govt’s flagship ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme was renamed.“Governor read out the complete…
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his movement as detrimental. Henry argued Ronaldo’s desire to score obstructed teammates like Bruno Fernandes, hindering team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. The Portuguese superstar Cristiano…
Govt Railway Police arrested Kumaresan of Villivakkam on Wednesday Chennai: A 32-year-old man covered a railway signal with clothes to force a train to slow down so that he could board it and snatch a passenger’s chain on Tuesday.Govt Railway Police, who arrested Kumaresan of Villivakkam on Wednesday, said the incident happened around 6.30am on…