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Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

This is noteworthy considering the number of policies issued across India by general insurers rose by 74 per cent in 2021-22 compared to 2014-15

OEM, dealers to play Santa during year-end for EV passenger vehicles

Carmakers, dealers offering discounts up to Rs 4 lakh

AI makes mark in drug discovery in India; start-up Peptris raises $1 mn

Peptris is revolutionizing drug discovery through the implementation of its state-of-the-art AI platform. It is transforming the traditionally lengthy and costly drug discovery process

Ford India keeps comeback plans open, reassessing Chennai plant's future

Companies such as Ola Electric, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, and MG Motor also engaged in multiple rounds of discussions with Ford India's management over the last two years

Up & down the job rollercoaster: Highs for aviation & pharma, lows for IT

The game flipped in the second half of 2022, and in 2023, it has decisively turned in the favour of employers - more talent is now chasing fewer active IT jobs

New era in space exploration: India's moon landing & solar venture

According to the Indian Space Association (ISpA), till November-end, Indian space startups amassed $124 million in funding, compared to $120 million in 2022

Kerala reports 4 Covid deaths as cases spike, MoHFW conducts mock drill

Nothing to worry about, says state health minister

Tiruppur's sustainable fashion materials gain traction in global market

Seeing interest from Primark, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Decathlon

Tata Group company Tejas bags 5G RAN technology in Rs 12 crore deal

Tejas will be paying a Transfer of Technology (ToT) non-exclusive license fee of Rs 12 crore in multiple instalments based on technical milestones

Election code impacts commercial vehicle sales in post-festival period

When asked about this, a company executive of a leading CV player said that the figures for only one month were down due to some stock correction happening at the retail end

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 6,000 aid to people affected by Cyclone Michaung

Corporates too joined the bandwagon in extending aid to the state. TVS Motor Company, India's third largest two-wheeler company has donated Rs 3 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund

Indian coast sees rise in cyclones; 2.9 mn vulnerable people in Andhra only

Series of El Niño and other oceanic-atmospheric phenomena a major reason, say experts

IBA signs MoU with unions on pay revision; okays 17% hike for 5 years

The parties will endeavour to finalise the bipartite settlement within 180 days from the date of this minutes

Struggling to keep its head above water, Ambattur counts its losses

South Asia's largest small-scale industrial hub lost Rs 2,000 crore during the Chennai flood

Cyclone Michaung: State's data centres struggle to weather heavy storm

Connectivity drowns as servers bear the brunt of Cyclone Michaung's fury

Retail automobile sales at new peak in Nov, car stocks loom large

3.8 mn weddings in Nov 23 and Dec 15 helped business, says dealers' association

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai residents battle power, mobile disruptions

The city and its adjoining districts faced relentless rains on Monday as the severe cyclonic storm loomed over the north coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Michaung: Life halts as Chennai sees worst rainfall in decades

Cyclone Michaung takes its toll: 5 dead; road, air, rail traffic affected; Foxconn, Pegatron, Hyundai ops hit

Telangana election results 2023: Rural booster puts Congress in power

Political analysts expect a power struggle between Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy and Legislature Party leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for the position of chief minister (CM)

Telangana poll results: Meet Revanth Reddy, a politician on 'merit quota'

"I am on merit quota. He is on the management quota/non-resident Indian quota. Everyone knows KTR as KCR's son. We have nothing to do with KTR. Our political fight is with KCR," Reddy told the media