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Protest calling for reopening of Sterlite's Thoothukudi plant denied nod

Trade unions planned the protest to draw attention to the plight of unemployed workers in the district

Workers' strike continues at Samsung India's Chennai unit; talks fail

The strike began on February 5, after the management took disciplinary action against three employees

Japanese electronics firm Murata to set up manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu

This comes after Murata president Norio Nakajima stated that the company is analysing potential investment scenarios in India

Phoenix Kothari lines up Rs 5K cr investment in TN footwear industry

J Rafiq Ahmed, managing director, Kothari Industrial Corporation, said the number of employees in Phoenix Kothari is expected to cross 55,000 by 2027

IN-SPACe starts Rs 500 cr tech adoption fund to boost India's space sector

The TAF will support the transition of innovative ideas from the drawing board to a market-ready stage

Samsung India vs union: High-stakes showdown in small factory town

Crucial negotiations tomorrow; workers threaten to lock factory gates

One small step for AI, one giant leap likely for India's footwear market

Reebok co founder in talks with factories in India to manufacture curated footwear

ePlane, ICATT ink deal for 788 air ambulances valued at over $1 billion

ICATT, which provides a world-class air ambulance service in India, will procure 788 air ambulances from ePlane, ensuring rapid medical intervention across all districts in the country

Samsung India plant standoff set to intensify amid worker protests

The employees' demands mainly include the reinstatement of three suspended workers, who are key members of the newly formed Samsung India Workers' Union, backed by the CITU

Hyundai India completes 25 years of exports; crosses 3.7 million mark

The company began exports in 1999 and has covered over 150 nations. It currently exports to more than 60 countries

Reliance Consumer Products acquires Velvette, strengthens FMCG portfolio

This strategic acquisition, which entails acquiring the perpetual licence of Velvette, aligns with Reliance's ongoing commitment to building a futuristic business with a solid foundation

VECV opens new manufacturing unit in Bhopal, begins Eicher Pro X deliveries

Vehicles rolling off the all-women final assembly line at this brand-new facility were delivered to leading players in the rapidly transforming Indian logistics industry

Muthoot Finance Q3 results: Net profit rises 22% to Rs 1,392 crore

The company's total revenue from operations also increased by 36 per cent to Rs 5,189 crore, compared to Rs 3,820 crore during the same period in FY24

Ashok Leyland Q3 profit rises 35% to Rs 820 cr on exports, festive sales

Commercial vehicle maker expects international sales to expand as it launches new products

Lennox India announces $6 million investment to expand Chennai GCC

The expanded GCC in Chennai is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support Lennox's global operations in HVACR solutions

IIT Madras, Isro develop semiconductor for space research, other sectors

State and private sector organisations involved in developing chip indigenously

TN gaming rules may spur similar action by other states, add biz hurdles

These rules are also likely to lead to fragmentation of rules across these states as there is a lack of central regulation for online gaming and real money games

Samsung Tamil Nadu stir escalates, Citu workers threaten hunger strike

The management is of the view that the workers entered the factory premises to protest, and this amounts to trespassing and is therefore illegal

Wabag bags Rs 3,251 crore sewage treatment plant order in Saudi Arabia

This ISTP is part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to provide reliable sewage treatment services and improve the quality of life for residents in Saudi Arabia

Kerala to draw more tax from Rs 15 lakh+ EVs to charge up revenue

The lifetime road tax on EVs costing above Rs 15 lakh was raised to 8 per cent of the vehicle's price, from the current 5 per cent