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Scrappage scheme would give demand a boost: Ashok Leyland MD & CEO

A good scrappage policy could help improve efficiency of our transport fleet, reduce pollution and also help boost demand, said Vipin Sondhi

Tamil Nadu sets up group to attract investors exiting China, other nations

State Chief Minister Palaniswami says industries from the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan are planning to shift operations to countries like India

One month of bank merger: Coronavirus lockdown proves a dampener

On April 1, Punjab National Bank (PNB) took over Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and United Bank of India (UBI) to become the country's second-largest lender after SBI in terms of business

Tamil Nadu allows industrial activity in green zones after review meeting

CM Palaniswami urges District Collectors not to hinder movement of farm produce, asks them to help farmers market their produce

Indian Bank sees new opportunities with larger footprint after merger

Both the banks have come together amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown and started working as a single bank with a larger footprint.

Change picks up speed in auto industry to survive post-Covid challenges

Components makers are reinventing their business to transform and survive in a post-Covid world

Tamil Nadu adds 121 new Covid-19 cases, total number of cases crosses 2,000

CM K Palaniswami said that crowding at vegetable shops in major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and others is a major issue and people had failed to understand the gravity of the situation.

Lizol, Dettol, Lifebuoy add gloss and sparkle with celebs, TikTok stars

Celebrity couples to TikTok stars, disinfectants and cleaning agents are turning every famous face on the block to add gloss and sparkle to their brands

Tamil Nadu govt suspends earned leave encashment, freezes DA till july 2021

Officials say the move will help the govt save over Rs 7,000 crore at a time when Covid-19 has hit its finances

Large stimulus critical for re-starting economic engine: MD, Ashok Leyland

Supply chains need to be re-started, migrant labour needs to come back to work (in a systematic and safe manner), and consumer demand needs to be triggered, says Vipin Sondhi

This gold-medallist swimmer's enterprise flies drones to kill Coronavirus

Garuda Aerospace, whose drones have been spraying disinfectants in Chennai Corporation areas and govt hospitals, has also won orders from Varanasi for sanitising several parts of the city

IOC says working full throttle to meet rising LPG demand in Tamil Nadu

Company says its 12 bottling plants in the state are running at full capacity without disruptions, many a times on Sundays and holidays as well.

Brands get creative with customer engagement to stay relevant amid crisis

New services, new offers, new alliances and with a little help from technology, brands reimagine their relationship with consumers

Industries to remain shut in Tamil Nadu as lockdown to continue till May 3

Industries including automobile manufacturing and textiles, which were expecting a partial lifting of the lockdown, will remain closed now, said industry sources

IFC proposes equity investment of $10 mn into India Alternatives' Fund

The Fund is planning to pursue growth capital investments in small to mid-cap companies in India

Covid-19: Pandemic success turns controversial in Kerala over a data deal

Opposition parties, led by the Congress, are crying foul because the state tied up with US-based Sprinklr, a citizen & customer experience management firm, to collate and manage the Covid-19 data

Amid Covid-19 crisis, auto firms rush online for nod to open factories

Big manufacturers say they would take more time to be ready to comply with the guidelines and get permissions before starting production

Tamil Nadu reports 105 new coronavirus cases, total number at 1,447

The government also said 46 Covid-19 patients were discharged across the state on Sunday, taking the total number of discharged persons to 411.

Covid-19: Gold loan providers to resume operations of 90% of their branches

These companies are prepared to lend more to customers as the price of gold mortgaged by them has gone up sharply, making them eligible for larger loans

Hyundai plans to go ahead with new launches, doesn't see Covid-19 roadblock

Company says work-from-home has been useful; doesn't foresee any delay in launches as it awaits govt clarity on resuming operations