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Chennai, the Detroit of Asia
Chennai is home to global and Indian auto majors like BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ashok Leyland, TVS Group, et cetera. It also has almost 35 per cent of India's share of auto ancillary units.
So why has Chennai emerged as the Detroit of South Asia? There are many reasons, not the least of which is the Tamil Nadu government's investment-friendly industrial policy.
So why has Chennai emerged as the Detroit of South Asia? There are many reasons, not the least of which is the Tamil Nadu government's investment-friendly industrial policy.
Mahindra World City to attract Rs 13,000 cr investment
Mahindra World City, promoted by the $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, had said that two of its special economic zones (SEZs), at Chennai and Jaipur, are likely to attract investments worth over Rs 13,000 crore. The company is into developing SEZs and domestic tariff area (DTAs).
Anna University students develop portal with search engine in Tamil
Students and researchers of Anna University, Chennai have developed a Tamil portal www.searchko.in which encompasses a dedicated search engine in Tamil.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles's Test Track
Check out the Daimler India Commercial Vehicle's Test Track
Mantri plans new malls in Chennai
Mantri Developers has outlined their plans to launch new real estate ventures in Bangalore (six), Chennai (two) and Hyderabad (two) during the course of this year.
Odyssey set to expand its store format
Odyssey set to expand its store format
Odyssey India Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd, is looking to expand its stores in malls namely Express Avenue (Chennai), Brookefields Plaza (Coimbatore) and Prozone Mall (Aurangabad) by 2010-11. The leisure retailer is set to take its store count to 60 soon.
“In 2010-11, there will be a lot of Odyssey Express format outlets coming up at Delhi Airport Terminal 3, Delhi Metro stations and some prominent IT Parks in India,” says T S Ashwin, managing director, Odyssey India Ltd.
In addition to its exclusive eye-wear stores, the Odyssey is poised to diversify its retailing business with the launch of 'Editions' – an exclusive store for premium international and luxury pen brands.
“Brands that we represent as exclusive licensees in India are Visconti (Italy), Curtis (Australia), Kynsey (Italy), Krone (Italy), Franklin-Christoph (USA), David Oscarson (USA), Diplomat (UK), Waldmann (Germany), Think (Italy), Stipula (Italy), etc. We will also stock some international accessories from Naldi (Italy). We are on the verge of signing up more pen brands,” reveals Ashwin.
“Confirmed projects for 'Editions', over the next four months, will be Inorbit (Hyderbad), Ampa Mall (Chennai) and Palladium (Mumbai),” adds Ashwin.
Expansion and Investment
Talking of the expansion plan of Editions, Ashwin says, “We are trying to make our presence in at least 10 mall stores over the next 12 months in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
Investment in this venture will be approximately Rs 9.0 crores over the next 12 months.”
Odyssey India Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd, is looking to expand its stores in malls namely Express Avenue (Chennai), Brookefields Plaza (Coimbatore) and Prozone Mall (Aurangabad) by 2010-11. The leisure retailer is set to take its store count to 60 soon.
“In 2010-11, there will be a lot of Odyssey Express format outlets coming up at Delhi Airport Terminal 3, Delhi Metro stations and some prominent IT Parks in India,” says T S Ashwin, managing director, Odyssey India Ltd.
In addition to its exclusive eye-wear stores, the Odyssey is poised to diversify its retailing business with the launch of 'Editions' – an exclusive store for premium international and luxury pen brands.
“Brands that we represent as exclusive licensees in India are Visconti (Italy), Curtis (Australia), Kynsey (Italy), Krone (Italy), Franklin-Christoph (USA), David Oscarson (USA), Diplomat (UK), Waldmann (Germany), Think (Italy), Stipula (Italy), etc. We will also stock some international accessories from Naldi (Italy). We are on the verge of signing up more pen brands,” reveals Ashwin.
“Confirmed projects for 'Editions', over the next four months, will be Inorbit (Hyderbad), Ampa Mall (Chennai) and Palladium (Mumbai),” adds Ashwin.
Expansion and Investment
Talking of the expansion plan of Editions, Ashwin says, “We are trying to make our presence in at least 10 mall stores over the next 12 months in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
Investment in this venture will be approximately Rs 9.0 crores over the next 12 months.”
Protection schemes for six railway stations
The Government Railway Police (GRP) has drawn up railway protection schemes for six railway stations in Tamil Nadu in order to beef up security and strengthen surveillance in them, Inspector General of Police, Railways, C.V. Rao said on Friday.
The security schemes have been readied for Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Madurai and Tirunelveli railway junctions to tackle emergency situations in coordination with the Railway Protection Force, Mr. Rao told reporters at Tiruchi Junction after inaugurating a safety awareness campaign at the station.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stor...2858930200.htm
The security schemes have been readied for Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Madurai and Tirunelveli railway junctions to tackle emergency situations in coordination with the Railway Protection Force, Mr. Rao told reporters at Tiruchi Junction after inaugurating a safety awareness campaign at the station.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stor...2858930200.htm
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