Chennai News

Commonwealth Micro Finance's Prepaid Card to Offer Banking Services to the Unbanked in India

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to launch the REPCO Bank co-branded Commonwealth Card at Chennai7:02 PM on October 07

Reliance Life looks for overseas partner, plans public issue

After operating without an overseas partner all these years, Anil Ambani group's Reliance Life Insurance is now looking out for an international strategic partner to hold up to 20 percent stake, apart from planning an initial public offer.5:01 PM on October 07

PE firms invest $763-M in Indian Cos. in Q3 '09

Private Equity firms invested about US$763 million across 47 deals during the quarter ended September 2009, according to a study by Venture Intelligence, a research service focused on Private Equity and M&A transaction activity in India.12:00 PM on October 07

Two killed, nine injured in blast near Madurai

Two people were killed and nine others injured when an explosion rocked the Cholavanthan railway station near Madurai in Tamil Nadu Tuesday evening, police said.10:30 PM on October 06

Indian Oil enter semi-finals in Murugappa Gold Cup hockey

A 68th minute goal by Rupinder Pal Singh carried Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to an unimpressive 1-0 win against the Indian Railways in Pool B and also earned them a berth in the semi-finals of the All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament here Tuesday.8:01 PM on October 06

Gaurav, Naresh qualify for main draw of PSA Indian Challenger

India's Gaurav Nandrajog and Naresh Kumar qualified for the main draw of the PSA Indian Challenger-4 squash tournament here Tuesday.8:01 PM on October 06

Two killed in blast near Madurai

At least two people were killed and four injured when an explosion rocked the Cholavanthan railway station near Madurai Tuesday evening, police said, adding that the nature of the blast was under investigation.8:00 PM on October 06

Three killed in blast near Madurai

Three people were killed and two injured Tuesday evening when an explosion rocked a railway station near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, police said.7:30 PM on October 06

Australia Promotes Trade & Investments through Sports Australian Trade Commission introduces Business Club Australia in India

The Australian Trade Commission runs business networking programs around major international sporting events through Business Club Australia.7:16 PM on October 06

Chola MS ties up with Tamil Nadu banks to sell insurance

Private non-life insurer Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Tuesday announced a tie-up with Tamil Nadu State Cooperative Bank to sell its products through two district cooperative banks.5:31 PM on October 06

Netmagic unveils green data centre in Chennai

India's leading managed IT services provider Netmagic Solutions Tuesday unveiled its 'green' data centre here to offer a range of third-party services in the tech infrastructure space.5:30 PM on October 06

Kolkata firm to buy stake in Pyramid Saimira Productions

Kolkata-based Regent Finance Corp, part of the diversified RDB group, will acquire 40 percent stake in the cash-starved film and television serial production arm of Pyramid Saimira Productions International (PSPI) for Rs.40 crore.2:32 PM on October 06

Pyramid Saimira plans to raise funds through stake sale

City-based entertainment group Pyramid Saimira has said it will raise funds by divesting equity up to 40 percent in its group firms.2:30 PM on October 06

Indian citizenship for Tamil refugees? Jayalalitha says 'no'

Tamil Nadu opposition leader J. Jayalalitha Tuesday denounced the ruling DMK's demand that Sri Lankan refugees in India should be given Indian citizenship.1:00 PM on October 06

Zylog Systems launches VoIP services - 'Wi5 Mega Talk' in Gujarat

Services to help people connect to various international destinations at affordable rates11:15 AM on October 06