This launch follows closely on the heels of the company’s first Jawa Yezdi showroom in Besant Nagar, strategically located along Chennai’s iconic beachfront marking a strong and swift expansion in the city within a short span.

Through its partnership with Classic Legends, Jubilant MotorWorks brings to Chennai’s thriving community of biking enthusiasts the timeless appeal of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles brands that blend rich heritage with modern engineering, evoking nostalgia while delivering contemporary performance.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Ratheesh Nair, Head of Operation- Sales & Service Classic Legends, and Mr. Sunil Pai, Group CEO, Jubilant MotorWorks, along with senior leadership from both organizations.

The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of motorcycling enthusiasts and customers, celebrating the spirit of freedom and legacy that defines the Jawa Yezdi brand. The ceremony included a traditional inauguration, ribbon cutting, and the first customer deliveries marking the beginning of a new chapter for riders in North-West Chennai.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Pai, Group CEO, Jubilant MotorWorks, said:“Chennai has always been a city with a deep-rooted passion for motorcycling. The response to our Besant Nagar showroom has been extremely encouraging, and with our second facility in Ambattur, we are expanding both accessibility and experience for our customers. Jawa and Yezdi are not just motorcycles they are an emotion and we are proud to bring this legacy closer to Chennai’s biking community.”

With this expansion, Jubilant MotorWorks aims to create a strong footprint across Chennai, offering customers a seamless blend of sales, service, and community engagement. The Ambattur facility will provide end-to-end support, ensuring a superior ownership experience for Jawa and Yezdi riders.

With a focus on delivering authentic brand experiences, robust service support, and community-led engagement, Jubilant MotorWorks is poised to become a key player in Chennai’s premium motorcycle retail landscape.

This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra, bringing to Chennai customers the brand’s renowned portfolio of SUVs, next-generation electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles — backed by Jubilant’s commitment to trust, transparency, and superior customer experience.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Pavan Kumar, SVP & Head – Sales, Customer Care & CX, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Ms. Ammu Abhirami, acclaimed film actor, along with senior leadership from Jubilant MotorWorks.

The evening witnessed a vibrant blend of culture and celebration, beginning with a classical Bharatanatyam performance, followed by a traditional Vedic mantra ceremony, ribbon cutting, and lamp lighting — symbolising an auspicious beginning. The event also featured ceremonial vehicle deliveries, marking the start of Jubilant Mahindra’s journey with customers in Chennai.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Pai, Group CEO, Jubilant MotorWorks, said:
“Our entry into Chennai is a significant milestone in Jubilant MotorWorks’ growth journey. We are proud to partner with Mahindra, a brand that stands for innovation, performance, and trust. With our flagship showroom in Velachery and a strong network across the city, we aim to deliver a seamless and customer-first automotive experience to the people of Chennai.”

As part of its Chennai expansion, Jubilant Mahindra will operate sales showrooms in Velachery, Nandanam, and Navalur, supported by service facilities in Velachery, Keelkattalai, and Kelambakkam, ensuring comprehensive coverage and convenience for customers across the city.

With a focus on delivering best-in-class customer experiences, backed by strong infrastructure and a trusted legacy, Jubilant MotorWorks aims to establish itself as a preferred automotive destination in Chennai.

Olam Group is a leading US$ 50+ Billion food and agri‑business headquartered in Singapore, employing nearly 40,000 people, and majority owned by Temasek Holdings.

The 8-year engagement with Olam Group is expected to exceed US$ 1 Billion in contract value, with a committed spend of US$ 800 Million.

As part of the engagement, Wipro will deliver end‑to‑end transformation services to Olam Group through a consulting‑led and AI‑powered approach. The engagement will draw on Wipro’s industry expertise, partnerships with leading technology providers, and Wipro Intelligence™, its unified suite of AI‑powered platforms, solutions, and transformative offerings. Together, these capabilities will strengthen Olam Group’s core operations and support the creation of a sustainable competitive advantage.

Building on this foundation, Wipro will deploy its capabilities across Olam Group’s ‘farm‑to‑fork’ value chain, delivering industry‑specific solutions that align with the Group’s business priorities. This will focus on areas such as farming, forecasting, trading, supply chain operations, and customer engagement, with the goal of improving operational effectiveness, strengthening resilience, and supporting long‑term growth at scale.

Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Olam Group, said: “We are pleased to partner with Wipro on our transformation journey. Wipro’s scale, consulting‑led approach, innovation investments, and Wipro Intelligence™ position it well to advance Olam Group’s mission‑critical programmes and drive scalable outcomes. As Olam Group accelerates its journey towards being more agile, future‑ready, and in line with our priorities under the Re-organisation Plan to sharpen focus on core businesses and maximise shareholder value, we are bringing together the strengths of Mindsprint with Wipro. Mindsprint’s deep expertise in the food and agri-business industry, combined with Wipro’s global capabilities, creates powerful synergies for growth and end‑to‑end transformation across the value chain.”

“Wipro’s strategic engagement with Olam Group is an important step in expanding our farm‑to‑fork capabilities and scaling the impact of Wipro Intelligence™ across the food and agri‑business industry,” said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited. “I welcome the leadership team and employees of Mindsprint who will become a part of the Wipro family. By bringing Mindsprint’s deep domain expertise and IP-led solutions, together with Wipro’s consulting-led and AI-powered capabilities, we aim to unlock growth opportunities, catalyze innovation, and drive market‑ready transformation for Olam Group and our global clients across the industry.”

Under the terms of the acquisition of Mindsprint by Wipro, Mindsprint will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. This is expected to close at quarter ending Q1 FY27 (end of June 2026).

Primarily based in India, Mindsprint employs over 3,200 professionals and has been an enabler of Olam Group’s digital transformation journey. It brings deep domain expertise in the food and agri-business sector, alongside strong capabilities in supply chain transformation, digital platforms, and proprietary IP‑led solutions such as Farmsprint® for plantation management, Procuresprint® for agentic AI-enabled procurement transformation, SprintAP™ for payables transformation, Salessprint™ for sales operations, and the Tradesprint® Commodity Trading and Risk Management platform.

A senior official said that fuel prices may change more frequently in the coming weeks, depending on how the global situation develops. The government wants to stay flexible and respond quickly to changes in the international oil market.

Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, spoke about the issue during an inter-ministerial meeting. He explained that the current situation is not normal, as global events are strongly affecting oil prices.

He said that problems such as disruptions in shipping routes, supply chains, and oil availability have pushed prices higher. Because of this, the government is closely monitoring the situation.

The government is trying to take a balanced approach. It wants to protect consumers from sudden price increases while also managing the country’s finances. At the same time, it is considering the financial health of oil marketing companies.

Officials said that this careful strategy will help the country handle uncertainty in the global energy market. The review system will continue as long as the situation remains unstable.

Crafted from premium beans and prepared through processes designed to significantly reduce carbon output compared to conventional methods, the brand’s focus on sustainability, combined with in-house sourcing, forms the core of its identity. With strong early momentum, the brand plans to scale to 400 outlets across major metropolitan and Tier-2 cities in India by 2027.

Currently, the café is operating in Kochi, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Pune, Dehradun, Indore, Chandigarh, Nashik and Bengaluru, and about to open in Mumbai, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Raipur, Bangalore, Pune, Ludhiana, and other locations across India. The association with Shruti Haasan and Murali Sharma will help strengthen Adhira & Appa’s vision of building a café brand that blends tradition with a modern touch. Shruti Haasan connects well with younger, urban audiences and adds to the brand’s contemporary appeal, while Murali Sharma brings a sense of authenticity and relatability that resonates with those who value tradition. Together, they reflect the brand’s idea of combining heritage with changing consumer preferences, helping it grow across the country and connect with a wider audience.

Speaking about the partnership, versatile South Indian actor Murali Sharma said, “I am happy to collaborate with a brand like Adhira & Appa that celebrates our rich coffee heritage while prioritizing sustainability. It’s inspiring to see tradition meet innovation in every cup. There is no doubt that the café will be welcomed across the country by those seeking to taste authentic South Indian filter coffee.”

Meanwhile, singer and actor Shruti Haasan said, “Adhira & Appa captures the soul of South Indian filter coffee with a modern twist. As someone who loves authentic flavors and eco-conscious brands, I’m thrilled to be part of this journey, bringing that warmth to more people.”

Commenting on the actors’ partnership, EBG Group Chairman Dr. Irfan Khan said, “Partnering with versatile talents like Shruti Haasan and Murali Sharma aligns perfectly with our vision at EBG Group. Adhira & Appa isn’t just about serving coffee, it is a movement that blends deep-rooted South Indian culture, uncompromising quality, and genuine care for the planet. We’re excited to scale this authentic experience nationwide and reduce our environmental footprint every step of the way.”

Karan Mendon, COO of Adhira & Appa, said, “We offer a thoughtfully curated food menu including dosa, tacos, medu vada waffles, and filter coffee tiramisu, appealing to a new generation of coffee and food lovers seeking comfort, culture, and quality. Our sustainable practices ensure every sip supports ethical farming and low-waste production, setting us apart as an authentic alternative to global chains like Starbucks and Third Wave Coffee Roasters.”

While the Indian specialty coffee market is becoming increasingly crowded, Adhira & Appa Coffee is betting big on a “Heritage-First” model to capture the rapidly growing Gen Z and middle-class demographics. The brand stands at the forefront of the “new retro” movement—a cultural desire to reconnect with authentic roots through a modern lens.

The pet care industry in India is growing at a healthy rate of over 20% and specifically the pet cloud kitchen industry is booming, driven by premiumization and humanization of pet food.The launch comes at a time when pet ownership is rising in urban India, with a growing number of pet owners paying closer attention to nutrition and showing a preference for fresh, minimally processed food options.

Wagg n Dine operates as a cloud kitchen for pets, preparing meals daily in a dedicated human-grade kitchen using fresh chicken, clean RO water and carefully sourced ingredients. The service focuses on delivering fresh, ready-to-serve meals for dogs directly to pet owners, ensuring convenience along with quality.

Speaking at the launch, Manivannan, Founder of Wagg n Dine, said, “India’s pet care landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift, from just ‘feeding pets’ to ‘nourishing family members’. With the pet food market projected to grow at over 6–8% annually and premium segments expanding upwards of 20%, we are seeing a clear consumer pivot towards fresh, human-grade nutrition. At Waggs N Dine, we believe the next wave of growth will be led by cloud kitchens for pets, bringing convenience, customization, and clean-label meals to urban pet parents in cities like Chennai, where the demand for quality pet nutrition is rising rapidly.”

The idea for Wagg n Dine was born from a simple but personal realisation. While we are mindful about eating fresh, wholesome food ourselves, we often feed our pets processed meals every single day without questioning it. This contrast led the founders to rethink everyday pet food, resulting in Wagg n Dine, a cloud kitchen built to offer fresh, human-grade meals made with the same care and quality people expect for themselves.

Culinary personality, Padma Shri awardee, Chef Damu, who also holds the Guiness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, addressed the gathering and said,“We are careful about what we eat every day, but we often overlook what we feed our pets. Wagg n Dine was started to address that gap by offering fresh, human-grade meals made with real ingredients. It is about bringing the same level of care to pet food that we expect for ourselves.”

Before the public launch, the meals had been introduced among a test group of pet owners as part of an initial trial. The company said the response from both dogs and their owners was positive, helping refine the recipes and preparation process.

At a national-level press and media conference held in Chennai, Mr. Arokiaswamy, Founder President; Mr. Eniyan Shivam, President; Mr. Vinod, Vice President; Mr. Sanjay, Vice President; Mr. Senthil Murugan, Treasurer; and Mr. Ram Kumar, Joint Secretary, stated that 1.6 lakh metric tonnes of uPVC window profiles were imported into India in 2025 alone, with 99% of these imports originating from China.

Addressing the media, Mr. Eniyan Shivam, President, said that the association formed by profile manufacturers from across India—urges both the government and the public to take note of the serious challenges currently faced by the industry.

Imported profiles from China are being sold in the Indian market at prices lower than the cost of raw materials required for domestic production, severely impacting local manufacturers. Over the past three years, imports from China have steadily increased year after year.

As a result, the market share of Indian manufacturers has dropped below 50%. If this trend continues, the sustainability of the domestic industry will be at serious risk.

A key reason for this situation is the high anti-dumping duty imposed on raw materials when imported into India. However, when these same raw materials are processed into finished products in China and exported to India, they attract significantly lower duties, giving Chinese products a major pricing advantage in the Indian market.

Furthermore, many imported products are of inferior quality and tend to deteriorate within two to three years. This has led to a loss of customer trust and a decline in demand for high-quality products manufactured domestically.

“If this situation persists, manufacturing in India may become unviable, and the vision of ‘Make in India’ risks turning into merely ‘Sell in India’,” he added.

The association strongly urged the government to provide necessary recognition and a protective environment for the industry, emphasizing the need to ensure that only quality products enter the Indian market.

Key demands of AIUPMA include:

• Mandatory implementation of BIS certification for all relevant products
• Introduction of a Minimum Import Price (MIP) for low-quality imports from China
• A comprehensive review of the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) structure to support domestic manufacturers

The association requested both the Central and State Governments to urgently consider these demands and take necessary steps to safeguard India’s manufacturing sector.

AIUPMA pointed out that Chinese imports have now captured 51% of the Indian uPVC window profile market, while the share of Indian manufacturers has fallen to 49%. This shift marks a critical tipping point for the industry, as domestic manufacturers continue to lose ground year after year.

The association further highlighted that these imports are being sold at prices significantly below domestic production cost and, in many cases, even below raw material cost. This has created a deeply uneven playing field, making it extremely difficult for local manufacturers to compete and sustain operations.

As a direct consequence, Indian manufacturers are currently operating with nearly 57 % idle manufacturing capacity, resulting in underutilized plants, financial stress, and growing uncertainty across the value chain. AIUPMA warned that without immediate policy intervention, the long-term viability of India’s uPVC manufacturing ecosystem could be seriously threatened.

AIUPMA has therefore urged the Government of India to take immediate corrective action by initiating an anti-dumping duty investigation, implementing safeguard measures on finished uPVC profile imports, and strengthening quality enforcement at ports to ensure fair competition and protect the domestic industry.

The association emphasized that urgent intervention is necessary not only to support Indian manufacturers and MSMEs but also to protect the livelihoods of lakhs of people associated with the sector, including workers engaged in extrusion, fabrication, installation, hardware, logistics, and allied industries.

Highlighting recent developments, AIUPMA noted that the issue was raised in Parliament by Erode MP K. E. Prakash, bringing national attention to the serious challenges confronting the domestic uPVC profile manufacturing sector.

The Chennai media conference forms part of AIUPMA’s broader effort to create awareness among stakeholders, policymakers, and the public about the urgent need for timely and effective policy action to safeguard domestic manufacturing and restore a level playing field.

The 360-degree campaign will be activated across television channels, cinema halls, and social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

‘This is It’ is aimed at inspiring confidence in home-buying decisions by showcasing a ready-to-move-in inventory. It also highlights the quality of life enabled by its connectivity, and access to everyday conveniences. It is primarily crafted around – Life Near By, Lifestyle and Ready to Move In – each reflecting a homebuyer’s decision.

By tapping on simple and relatable everyday moments, the campaign focuses on the decisive moment in the homebuying journey.

Navin’s Starwood Towers 3.0, located in Medavakkam, is a big flagship community spread across 9.85 acres, featuring two towers – Maple and Cedar. Navin’s Starwood Towers – Maple offers a mix of 2BHK ready-to-move-in homes ranging from 877 to 1,285 sq. ft., starting from ₹79 lakh. Navin’s Cedar at Starwood Towers 3.0 features premium 3BHLK homes ranging from 1,908 to 2,140 sq. ft., priced at ₹7,999 per sq. ft., with possession scheduled by the end of 2026.

Commenting on the commercial, Mr. Navin Kumar, Managing Director, Navin’s, said, “This is it’ translates to the end of a homebuyer’s search for the perfect home at the right location and price. At Navin’s, we have consistently built with a long-term perspective, anchored in quality, sustainability, livability, and timely delivery. Navin’s Starwood Towers 3.0 is a continuation of that philosophy, offering homes in Medavakkam that are complete, well-connected, and ready to be lived in from day one.”

From a creative director’s perspective, the campaign highlights that a home is about the life it offers from day one. The one-minute film showcases premium amenities for all age groups at an affordable cost, enabling a complete lifestyle within the community, while the proximity film emphasizes that all essentials are nearby, reducing commute and adding convenience.

The ready to move in aspect focuses on immediate access to amenities with a fully active community from day one. Overall, the campaign brings together safety for seniors, proximity to necessities, and premium living in a safe and affordable environment.

The campaign was launched on 20 March 2026 in TV and across digital platforms.

Link 1: You Tube – https://youtu.be/xRfQoAuYGHw?si=VWHFAVj6y7ZAmmFW – Life Near By

Link 2: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWG27pGgW63/?igsh=MXdraHR2bWR4cDQ0cA==

However, the recent fall has been much faster. The rupee dropped from 90 on December 3, 2025, to 92 on March 4, 2026, in just 60 working days. This shows how quickly the value of the currency has declined in a short period.

According to Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, this information was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday while answering a question about the falling rupee.

On March 23, 2026, the rupee touched a new record low of 93.92 against the US dollar. This is the weakest level the currency has reached so far.

The minister explained that the decline in the rupee during the financial year 2025–26 is mainly due to a rising trade deficit. This means that India is importing more goods than it is exporting, which puts pressure on the currency.

He also said that there has been relatively weak support from the capital account. This refers to lower foreign investments and reduced inflow of money from abroad, which normally helps support the rupee’s value.

Experts say that global factors such as rising oil prices, a strong US dollar, and international tensions are also affecting the rupee. These factors increase demand for the dollar, causing the rupee to weaken further.

Overall, the recent sharp fall in the rupee has raised concerns among policymakers and investors. The government and financial authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may take steps to stabilise the currency if needed.