India’s green economy could attract USD 4.1 trillion in investments by 2047, create 48 million FTE jobs: CEEW 🔹 India could unlock a USD 1.1 trillion worth of green market in 2047 🔹CEEW study maps 36 green value chains across renewables, circular and bio-economies CHENNAI: India could attract USD 4.1 trillion (INR 360 lakh crore) in cumulative green investments and create 48 million (4.8 crore) full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs according to a new, independent study launched today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The analysis further projects that India could unlock a USD 1.1 trillion (INR 97.7 lakh crore) annual green market by 2047. This first-of-its-kind national assessment identifies 36 green value chains across energy transition, circular economy, and bio-economy and nature-based solutions that together represent a defining green economic opportunity for India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.  A green economy is often viewed narrowly as solar panels and e...

 Marriott International Celebrates 700th Hotel in Asia Pacific excluding China with the Opening of Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection in Vietnam The milestone reinforces Marriott’s thoughtful growth strategy across the region as it expands beyond gateway cities into emerging destinations  CHENNAI – 1 December 2025 – Marriott International, Inc. today announced a landmark moment in its regional growth journey with the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection joining its portfolio, marking the company’s 700th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). The milestone underscores Marriott’s continued momentum across the region, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding thoughtfully into diverse destinations beyond traditional gateway cities. Situated on a private islet along the Hau River, Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection introduces the brand’s signature storytelling hospitality to the heart of Vietnam’s lush Mekong Delta. The property joins Vinpea...

 Hindustan Power Wins High-Value SECI Project with 150 MW Contracting Capacity; Ratul Puri Highlights Plan to Deploy 300 MWp PV and 300 MWh Storage Chennai,2025: Hindustan Power, one of India’s leading integrated energy companies, has won a bid from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop a solar and battery energy storage project with a contracted capacity of 150 MW of solar power. The project will require the installation of approximately 300 MWp of solar capacity and 300 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Shaping India’s next phase of clean-energy growth, the Chairman Ratul Puri emphasized company’s focus on building flexible, storage-led renewable assets that will define the country’s future power infrastructure.  The project will be developed under the ‘SECI–ISTS–XX’ tender. It is designed for flexible deployment and can be set up at suitable locations across India. It was secured through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, followed by a...

HCLTech signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to accelerate Financial Services industry transformation with AI and Core Modernization Chennai — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate innovation in the financial services industry through autonomous, AI-powered solutions. The collaboration brings together HCLTech’s deep domain expertise and AWS to deliver transformative outcomes for financial services organizations. “We understand that a digital journey is of strategic importance and the need of the hour is for a trusted partner that can engage across the transformation lifecycle,” said Srinivasan Seshadri, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Financial Services at HCLTech. “Financial institutions face increasing pressure to modernize their systems, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and meet sustainability requirements and many struggle with leg...

 ஸ்ரீ பி. ஓபுல் ரெட்டியின் நூற்றாண்டு விழாவை முன்னிட்டு இந்திய அஞ்சல் துறை சிறப்பு ‘மை ஸ்டாம்ப்’ (My Stamp) வெளியீடு! சென்னை, நவம்பர் 30, 2025:  தென்னிந்தியாவின் மிகவும் மதிப்பிற்குரிய தொழிலதிபர், வள்ளல் மற்றும் இந்தியப் பாரம்பரியக் கலைகளின் புரவலராகத் திகழ்ந்த ஸ்ரீ பொட்டிப்பட்டி ஓபுல் ரெட்டியின் (1925–2025) நூற்றாண்டு விழாவைக் கொண்டாடும் வகையில், இந்திய அஞ்சல் துறை (India Post) பிரத்யேகமாக வடிவமைக்கப்பட்ட நினைவு ‘மை ஸ்டாம்ப்’ (My Stamp) அஞ்சல் தலையை வெளியிட்டது. சென்னையில் நடைபெற்ற சிறப்பு நூற்றாண்டு விழாவில், அப்போலோ மருத்துவமனை குழுமத்தின் நிறுவனர் மற்றும் தலைவருமான பத்ம விபூஷன் டாக்டர் பிரதாப் சி. ரெட்டி [Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group] அவர்களின் முன்னிலையில், சென்னை அஞ்சல் சேவைகள் இயக்குநர் மேஜர் மனோஜ் எம். (Major Manoj M., IPoS, Director of Postal Services, Chennai) அவர்கள் இந்தத் தபால்தலையை வெளியிட்டார். ஸ்ரீ பி. ஓபுல் ரெட்டி, மகத்தான தொழில்துறை சாதனையாளர்: ஸ்ரீ பி. ஓபுல் ரெட்டி [Shri P. Obul Reddy] ஒரு தொலைநோக்குச் சிந்தனை கொண்ட த...

India Post Unveils Commemorative ‘My Stamp Honouring Shri P. Obul Reddy’s Birth Centenary Chennai, November 30, 2025:  India Post released a customised commemorative ‘My Stamp’ honouring the birth centenary of Shri Pottipatti Obul Reddy (1925–2025), one of South India’s most respected industrialists, philanthropists, and patrons of Indian classical arts. The release took place at a special centenary celebration in Chennai and was unveiled by Major Manoj M., IPoS, Director of Postal Services, Chennai, in the august presence of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group. Shri P. Obul Reddy was a visionary entrepreneur whose pioneering Indo-Japanese collaboration with Matsushita (Panasonic) in 1972 led to the founding of Indo National Limited (Nippo Batteries). Under his leadership, Nippo became one of India’s most trusted dry-cell brands, delivering innovative, India-first solutions such as the iconic Nippo Hyper and Nippo Special (1P). His c...