150 acres of Industrial/Agricultural Land needed in Chennai-Trichy Belt

Isgec John Thompson (IJT), a division of Saraswati Industrial Syndicate Ltd and Foster Wheeler North America Corporation, US, is planning to set up a manufacturing facility for sub-critical and super-critical boilers in Tamil Nadu.

The greenfield project is likely to see an investment of around ' 800 crore.

"We are looking for around 150 acres of land in the Tiruchy-Chennai belt. This is our priority stretch. If we are unable to get the land, our second option will be the Dahej special economic zone in Gujarat," said SP Singh, senior vice president – marketing, IJT.

The company already has a manufacturing facility in the Dahej SEZ. The proposed plant will have an initial annual capacity of 4,000 Mw and can be increased to 8,000 Mw.

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If we don't act soon, we will loose the industrial opportunity, employment opportunity to Gujarat.

150 acres of Industrial/Agricultural Land needed in Chennai-Trichy Belt

Isgec John Thompson (IJT), a division of Saraswati Industrial Syndicate Ltd and Foster Wheeler North America Corporation, US, is planning to set up a manufacturing facility for sub-critical and super-critical boilers in Tamil Nadu.

The greenfield project is likely to see an investment of around ' 800 crore.

"We are looking for around 150 acres of land in the Tiruchy-Chennai belt. This is our priority stretch. If we are unable to get the land, our second option will be the Dahej special economic zone in Gujarat," said SP Singh, senior vice president – marketing, IJT.

The company already has a manufacturing facility in the Dahej SEZ. The proposed plant will have an initial annual capacity of 4,000 Mw and can be increased to 8,000 Mw.

If you have this land, please contact for mutual benefit. We (Chennai247.com) are publishing this news for the benefit of Chennai and its improvement.

If we don't act soon, we will loose the industrial opportunity, employment opportunity to Gujarat.

Texmaco Engineering to invest in Chennai for crores

Texmaco Engineering - the NRI-backed venture would invest Rs 2,200-crore to establish greenfield plants to manufacture agro and industrial machinery apart from alloy steel, forging and other auto components.

The projects are to be set up by the Indian arm in Chennai and Sivaganga districts. This is a next large project after Videocon setting up plant in Manachennai for TV production.

Melur in Chennai is one such location, where 500 acres has been earmarked for the alloy steel project, that would have a capacity to produce 3 lakh tonnes of alloy, special and stainless steel.

These are notable and significant investments in Chennai and around Chennai (Southern districts of Tamil Nadu).

Texmaco Engineering to invest in Chennai for crores

Texmaco Engineering - the NRI-backed venture would invest Rs 2,200-crore to establish greenfield plants to manufacture agro and industrial machinery apart from alloy steel, forging and other auto components.

The projects are to be set up by the Indian arm in Chennai and Sivaganga districts. This is a next large project after Videocon setting up plant in Manachennai for TV production.

Melur in Chennai is one such location, where 500 acres has been earmarked for the alloy steel project, that would have a capacity to produce 3 lakh tonnes of alloy, special and stainless steel.

These are notable and significant investments in Chennai and around Chennai (Southern districts of Tamil Nadu).

Chennai - SPEED 2008

Leading industrialists and senior Government officials had brainstorming sessions at the SPEED conference (Southern Prosperity through Enhanced Economic Development), organised by the CII Chennai Zone on December 5 and 6.

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Chennai - SPEED 2008

Leading industrialists and senior Government officials had brainstorming sessions at the SPEED conference (Southern Prosperity through Enhanced Economic Development), organised by the CII Chennai Zone on December 5 and 6.

Read more here

Rise in prices of steel and cement: Coimbatore, Chennai

Continuous rise in price of steel and cement in tamil nadu, gives lot of pressure for Building projects in Coimbatore.

Coimbatore builders seek government help to curb prices of steel and cement in tamil nadu.

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Rise in prices of steel and cement: Coimbatore, Chennai

Continuous rise in price of steel and cement in tamil nadu, gives lot of pressure for Building projects in Coimbatore.

Coimbatore builders seek government help to curb prices of steel and cement in tamil nadu.

read more in hindu b u s i n e s s

TAFE, Chennai - introduces bio diesel tractor

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) on Friday said its entire sub 100 HP range of Massey Ferguson tractors, but one, has been made compatible for use with bio diesel.

TAFE is one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractors and sells about 80,000 units a year that it produces at various plants in Chennai, Kalladipatti (Chennai), Doddabalapur (Bangalore) and Mandidheep (Bhopal).

TAFE, Chennai - introduces bio diesel tractor

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) on Friday said its entire sub 100 HP range of Massey Ferguson tractors, but one, has been made compatible for use with bio diesel.

TAFE is one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractors and sells about 80,000 units a year that it produces at various plants in Chennai, Kalladipatti (Chennai), Doddabalapur (Bangalore) and Mandidheep (Bhopal).

More Power for Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu: Chennai and other districts

The cabient Thursday approved setting up a 1,000 MW coal-based thermal power plant at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, which will meet the rising demand of the southern region.

The plant would be set up by NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited, a joint venture of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

More Power for Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu: Chennai and other districts

The cabient Thursday approved setting up a 1,000 MW coal-based thermal power plant at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, which will meet the rising demand of the southern region.

The plant would be set up by NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited, a joint venture of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

Exponential growth in Coimbatore

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THE industrial and textile city of Coimbatore is in the throes of a big change. For the past three years, it has witnessed ceaseless activity in every area – real estate, foundry, engineering industry, civil aviation, information technology, textiles, hospitality, health care, education and poultry farming. However, the resulting economic boom has brought in its wake a host of problems, and the optimistic mood that prevailed earlier is now tempered with caution.

If the six-laning of the arterial Avanashi Road and the cutting down of hundreds of trees lining the road for this purpose are the most visible form of activity, there are numerous entrepreneurial activities taking place quietly. For instance, the construction of a massive Trade Fair Complex with five halls and with a total built-up area of 30,000 square metres. Two halls, big enough to hold industrial exhibitions, and a food court of international standards are the latest additions. The Trade Fair Complex is the flagship project of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA). It is gearing up to host the biennial Industrial Technological Fair from February 1 to 6. About 450 participants are expected to showcase different types of CNC machines, hydraulic presses, general engineering machinery, welding machinery, construction equipment, gearboxes, motor pumps, and so on. Fourteen foreign countries are also participating.

C. Muthusami, the low-profile president of the association, said: “CODISSIA is the first district association in India to own a trade fair complex. The complex is spread over 40 acres. The entire complex has been built without any assistance from the government. The first phase, which involved the construction of three gigantic halls, was completed in just 155 days.”

In April, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam will host a “Made in Coimbatore” exhibition organised by the Lions Club of Coimbatore Gems. The city has pioneered many products – wet grinders, household appliances and domestic and irrigation pumps, to name a few.

“What is not made in Coimbatore?” asked N.S. Kumar, chairman, Yenyeskey Machine Tools, Coimbatore, who is striving to make the exhibition a success. “The people of Coimbatore themselves do not know the range of products made here. Wet grinders were first made here. Different types of textile machinery have their origins in Coimbatore.” If there was hype about Coimbatore being the second information technology hub in Tamil Nadu after Chennai, it is becoming a reality. After a delay of about 15 months, the first steps have been taken for the construction of TIDEL Park, Coimbatore (TPCL). It is a joint venture of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT), the TIDEL Park and the Software Technology Park of India (STPI). The success of the TIDEL Park in Chennai has encouraged its promoters to build a second TIDEL Park, in Coimbatore, which will be a massive plug-and-pay building complex for IT companies. It will have three basements, ground floor and four upper floors, a total built-up area of 1,61,500 sq m. Bids have been invited for building this sophisticated complex with civil and allied works at an estimated cost of Rs.140 crore. The complex will come up at ELCOT’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for IT at Vilankurichi.

Sourcing from hikrish and hindu

Exponential growth in Coimbatore

Sponsored by OruAcre.com



THE industrial and textile city of Coimbatore is in the throes of a big change. For the past three years, it has witnessed ceaseless activity in every area – real estate, foundry, engineering industry, civil aviation, information technology, textiles, hospitality, health care, education and poultry farming. However, the resulting economic boom has brought in its wake a host of problems, and the optimistic mood that prevailed earlier is now tempered with caution.

If the six-laning of the arterial Avanashi Road and the cutting down of hundreds of trees lining the road for this purpose are the most visible form of activity, there are numerous entrepreneurial activities taking place quietly. For instance, the construction of a massive Trade Fair Complex with five halls and with a total built-up area of 30,000 square metres. Two halls, big enough to hold industrial exhibitions, and a food court of international standards are the latest additions. The Trade Fair Complex is the flagship project of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA). It is gearing up to host the biennial Industrial Technological Fair from February 1 to 6. About 450 participants are expected to showcase different types of CNC machines, hydraulic presses, general engineering machinery, welding machinery, construction equipment, gearboxes, motor pumps, and so on. Fourteen foreign countries are also participating.

C. Muthusami, the low-profile president of the association, said: “CODISSIA is the first district association in India to own a trade fair complex. The complex is spread over 40 acres. The entire complex has been built without any assistance from the government. The first phase, which involved the construction of three gigantic halls, was completed in just 155 days.”

In April, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam will host a “Made in Coimbatore” exhibition organised by the Lions Club of Coimbatore Gems. The city has pioneered many products – wet grinders, household appliances and domestic and irrigation pumps, to name a few.

“What is not made in Coimbatore?” asked N.S. Kumar, chairman, Yenyeskey Machine Tools, Coimbatore, who is striving to make the exhibition a success. “The people of Coimbatore themselves do not know the range of products made here. Wet grinders were first made here. Different types of textile machinery have their origins in Coimbatore.” If there was hype about Coimbatore being the second information technology hub in Tamil Nadu after Chennai, it is becoming a reality. After a delay of about 15 months, the first steps have been taken for the construction of TIDEL Park, Coimbatore (TPCL). It is a joint venture of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT), the TIDEL Park and the Software Technology Park of India (STPI). The success of the TIDEL Park in Chennai has encouraged its promoters to build a second TIDEL Park, in Coimbatore, which will be a massive plug-and-pay building complex for IT companies. It will have three basements, ground floor and four upper floors, a total built-up area of 1,61,500 sq m. Bids have been invited for building this sophisticated complex with civil and allied works at an estimated cost of Rs.140 crore. The complex will come up at ELCOT’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for IT at Vilankurichi.

Sourcing from hikrish and hindu

New Airlines in Chennai - Air Dravida - New Airlines/Flight Investment in Chennai

New Airlines in Chennai - Air Dravida - New Airlines/Flight Investment in Chennai

Air Dravida to be set up with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore would start three flights in Chennai-Chennai sector from July end, its Executive Director Ramachandran Iyer told newspersons here last night.

He said while Rs 40 crore of the initial investment would be infused by the company promoters, the remaining Rs 70 crore would be raised through debts and private equity routes.

The airliner, a division of Premier Tours and Travels (Chennai) Pvt Ltd, within two months of its operations would add two more flights to expand its service in South India.

It is going to be 50 seater Bombardier aircraft from Chennai to Chennai.

Sourcing from Economic Times

New Airlines in Chennai - Air Dravida - New Airlines/Flight Investment in Chennai

New Airlines in Chennai - Air Dravida - New Airlines/Flight Investment in Chennai

Air Dravida to be set up with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore would start three flights in Chennai-Chennai sector from July end, its Executive Director Ramachandran Iyer told newspersons here last night.

He said while Rs 40 crore of the initial investment would be infused by the company promoters, the remaining Rs 70 crore would be raised through debts and private equity routes.

The airliner, a division of Premier Tours and Travels (Chennai) Pvt Ltd, within two months of its operations would add two more flights to expand its service in South India.

It is going to be 50 seater Bombardier aircraft from Chennai to Chennai.

Sourcing from Economic Times

Chennai Tidel Park and Chennai IT Park

Looking back at the Tidel Park built in Chennai, we wanted to see at a glance what are the features currently existing in Chennai Tidel Park.
In future, hopefully much more than these would be available at Chennai IT Park.

About TIdel Park:


A workplace well connected to every part of the city, professional services, security, medical and recreational facilities, banking and more…

TIDEL Park offers a plug and play environment that allows businesses to thrive in an industry where some things must be taken for granted - a failsafe physical infrastructure, highly qualified manpower, amenities and facilities – right in the heart of Chennai city.


Tidel Park at a glance


0) Inaugurated on July 4, 2000
1) Build up area : 1.28 million Sq.ft. - State-of-the-art facilities
2) Located in the heart of the City on the six-lane express way
3) India's single largest IT Park.
4) Ample parking space
5) An ISO 9001 / 14001 Company
6) Connectivity - High speed data / voice communication backbone by multiple service providers
7) Recreation facilities
8) 100% back up for power & communication facilities
9) IBMS facility connected to all key utilities.
10) Video Conferencing facility
11) World's 3rd largest TES systems for ACMV
12) 24 x 7 service to occupants.
13) Most of the space occupied by multinational companies.
14) More than 12,000 software professionals employed in the Park
15) Well equipped Auditorium / Conference Halls for the use of occupants and other trade organisations.
16) Premises & Facility management by multinational Agency.
17) Facilitation / Consultancy Services for new JVs in IT infrastructure projects.

Chennai Tidel Park and Chennai IT Park

Looking back at the Tidel Park built in Chennai, we wanted to see at a glance what are the features currently existing in Chennai Tidel Park.
In future, hopefully much more than these would be available at Chennai IT Park.

About TIdel Park:


A workplace well connected to every part of the city, professional services, security, medical and recreational facilities, banking and more…

TIDEL Park offers a plug and play environment that allows businesses to thrive in an industry where some things must be taken for granted - a failsafe physical infrastructure, highly qualified manpower, amenities and facilities – right in the heart of Chennai city.


Tidel Park at a glance


0) Inaugurated on July 4, 2000
1) Build up area : 1.28 million Sq.ft. - State-of-the-art facilities
2) Located in the heart of the City on the six-lane express way
3) India's single largest IT Park.
4) Ample parking space
5) An ISO 9001 / 14001 Company
6) Connectivity - High speed data / voice communication backbone by multiple service providers
7) Recreation facilities
8) 100% back up for power & communication facilities
9) IBMS facility connected to all key utilities.
10) Video Conferencing facility
11) World's 3rd largest TES systems for ACMV
12) 24 x 7 service to occupants.
13) Most of the space occupied by multinational companies.
14) More than 12,000 software professionals employed in the Park
15) Well equipped Auditorium / Conference Halls for the use of occupants and other trade organisations.
16) Premises & Facility management by multinational Agency.
17) Facilitation / Consultancy Services for new JVs in IT infrastructure projects.

Chennai Spinners Associaion say NO to Cotton waste export

The Chennai Spinners Association has called for halting export of cotton waste as it had an adverse impact on the industry resulting in closure of units.

After changes in the technology, cotton wastes gained value-addition. Many subsidiary units with two and three open spinning frames with investment in the order of Rs. 1 crore in small scale industry emerged employing a large work force.

He said that at present, owing to a scarcity of short staple fibres, open end spinners across the country were behind cotton waste generated in spinning mills.

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Chennai Spinners Associaion say NO to Cotton waste export

The Chennai Spinners Association has called for halting export of cotton waste as it had an adverse impact on the industry resulting in closure of units.

After changes in the technology, cotton wastes gained value-addition. Many subsidiary units with two and three open spinning frames with investment in the order of Rs. 1 crore in small scale industry emerged employing a large work force.

He said that at present, owing to a scarcity of short staple fibres, open end spinners across the country were behind cotton waste generated in spinning mills.

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