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Jindal Stainless is identifying a site for its proposed Rs 40,000-crore stainless steel manufacturing facility. The company expects clarity on land acquisition within one or two quarters. This new plant will have a capacity of four million tonnes per annum. It will produce specialized steel grades for emerging critical sectors. The Maharashtra government will expedite necessary approvals and provide fiscal incentives.

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Bangladesh’s prefabricated steel industry faces a severe downturn driven by a sharp contraction in public infrastructure spending, sluggish private investment, and rising competition from duty-free imports, executives said.

Chennai faces drinking-water contamination concerns due to ageing pipelines and sewage mixing. Tamil Nadu's budget proposes a ₹3,108-crore ring-main pipeline network to strengthen distribution infrastructure and ensure safety.

Krishna river inflows of 464 cusecs provide a crucial buffer for Chennai's drinking-water reservoirs, which are currently at 44% capacity, easing supply strains during the dry spell.

A new AI-enabled WhatsApp chatbot at 93442 22100 provides emergency assistance, live-location sharing, women safety monitoring, and civic reporting services in Tamil and English.

Chennai's office vacancy fell to 9.9% by June 2026, with demand running 1.8 times incoming supply. Grade A rents stay competitive at 75 per sq ft, driven by strong GCC expansion.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited won the Commonwealth Sustainability Recognition in Glasgow for environmental and social initiatives during its 118.9-km Phase II expansion.

The NHAI has invited bids for a ₹121.6-crore road safety package to construct three vehicular underpasses on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway, aiming to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow within 18 months.

Chennai Metro's Phase II Corridor 5 features an unusual vertical rail over rail link at Adambakkam, utilizing a 56-metre curved steel girder 20 metres above ground to avoid land acquisition.