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Indian States Seek Extra Power as Nighttime Supply Tightens

By Uniquetimesorg October 6, 2026 0

Several Indian states are seeking additional electricity allocations from the federal government to prevent power outages as nighttime supply tightens. Weak hydropower generation and maintenance shutdowns at some power plants have reduced available electricity. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi Continue Reading

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Indian Oil to Invest $256 Million in Kochi–Thoothukudi Gas Pipeline

By Uniquetimesorg September 21, 2026 0

Indian Oil Corporation will invest ₹24.49 billion ($255.6 million) to build and operate a natural gas pipeline connecting Kochi in Kerala with Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, the company said on Monday. The 424.65-km pipeline will pass through Kochi, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi. It will have a total capacity of 6.84 million standard cubic metres per day […]Continue Reading

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Starbucks to Set Up Global Tech Centre in Chennai

By Uniquetimesorg September 21, 2026 0

US coffee chain Starbucks plans to establish a global capability centre (GCC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and hire around 800 technology professionals, according to the Tamil Nadu state government. The investment amount has not been disclosed. The centre will support Starbucks’ global operations, with the company citing Chennai’s skilled workforce, lower employee attrition and Continue Reading

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Ultraviolette Plans $82 Million EV Plant in Tamil Nadu

By Uniquetimesorg September 10, 2026 0

Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive plans to invest 7.79 billion rupees ($81.93 million) in a new manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, as demand for electric two-wheelers grows. The facility will initially have an annual production capacity of 250,000 vehicles, with plans to expand it to 500,000 units as demand increases. It will support […]Continue Reading

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Tamil Nadu Drops ₹274-Billion Chennai Second Airport Plan

By Uniquetimesorg August 24, 2026 0

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced that the state will drop plans to build a second airport at Parandur near Chennai, a project estimated to cost ₹274 billion ($2.86 billion). The proposal had received civil aviation clearance but faced strong opposition from farmers over its impact on agricultural land. The government is now […]Continue Reading

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Tamil Nadu Signs $1.58 Billion Investment Deals

By Uniquetimesorg August 13, 2026 0

Tamil Nadu has signed agreements worth ₹150.5 billion ($1.58 billion) for 16 new projects backed by overseas investors, including France’s Saint-Gobain and U.S.-based Super Micro Computer. The deals are part of a broader investment drive by the state, which signed a total of 97 agreements worth ₹674.52 billion across multiple sectors. The projects are expected […]Continue Reading

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Chennai Petroleum Plans 33% Refinery Capacity Expansion to 280,000 Barrels Per Day

By Uniquetimesorg August 3, 2026 0

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL), a state-run Indian oil company, has announced plans to expand its refining capacity by nearly one-third to 280,000 barrels per day. The company revealed the expansion strategy in its 2025-26 annual report, aiming to strengthen its position in India’s growing energy sector. CPCL currently operates the 210,000 barrels-per-day Manali Continue Reading

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SAIL, Krakatau Steel to Build $350M Indonesia Plant

By Uniquetimesorg July 29, 2026 0

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Indonesia’s Krakatau Steel are planning to invest up to $350 million in a new stainless steel slab manufacturing plant in Indonesia. The proposed facility will have an annual production capacity of 500,000 metric tons and is expected to become operational within the next three to four years. The […]Continue Reading

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Tata’s Apple Component Plant Faces Indian Health Investigation Amid Farmer Outcry

By Uniquetimesorg June 19, 2026 0

An Indian state health authority has launched an investigation into Tata Electronics’ iPhone component factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, following serious complaints from local farmers regarding wastewater contamination. The probe, which opens a new front in an escalating environmental dispute, was triggered after agricultural runoff reportedly caused a “severe Continue Reading

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Tata Electronics Faces Pollution Allegations at Apple iPhone Components Plant in Tamil Nadu

By Uniquetimesorg June 13, 2026 0

India’s Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has accused Tata Electronics of contaminating groundwater near its iPhone components factory in Hosur, alleging that wastewater discharged from the facility affected nearby agricultural land and open wells. The regulator issued a warning notice on May 25, stating that repeated inspections between December 2025 and May 2026 found Continue Reading