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T20 WC: Feel Like My Confidence Is At A Great Place, Enjoy Being Out There, Says Brevis
T20 World Cup: On the eve of the South Africa versus UAE clash in the Mens T20 World Cup 2026, the Proteas consultant coach Albie Morkel had brushed aside concerns over Dewald Breviss form, after he posted scores of 6, 23, and 31. Morkel would call him an X-factor player who would break your heart at times, but he will also win you games. He would also say, The best way is to let him be that guy. On Wednesday, with no scoreboard pressure around, Brevis freed his arms to entertain a strong crowd of 14,400 fans by making 36 off 25 balls, his highest score in this World Cup. After South Africa won by six wickets to sign off from Group D as an unbeaten side, Brevis, playing his first T20 World Cup, dismissed suggestions of him being under pressure due to the low scores. Not at all. Every ball I hit and every moment I've been out there, I feel like my confidence is at a great place and I enjoy being out there. That's how I always want to play, to be myself, to enjoy the game, to watch the ball. It's just being myself, and then the best things happen. It's being consistent in that. Performance is not always guaranteed. We all go through ups and downs, so it's just helpful to be positive and to keep backing your way of playing, he said in the mixed zone at the conclusion of the game. He also highlighted a towering 87-metre pull over midwicket, which left the crowd gasping in delight, as his favourite of two sixes, despite the short ball often causing his downfall. The pull shot I really enjoyed. I love it when it's short. South Africas Super Eights opponents are already confirmed. They face defending champions India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, a fixture expected to draw a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While South Africas bowlers have adjusted well to conditions there, thanks to them playing three Group D fixtures, India remains the favourite to win the clash. It's great. The boys and everyone, we're in a very great place. We're growing as a team, and it's very exciting to see where this team is on the way to. I enjoy every moment of playing, and everyone is doing great performances. It was an interesting wicket, actually, but it was fun, and I enjoyed it. I'm glad I could contribute to the team, and it was really fun, he said. Asked what South Africa need to do to upstage India on Sunday, Brevis had a crisp reply. As South Africa, we just keep playing like how we're playing. That's all I need to say. The challenge of facing Varun Chakaravarthy looms large, and Brevis didnt give a sneak peek into his game plan. He's a spin bowler, so I play him like a spinner -- watch the ball and react to it. Brevis made his T20I debut in Durban in August 2023, but took his time to be the mainstay he is right now in the Proteas set-up. Definitely, I've grown as the player that I've become. It's totally Dewald's journey, so I really enjoy it, and it's been an amazing one. I know how it feels to have ups and downs as well, but that's all part of it, and that's how you figure out who you are as a player and who you are as a person. So I really enjoyed every moment of it, he said. He was long compared with being the next batting sensation after his mentor, the great AB de Villiers, but said he never took the pressure of it. No, it's always been a very big privilege for me to be compared with AB, but it's never been any pressure for me. I've never felt a drop of pressure. It's always been an honour, and I really enjoy being here. Brevis also admitted that wickets in IPL, where he plays for Chennai Super Kings, were better than the ones offered for this World Cup. Like IPL, I feel the wickets are a bit flatter and even better to be honest. But the wickets and everything are still great. It's lovely to be here with the fans and everyone. They really create an amazing atmosphere. So we really love playing here. I love playing here. He was long compared with being the next batting sensation after his mentor, the great AB de Villiers, but said he never took the pressure of it. No, it's always been a very big privilege for me to be compared with AB, but it's never been any pressure for me. I've never felt a drop of pressure. It's always been an honour, and I really enjoy being here. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But it's still going to be a very new game, like new conditions and everything's going to be new. So it's going to be a fresh start for both teams, and we can just be the best that we can be on the day and look after the small things and enjoy the moments in the game. Article Source: IANS
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T20 WC: UAE Spinner Parashar Feels Side Must Find Ways To Counter Elite Pace After SA Loss
T20 World Cup: UAE off-spinner Dhruv Parashar said his side will find ways to fare better against elite pace bowling after they were undone by a relentless South African fast attack, leading to their six-wicket defeat in the final Group D clash of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. On a tricky pitch caused by dampness from overnight rains, and floodlights turned on, Corbin Bosch used the damp conditions well to pick 3-12, while Anrich Nortje took 2-28. Left-arm spinner George Linde kept things tight with 1-17 as the UAEs innings lost momentum after a brisk start. Though Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 45, he lacked support from the other end as South Africas bowling attack maintained a good grip on the match. Despite dropping four catches, the Proteas ensured the UAE never recovered from early setbacks and kept them to 122/6. That is definitely one thing. We have played in the Asia Cup and tri-series a couple of months ago. I would say personally, the whole team played against Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and other Afghan pacers. But I think in his team, not a single bowler is below 140-145. In New Zealand, there is a medium pacer named Jimmy Neesham. You can target anyone who is not comfortable with the pace. But in his team, all 4 fast bowlers were around 145. So it was new for us. We have played South Africa for the first time in a long time. So I think it was new and we are not used to it. But now we know that this is going to happen. So we need to find a way to prepare for this, he said to reporters in the mixed zone at the conclusion of the game. Parashar also pointed to the pitch behaving unexpectedly under overcast skies. I think today was a fresh wicket, and the conditions were overcast. There was little moisture and dampness as the sun didn't come out before and during the match. Normally, it would dry out and flatten during the second innings, but it didn't happen. That's why it was a little two-paced, he said. Parashar, a predominant Power-play bowler, said handing him the new ball, where he conceded only one run in the opening over, was a decision driven purely by matchups. I have been bowling in this phase for the past 1-2 years. I am accustomed to that role. Here, they had 2 lefties. The opener (Quinton de Kock) was a lefty, then (Aiden) Markram was a righty, and the number three (Ryan Rickelton) was also a lefty. So I started because of the matchup. Otherwise, I bowled a lot in the Power-play. But because the lefty was opening, I opened the bowling, he said. Despite the defeat, Parashar was keen to see the broader arc of the UAE's tournament, pointing to a marked improvement in the side's batting across their World Cup campaign as evidence that the group is heading in the right direction. After playing against such big teams, we will go to play against the associate nations (for the 2027 ODI World Cup qualification). We have an ODI tournament in two weeks. After that, there is another T20 tournament. So obviously, there will be a lot of confidence in facing the associate nations because we have played the best of the best - spinners, pacers, and our bowlers have also put in efforts against the best batters. So everyone will have a lot of confidence. Personally, I was very happy that our batting was collapsing before the preparation. But in this tournament, except for today, we had three matches with good teams and showed good fight with batting. We were getting a good total of 170-180, and the chase was also good (against Canada). So there has been growth, and hopefully, this is the start, as there will be more growth in the future, he said. For Parashar personally, playing in the T20 World Cup carried significance beyond the results. Playing a World Cup on Indian soil, especially after being included for the mega event despite being left out for the preceding series against Ireland, fulfilled a dream that took root for him as a young boy watching India lift the ODI World Cup trophy in 2011. Definitely, it is a dream. I started playing cricket after watching the 2011 World Cup, when India defeated Sri Lanka in the final. That was the first moment. After that, my interest in cricket increased. Now to play the World Cup in India at my age, first of all, I am very grateful to UAE cricket and the management for backing me. I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey. Hopefully, this is the start, and I will be able to play in many more World Cups, he said. His father's relatives, based nearby in India, made the trip to see him in action on the ground, with Parashar admitting he only spotted his parents unexpectedly during the matches. All my family members came. My cousins in India from my dad's side, who is a Punjabi and lives nearby. My mom and dad also came to see. I didn't know before, as I just happened to see them. Asked about his personal takeaways from the tournament, Parashar explained, Learning-wise, I think definitely, I had learning in every match, and I try to see it. In this tournament, for sure and skill-wise, there is a difference in skill. But I think more is on tactics and how to play against every team and every batter. Everyone's strength is different, and how to focus more on that based on it - like how to plan - I learnt that more. Parashar also stressed that every member of the UAE side plays the game full-time. No, everyone in our team plays full-time cricket unless I'm missing someone. But everyone is a full-time player, and we play domestic cricket as well. We play full-time cricket in the UAE. Asked about his personal takeaways from the tournament, Parashar explained, Learning-wise, I think definitely, I had learning in every match, and I try to see it. In this tournament, for sure and skill-wise, there is a difference in skill. But I think more is on tactics and how to play against every team and every batter. Everyone's strength is different, and how to focus more on that based on it - like how to plan - I learnt that more. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In our practice session, we play football and foot volley. So, I personally look forward to it, and I think everyone does, as it's a lot of fun. We were in Chennai before the first match, so we used to play games, and dumb charades happened. Sometimes we play cards as a team. I mean, there is a good atmosphere in the team, and everyone is close to each other. So, it's good, he said. Article Source: IANS
Satrac inaugurates its trailer and truck body manufacturing plant near Chennai; invests 250 crore
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Tamil Nadu bets on welfare, industrial growth ahead of polls
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Big Bash League in India? Cricket Australia eyes historic BBL match at Chennais Chepauk
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T20 World Cup: Glenn Phillips becomes New Zealand's joint second-highest six-hitter in T20Is
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Thangam Thennarasu avoids populist announcements in Interim Budget, flags fiscal strain
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T20 WC: Mother Doesnt Know Who To Support India Or South Africa, Says Albie Morkel
T20 World Cup: When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time. At her home in Pretoria, Mariana will be torn in supporting either South Africa, the country which Albie Morkel represented as a player in one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is and is now their consultant coach for the ongoing Mens T20 World Cup or India, where her younger son Morne Morkel, who played for the Proteas in 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is, serves as their bowling coach. When asked in the pre-match press conference ahead of their Group D clash against the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium if hes exchanged coaching notes with Morne, Albie said, No, we don't talk to each other. I think my mother, she's more worried than us. She doesn't know who to support, India or South Africa. With South Africa already through to Super Eights, Morkel declared that the real tournament will begin now, insisting that the Proteas' passage through the group stage was merely the first box to be ticked on what he expects to be a demanding road to winning the title. I think the World Cup really starts now, even though we had a tough group. Now you face India, possibly Australia or Zimbabwe and the West Indies in our group. So it's really tough. It's going to be all good games. Yes, there will be more pressure on those games because as you move later towards the playoffs. But I feel we've got a very experienced group of bowlers and batting is better so guys that have been exposed to that whether it's an IPL or other leagues or in international cricket is a little bit different. But guys that can handle that pressure - they actually will thrive in those circumstances where there's a bit more pressure on the games - so not too worried, he added. The former seam-bowling all-rounder was also careful in not being carried away and thinking that this is the time for the Proteas to go one step further after runners-up finish in 2024. I don't like to make statements about it. I think we were in a very tough group. That game against Afghanistan still gives me nightmares and it could have gone anyway. So now I guess the first box is ticked - getting through to the next stage. To me, the World Cup starts now. Every game will be a tough game, and luckily we'll be in Ahmedabad again where we sort of are used to the conditions now - so, let's see. Morkel, who was brought into the Proteas setup specifically for this tournament as a consultant coach, had previously been Namibias assistant coach and was even the power-hitting coach for Bangladesh. He described his time so far in the South Africa set-up as a mix of everything. It's been an interesting term, a specialist consultant. I had to figure it out myself a little bit. But I guess it's anything it takes to help the team do well in the World Cup. So do a bit of both, batting, and fielding, mostly focus around the bowling for now and do some work with the lower order batters, around their swing and stuff like that, he said. As a player, Morkel excelled in dealing with pressure situations. But now with him on the other side of the rope, he spoke thoughtfully about his coaching philosophy which has a lot of influence from how Stephen Fleming has coached Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. Morkel played for CSK from 2008 to 2013 and won two titles with the franchise. Initially when I started my coaching career, you still coach as a player. If you want to make a difference, but you can't be on the field and you have to accept that fact and work out ways because players are under pressure anyway. If you as a coach want to make a difference in their games all the time, that doesn't help anyway. So it's sort of finding that middle ground where you try to help, but you're also not, as a coach, put pressure on players as they know what they're doing. If it's real technical things, then you can work at it, but not during tournament. Initially when I started my coaching career, you still coach as a player. If you want to make a difference, but you can't be on the field and you have to accept that fact and work out ways because players are under pressure anyway. If you as a coach want to make a difference in their games all the time, that doesn't help anyway. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He's one of the only coaches, or maybe the only coach in the world who's been at a franchise for 17 years. That's unheard of and it must mean he does something right. I'll certainly learn a lot from him, yes, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Rs 6045 Crore for North Chennai in State Budget
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be positive 24 Innovation Design continues its winning streak at BIG BANG AWARDS 2025. The agency won the Best Design Agency of the Year and Best Healthcare Agency of the Year recognitions at a grand awards ceremony held in Bangalore on 7th February. Chennais be positive 24 Crowned Best Design Agency & Best Healthcare Agency at BIG BANG AWARDS 2025 be positive 24 bagged a whopping 6 Gold, 7 Silver and 3 Bronze awards for its work on brands like VBJ Jewellery, GRAVA Business Park, ASSANA Colorectal Clinic, TURAKHIA Opticians, THE WORLD RESIDENCES, NSL Luxe Developers and ARTEMIS Luxury Kitchens amongst others. Organised by the Advertising Club Bangalore, this is the 41st edition of the BIG BANG AWARDS with over 650 entries from about 150 agencies and production houses. Speaking on the win, Abhishek D Shah, founder and managing director, be positive 24 commented This is our 20th year of operations and we have begun the year with a BIG BANG. We won 62 national and international awards in 2025, and 2026 has already delivered 16 metals in just 5 weeks. These consistent victories feel doubly good, because the juries have validated campaigns that have also performed extremely well in the real markets. This inspires us to further raise the bar of innovation and creative disruption within the team. About be positive 24 Innovation Design The agency offers strategy and management consulting, branding and marketing services, and film and photography production. Its clientele includes Vummudi Bangaru Jewellery, Assana Colorectal Clinic, Taj Brand Residences, Siemens Gamesa, DRA Developers, My Home Group among other clients. With over 40 global clients, be positive 24 has so far won more than 175 national and international awards and is widely recognised for its cutting-edge strategy and creative excellence. Its recent campaign for Assana Colorectal & Gut Clinic earned international acclaim, hailed by marketing and healthcare experts as a master class in branding. www.bepositive24.com .
T20 WC: 'Still Hungry To Give My Best...', Says Rashid After Afghanistan's Early Exit
T20 World Cup: After Afghanistan endured an early exit from the T20 world Cup 2026, skipper Rashid Khan extended his gratitude for all the support he and his team received, saying he is still hungry to give his best whenever he steps onto the field. After their 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in their campaign opener in Group D, followed by an agonising super over loss to South Africa, the 2024 semifinalists stayed in contention for the Super Eight stage with a five-wicket win over UAE in New Delhi on Monday. But, with New Zealand beating Canada on Tuesday, it meant the Asian side suffered an early exit from the tournament. Thank you to everyone who has supported and believed in me through the ups and downs. Your love means everything. Still learning, still enjoying the game, and still hungry to give my best every time I step on the field, Rashid shared on X. The Group of Death was bound to have at least one full-member team eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. It turned out to be the 2024 World Cup semi-finalists Afghanistan. Defeat to New Zealand and the close super over loss to South Africa meant that the Afghans' fate was no longer in their hands. Afghanistan will be looking for a consolation win to wrap up their campaign on a positive note when they take on Canada in their last fixture on Thursday at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Group of Death was bound to have at least one full-member team eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. It turned out to be the 2024 World Cup semi-finalists Afghanistan. Defeat to New Zealand and the close super over loss to South Africa meant that the Afghans' fate was no longer in their hands. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Not only did they beat New Zealand at the last T20 World Cup, as has been mentioned, but their victory over Australia set up their epic run to the semifinal, which they eventually lost to South Africa. Article Source: IANS
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Indias first-ever Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026, held on 13th & 14th February 2026 in Chennai and dedicated exclusively to vertical transportation professionals, brought together leading experts who strongly emphasised the urgent need for uniform codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance across the country. The two-day landmark event was organised by ISEEVENTUS Pvt Ltd , Indias leading Elevator and Escalator exhibition organisation, and witnessed extensive technical discussions on emerging technologies, safety innovations, and best practices for the elevator and escalator ecosystem. The gala event concluded with announcement and felicitation of the winners of National Industry Quiz 2026. Dignitaries at E&E Symposium & Industry Quiz 2026 Held in Chennai The Symposium was inaugurated by Mr. V. Ramakrishnan, Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government of Tamil Nadu, and was graced by the presence of distinguished industry leaders including Mr. R. Balakrishnan, Vice President and Head MEP Design, L&T Construction; Mr U Viswanathan, KONE Elevator India Pvt Ltd, Mr. Suraj Thodimarath, President, EECMAI and President, Asia Pacific, Wittur Group; Mr. Ravishanker Thandavan, FOCUS (VP), REVROY Pvt Ltd. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. V. Ramakrishnan appreciated the initiative and stressed the need for greater awareness of safety standards and strict adherence to the respective state Lift Acts across the country. He underlined that consistent implementation and compliance remain vital to improving public safety in vertical transportation. Mr. R. Balakrishnan said such symposiums should be organised regularly across the nation to ensure the adoption of best manufacturing and engineering practices. He added that strengthening quality and safety in the industry will significantly contribute towards Indias long-term vision of becoming a developed nation. Highlighting the motivation behind the initiative, Mr. TAK Mathews , Principal Consultant, TAK Consulting and organiser of the Symposium, said, Tamil Nadu has one of the highest concentrations of elevator manufacturing companies in the country, and the enthusiasm of the industry here encouraged us to choose Chennai as the maiden city for this symposium. I am delighted to witness professionals coming together to exchange knowledge, innovations, and insights, while staying updated on evolving technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements . Winners of National Industry Quiz (Who Will Be MAHAGURU?) Announced Running parallel to the symposium, the grand finale of the ISEE Elevator Industry Quiz 2026 conducted over the past two monthswas held at the conclusion of the event. The winners were announced and felicitated in the presence of eminent industry leaders and delegates. The winners of the National Industry Quiz Who Will Be MAHAGURU? are: Mahaguru: Mr. Akshay Mahadik and Mr. Vaibhav Baravkar (Schindler India) Prize Money: Rs. 5 lakh. 1st Runner-Up: Mr. V. Sreekanth (Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd.) Prize Money: Rs. 3 lakh. 2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Boopathi and Mr. Ramkumar Seeralan (Fujitec India) Prize Money: Rs. 1 lakh. All finalists and semi-finalists were also awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 each in recognition of their outstanding performance. The pioneering initiative aimed to create a high-impact knowledge-sharing platform focused on the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry today ranging from safety and compliance to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. The structure and flow of the sessions were carefully designed to address the most pressing challenges faced by the elevator and component manufacturing industry today. Ultimately, the objective of this collective learning is to elevate industry-wide standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The sessions were designed to strengthen technical knowledge, improve operational efficiency, and enhance future readiness across the elevator and escalator industry. The two-day Symposium was supported by leading industry partners including Fermator, Fujitec, Johnson Lifts & Escalators, KONE, Mitsubishi Elevator India, OTIS India, Schindler India, TAK Consulting and Tectronics Techworld. www.isee-expo.com .
Tamil Nadu Agri Budget | State has arrested decline in cultivable land: M.R.K. Panneerselvam
He presents Interim Agriculture Budget with an outlay of 47,248 crore
T20 WC: Sohaib Has Been A Revelation In Middle-order, Says UAE Head Coach Rajput
United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates (UAE) head coach Lalchand Rajput heaped praise on Sohaib Khan for being a standout middle-order batter ahead of their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group D game against South Africa, adding that he just has to go higher now in his cricketing career. Though UAE are out of the race to Super Eights, Sohaib has emerged as a big positive for the side in the competition. With back to back fifties against Canada and Afghanistan, Sohaib has become the first UAE batter to achieve this feat in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. His nine sixes are also the most maximums hit by a UAE player in a single T20 World Cup edition. Due to this, UAE have the fourth best run rate (12.3) in overs 17-20, with Sohaib having an astonishing strike-rate of 197. He is a player who has been a revelation in the middle-order. He just came into the team with his performances in the local cricket games and we saw him there and called him for the national camp. There we played matches among ourselves, so he showed a lot of positive interest and he really battled well and he got an opportunity to play in the World Cup and he's never looked back. Before this, we took him to the Emerging (Men's Asia) Cup, where he got a 60-odd runs against India and I think he is really strong and he plays realistic cricket, to be very honest, he backs his skill and the way he is battling I think is fantastic to get back-to-back 50s, and in one game, he really won it for us, and almost we could have won the game yesterday as well. So it's a good platform for him to showcase his talent. I am sure that he just has to go higher now. He can't go down now and I am sure he knows that and that's a good thing for UAE cricket as we have got a batter who can bat in the middle order, said Rajput while replying to a query from IANS in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. South Africa sealed their Super Eight place with three wins from three games in Group D and arrive for the game against the UAE with nothing to lose. Rajput, who was Indian teams manager when they won 2007 Mens T20 World Cup in South Africa, said the UAE had already shown enough over the course of the tournament to take real encouragement for future matches. Overall if you look at the UAE, I think our journey has been good so far. In the first game, we never did well as a bowling unit but I think we battled well. But the last two games, we really proved that we are a better team than what was expected after the first game. The UAE were hammered by 10 wickets by New Zealand in their tournament opener in Chennai before rallying to beat Canada by five wickets in New Delhi and then pushing Afghanistan before going down by five wickets. If you look at the associate countries, I think they don't play much. They don't get too much time to play any of the best teams in the world, and I think this was a big opportunity for them, and they have to come out of that shell as well. Once you start winning games, I think that confidence level goes up, and they even start playing much better. So this World Cup has shown the players have confidence and self-belief that they can do it and we are just hoping that it goes on well. If you look at the associate countries, I think they don't play much. They don't get too much time to play any of the best teams in the world, and I think this was a big opportunity for them, and they have to come out of that shell as well. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yes, I was with Zimbabwe for five years, and they got a great upset by beating Australia. Today, if they beat Ireland, I think Australia will be out, and it will be good for Zimbabwe cricket as well because last time they never played in the World Cup, and getting into the Super Eights will be a good platform for them to showcase that they are still a better team as compared to what is expected of them, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Anganwadi workers continue protest for 15th day in Chennai demanding regularisation
Anganwadi teachers note that they are severely overworked and have neither received a pay increase nor been regularised
Glottis Logistics Aligns Expansion with Budget's Infrastructure Push
Chennai-based Glottis Logistics is aligning its expansion strategy with the infrastructure-led thrust outlined in Union Budget 202627, betting that improved freight connectivity and customs modernisation will shape the next phase of Indias trade growth. Ramkumar Senthilvel, Promoter and Managing Director, Glottis Logistics With capital expenditure set at INR 12.2 lakh crore for FY27, the Centre has reinforced its commitment to multimodal logistics integration, port-linked industrial corridors and inland freight networks. For organised logistics operators, these investments are expected to gradually reduce structural costs and improve transit predictability key variables in an increasingly volatile global trade environment. Glottis, which provides end-to-end ocean, air and road freight services along with customs brokerage and warehousing solutions, handled over ~110,000 TEUs in FY25 and served nearly 1,900 clients across renewable energy, engineering, high-technology and commodity sectors. In FY25, the company reported a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.23x which signals strong balance sheet health enabling aggressive growth pursuits, and through its disciplined capital deployment and operational efficiency has delivered Return on Equity (ROE) of 57.4% and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 73.1%. Building on that base, Glottis has outlined capital expenditure of approximately INR 130 crore toward acquiring trailers and container assets. The objective is to increase owned capacity, reduce dependence on third-party equipment and strengthen execution control across trade corridors. Budget 202627 may not announce large short-term incentives, but it strengthens the backbone of trade through infrastructure and customs efficienc y, said Ramkumar Senthilvel, Promoter and Managing Director, Glottis Logistics . For logistics companies, predictability and execution will increasingly determine competitiveness. Aligning capital allocation with structural reforms is essential for sustainable growth . The governments emphasis on dedicated freight connectivity, coastal shipping and multimodal integration is expected to benefit asset-backed operators that can optimise routes and improve utilisation rates. Expansion of logistics infrastructure into Tier-II and Tier-III clusters may also support distributed manufacturing growth, potentially broadening cargo flows beyond traditional metropolitan gateways. Alongside physical infrastructure, customs digitisation measures including electronic cargo sealing, expanded non-intrusive inspection systems and extended duty deferment for Authorised Economic Operators aim to shorten clearance timelines and ease working capital pressures for exporters and intermediaries. Industry executives note that time compression in border processes can be as significant as freight cost reductions, particularly as global supply chains adjust to geopolitical shifts and sourcing diversification. Glottis has continued to expand its footprint across industrial corridors, including the launch of a new Ahmedabad branch in January 2026 to align with western port-led growth zones. The company has been delivering steady performance, supported by diversification across transport modes and strong regional trade linkages. While global trade volumes remain uneven due to inventory corrections and demand shifts, infrastructure-led reforms are expected to strengthen Indias long-term export competitiveness. For logistics operators, the transition signals a shift from incentive-driven growth to efficiency-led scale. Infrastructure investment may not generate immediate stimulus-driven gains. But over time, it reshapes cost structures, execution reliability and global positioning. For Glottis Logistics, the strategy is clear: invest in assets, maintain balance-sheet discipline and align expansion with a trade ecosystem increasingly defined by operational strength rather than incentives. About Glottis Logistics Glottis Logistics is a global freight forwarding and supply chain solutions provider, headquartered in Chennai, India. Founded in 2004, the company brings over two decades of expertise in delivering reliable and efficient logistics services across air, sea, and land transport. With a skilled and dedicated team, Glottis Logistics offers end-to-end logistics support, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, 3PL solutions, and multimodal transport. The companys integrated solutions are designed to simplify complex supply chain challenges and ensure secure, on-time deliveries for businesses of all sizes from local enterprises to global enterprises. Leveraging a strong pan-India network and global partnerships, Glottis Logistics combines operational precision with transparency and customer-focused service to drive performance and growth in domestic and international trade. www.glottislogistics.in .
Over 500 fans transformed the venue into a living, breathing multiverse, showcasing how Chennais fandom culture has evolved, placing the city on Indias pop culture map
Samra's record 110 in vain as Phillips and Ravindra put New Zealand in Super Eights
Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra hit contrasting unbeaten half-centuries to make short work of the 174-run target in the T20 World Cup match in Chennai
Fire in coach of New Delhi-Chennai express train; no casualty
A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning. Railway officials confirmed no casualties, stating the affected coach was detached immediately. The train is expected to resume its journey shortly without the damaged coach.
Tamil Nadu's outstanding debt is projected to reach Rs 10.71 lakh crore by March 2027, with the state planning to borrow Rs 1.79 lakh crore in the next fiscal year. Despite the rising debt, the debt-to-GSDP ratio is expected to decrease. The finance minister attributed deficit increases to central government policies.
Fire breaks out in SLR coach of New Delhi-Chennai train in Nagpur division
A fire broke out in the SLR coach of Train No. 12616 running from New Delhi to Chennai in the Nagpur division of Central Railway. Further details are awaited
Fire In Coach Of New Delhi-Chennai Express Train In Maharashtra, None Hurt
A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said.
Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister accused the Union government of deliberately creating a fiscal crisis through actions like withholding funds for centrally sponsored schemes and curtailing tax revenues. He detailed how the termination of GST compensation and unfair impositions led to significant revenue shortfalls and impacted the state's borrowing capacity.
T20 World Cup: At just 19, Yuvraj Samra announced himself on the biggest stage with a breathtaking 110 to power Canada to 173/4 against New Zealand here at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. Walking out for his very first T20 World Cup appearance, the teenager played with poise beyond his years, combining elegance with authority in a 58-ball century that rewrote record books. At 19 years and 141 days, he became the youngest batter to score a fifty in T20 World Cup history and went on to register the first hundred by a player from an Associate nation in the tournament. Moreover, his 110-run knock was the highest individual score for Associate teams in T20 World Cups. Reflecting on the milestone innings, Samra, speaking to the broadcasters after the first innings, said, Honestly, I manifested this moment ever since we qualified for the World Cup. Every single day, I dreamed about scoring a hundred on this stage. To do it here, in my first appearance, and as the youngest player in this World Cup - its truly a dream come true. Canadas innings began cautiously against the new-ball pair of Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy, but Samra quickly found his rhythm. He pierced gaps with precision and launched an 87-metre six to signal his intent, while captain Dilpreet Bajwa provided steady support. The duo stitched together a 116-run opening stand, the highest by an Associate team against a Full Member in T20 World Cup history, laying the platform for a formidable total. Samras hundred, studded with 11 fours and six sixes, also carried emotional weight. Named after Indian great Yuvraj Singh, he surpassed his idols highest T20 World Cup score in the process. It feels incredible. There are so many emotions right now, I cant really put them into words. Yuvraj Singh is someone Ive looked up to since I was a kid, so to even be mentioned in the same breath is special. I just wish my dad was here today watching me from back home - this ones for him, he noted. Samras hundred, studded with 11 fours and six sixes, also carried emotional weight. Named after Indian great Yuvraj Singh, he surpassed his idols highest T20 World Cup score in the process. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite late strikes from Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson, quick contributions from Harsh Thaker and Dilon Heyliger ensured Canada finished strongly, setting up a compelling contest under the Chennai lights. Article Source: IANS
Canada's Yuvraj Samra scripts T20 World Cup history, slams 58-ball ton against New Zealand
Yuvraj Samra of Canada achieved a historic feat by scoring a century against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai. His 58-ball knock made him the youngest player to score a hundred in the tournament's history. This remarkable innings highlighted Canada's growing presence in international cricket.
As Chennai-based childrens publishing house Tulika turned 30 earlier this month, its founder Radhika Menon talks about her journey bringing out over 3,000 books in nine languages, and counting
23-year-old man murdered on his birthday in Thirunindravur; two arrested
T20 WC: Santner Unwell, Jamieson Back As Canada Ask NZ To Bowl
T20 World Cup: Canada won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in their Group D match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. The Kiwis made two changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with regular skipper Mitchell Santner unwell and rested, and Lockie Ferguson having left the side for the birth of his first child. Winning the toss, Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa said, It looks like a good surface to start on, and later in the game there might be some assistance for the spinners. So its better to put runs on the board and defend a target. Weve had a couple of night games recently, so a day game is a nice change. I think it suits us, especially with our spinners - the conditions should help them later on. One change- Kaleem Sana is out due to injury, and Shivam Sharma comes in. Meanwhile, New Zealands stand-in captain Michael Bracewell said, Mitch (Santner) not feeling too great today, so hopefully hell be good to go in 24 hours. Firstly, were really excited for Lockie with the birth of his first baby thats special news and hell be back soon. In terms of the team, Kyle Jamieson comes in for him, so its a like-for-like replacement, which is good for us. Cole (McConchie) comes in for Santner as well, so again its a very similar role. Hell be excited to get the opportunity. It brings different challenges. A number of us have played quite a few games here in Chennai over the last few years, so we understand the conditions. Well assess the surface quickly and adapt as the game unfolds. Playing XIs: A number of us have played quite a few games here in Chennai over the last few years, so we understand the conditions. Well assess the surface quickly and adapt as the game unfolds. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (w), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Shivam Sharma, Ansh Patel Article Source: IANS
Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister presented an interim budget for 2026-27, focusing on continuity of government programs ahead of elections. Key allocations include significant funds for the School Education Department, museums, and welfare schemes like Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai. The budget also highlighted successes of the Chief Ministers Breakfast Scheme and Singara Chennai 2.0 projects.
