Avinashi-based S P Apparels, a leading fully integrated garment exporter, today started its new garment making facility with 1,000 sewing machines.
The new unit has been set up at a capital cost of Rs 38 crore, which alone can bring in an additional Rs 200 crore of business, company managing director P Sundararajan claimed.
Talking to visiting journalists, Sundararajan said the facility would help the company, which has recorded 25 per cent growth rate last year, in consolidating its operations in-house and increase capacity by 50 per cent.
On expansion, he said the company is investing Rs 300 crore, including spinning Rs 145 crore, knitting Rs 22 crore, windmill Rs 52 crore, dyeing and processing Rs 38 crore and retailing Rs 25 crore, over a period of three years, he said.
The company, which has recently acquired major share in Crocodile brand garments, will open 30 exclusive brand outlets across the country, Sundararajan said.
Source: Chennai Online
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Kingfisher Airlines launches from coimbatore !!!
Kingfisher Airlines launches 58 new daily flights on 15 routes
Indian airline operator Kingfisher Airlines has said that they are now launching as many as 58 new daily flights.
These are being launched on 15 routes and with these; they are connecting nine cities around the country.
The company has launched these flights connecting the cities including Varanasi, Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Jammu and Hyderabad.
Kingfisher Airlines Chairman and CEO Vijay Mallya spoke on this expansion: “The simultaneous launch of 58 new flights in one go represents a quantum jump in the number of daily services offered by Kingfisher airlines and marks yet another milestone in the scorching pace that Kingfisher Airlines has set for itself to capture market share.”
With this, the company is operating 130 flights connecting 23 destinations in the domestic market
Source Techwhack
Indian airline operator Kingfisher Airlines has said that they are now launching as many as 58 new daily flights.
These are being launched on 15 routes and with these; they are connecting nine cities around the country.
The company has launched these flights connecting the cities including Varanasi, Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Jammu and Hyderabad.
Kingfisher Airlines Chairman and CEO Vijay Mallya spoke on this expansion: “The simultaneous launch of 58 new flights in one go represents a quantum jump in the number of daily services offered by Kingfisher airlines and marks yet another milestone in the scorching pace that Kingfisher Airlines has set for itself to capture market share.”
With this, the company is operating 130 flights connecting 23 destinations in the domestic market
Source Techwhack
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Flights from Coimbatore Airport
| Indian Airlines | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| IC 657 Delhi - Kozhikode (Daily) (via Mumbai, Coimbatore) | 10.30 | 11.10 |
| IC 658 Kozhikode - Delhi (Daily) (via Coimbatore, Mumbai) | 13.30 | 14.10 |
| IC 975 International Chennai - Sharjah (Mon, Wed, Fri) (Via Coimbatore, Kochi) | 15.15 | 16.00 |
| IC 976 International Sharjah - Chennai (Tue, Thu, Sat) (Via Kochi, Coimbatore) | 04.05 | 04.45 |
Nilgiri Mountain Rail suspended
Services of the 'heritage' Nilgiris Mountain Train have been suspended till November 30 from Mettupalayam to Coonoor following landslides on the track.
However, the train would run between Udhagamandalam and Coonoor as the track on the route has not been affected by the landslips, despite good amount of rainfall on the section.
More than 25 minor landslides have occurred between the Coonoor-Mettupalayam sector, resulting in boulders and tree branches falling on the track, leading to suspension of the services, they said.
Though restoration work is progressing well, it would take at least 10 days to clear the debris and also set right the track, the sources said.
The train, which recently received 'Heritage' status and running between Mettupalayam, about 40 kms from here and Udhagamandalam, is a major tourist attraction. However, minor landslips being experienced for the last two months, have disappointed the tourists.
Meanwhile, restoration work on the Kallar-Barliar route, which witnessed heavy landslips, have been carried out on a war footing, with the help of earthmovers and other necessary equipment.
Source: The Hindu
However, the train would run between Udhagamandalam and Coonoor as the track on the route has not been affected by the landslips, despite good amount of rainfall on the section.
More than 25 minor landslides have occurred between the Coonoor-Mettupalayam sector, resulting in boulders and tree branches falling on the track, leading to suspension of the services, they said.
Though restoration work is progressing well, it would take at least 10 days to clear the debris and also set right the track, the sources said.
The train, which recently received 'Heritage' status and running between Mettupalayam, about 40 kms from here and Udhagamandalam, is a major tourist attraction. However, minor landslips being experienced for the last two months, have disappointed the tourists.
Meanwhile, restoration work on the Kallar-Barliar route, which witnessed heavy landslips, have been carried out on a war footing, with the help of earthmovers and other necessary equipment.
Source: The Hindu
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tenders soon for developing IT parks
Agreement signed with TIDEL park, says ELCOT official
parks planned at Ilandaikulam, and Vadapalanji in Madurai
At Vadapalanji, 36 acres earmarked for housing for workers
Coimbatore park likely to be ready in 12-14 months
The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited will shortly float tenders for the development of information technology parks in Tier-II cities such as Madurai, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Hosur and Salem, according to ELCOT Managing Director C. Umashankar.
"We have signed an MOU [memorandum of understanding] with TIDEL Park, Chennai, for Coimbatore," Mr. Umashankar told an interactive session organised here by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as a prelude to a three-day conference to be held in Madurai, from December 1 to 3, on the economic development of southern districts.
In Madurai, IT parks had been proposed in two areas — Ilandaikulam and Vadapalanji. While 50 acres had been earmarked for the first site, 257 acres had been allocated for the second. At Vadapalanji, 36 acres had been earmarked for housing for the workforce. Each of the parks in these cities would have one million square feet, he said.
IT Secretary C. Chandramouli said the Coimbatore park, to be developed through a public-private partnership, was expected to be ready in 12-14 months.
Dr. Chandramouli said efforts were being made to developing soft skills. The curriculum and the training of the faculty of schools and colleges were being improved.
He called for more software exports from the State to countries other than the United States and the United Kingdom.
Source: The Hindu
parks planned at Ilandaikulam, and Vadapalanji in Madurai
At Vadapalanji, 36 acres earmarked for housing for workers
Coimbatore park likely to be ready in 12-14 months
The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited will shortly float tenders for the development of information technology parks in Tier-II cities such as Madurai, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Hosur and Salem, according to ELCOT Managing Director C. Umashankar.
"We have signed an MOU [memorandum of understanding] with TIDEL Park, Chennai, for Coimbatore," Mr. Umashankar told an interactive session organised here by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as a prelude to a three-day conference to be held in Madurai, from December 1 to 3, on the economic development of southern districts.
In Madurai, IT parks had been proposed in two areas — Ilandaikulam and Vadapalanji. While 50 acres had been earmarked for the first site, 257 acres had been allocated for the second. At Vadapalanji, 36 acres had been earmarked for housing for the workforce. Each of the parks in these cities would have one million square feet, he said.
IT Secretary C. Chandramouli said the Coimbatore park, to be developed through a public-private partnership, was expected to be ready in 12-14 months.
Dr. Chandramouli said efforts were being made to developing soft skills. The curriculum and the training of the faculty of schools and colleges were being improved.
He called for more software exports from the State to countries other than the United States and the United Kingdom.
Source: The Hindu
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Home - Property Investment in Coimbatore
DREAM CITY
Is the development well-planned and designed?
Is the money put into individual buildings too gives a holistic view?
Has any effort been made to create awareness among public?
BUILDING A home is not just a brick and mortar job. It has lots of room for creative, innovative and yet effective use of resources, writes M. Soundariya Preetha.
At a juncture when Coimbatore is looked upon as a goose laying golden eggs and when almost every one dreams of property investment in the city - it is also time to ponder if the city's development is being well-planned and designed and if every penny put into individual buildings too is giving holistically the best returns.
The construction sector involves a team, including planners, designers, builders, electricians and plumbers, for completion.
Hence, hasty or not well-discussed and planned moves can escalate costs, compromise on quality and lead to wastages - from planning a house to the entire city.
The Coimbatore Chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects, with about 50 members, has given its suggestions to the district administration for the city's development.
In cities such as Singapore, local people use the metro rail while the visitors use the road so that they get a feel of the place.
This reduces the congestion on the roads. An architect team is also involved in city planning.
Whatever be the projected growth of population or development, a well-planned city will ensure that the quality of life is not affected.
"Collective involvement of stakeholders is needed in planning a city," says M. Bhuvanasundar, its chairman Coimbatore can also think of similar steps with rail connectivity, road network and proper parking facilities (multi-storeyed garage).
Apart from submitting its suggestions for the city's development, the chapter is also considering steps to create more awareness among public on its activities and works of its members.
In the earlier days, architects used to organise exhibitions of their creations, he points out.
This created more awareness among public and architects were involved in designing cities too.
He says that while most of the large-scale projects and promoters involve architects now, the awareness among individuals who go in for smaller projects, say a house of 1,000 sq ft, needs to be improved.
Mr. Bhuvanasundar adds that buildings designed by qualified personnel gives aesthetics and also ensure effective use of space and resources even in things such as placing of doors.
"It should suit the place, time and functionality." Sometimes when there is no proper planning, people end up spending more.
He suggests that while a building plan is submitted for approval, the Government should insist on involvement of all professionals such as engineers, architects, etc.
Awareness is needed among public that a building involves a team and that all should be involved in promoting it, he adds.
Source: The Hindu
Is the development well-planned and designed?
Is the money put into individual buildings too gives a holistic view?
Has any effort been made to create awareness among public?
BUILDING A home is not just a brick and mortar job. It has lots of room for creative, innovative and yet effective use of resources, writes M. Soundariya Preetha.
At a juncture when Coimbatore is looked upon as a goose laying golden eggs and when almost every one dreams of property investment in the city - it is also time to ponder if the city's development is being well-planned and designed and if every penny put into individual buildings too is giving holistically the best returns.
The construction sector involves a team, including planners, designers, builders, electricians and plumbers, for completion.
Hence, hasty or not well-discussed and planned moves can escalate costs, compromise on quality and lead to wastages - from planning a house to the entire city.
The Coimbatore Chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects, with about 50 members, has given its suggestions to the district administration for the city's development.
In cities such as Singapore, local people use the metro rail while the visitors use the road so that they get a feel of the place.
This reduces the congestion on the roads. An architect team is also involved in city planning.
Whatever be the projected growth of population or development, a well-planned city will ensure that the quality of life is not affected.
"Collective involvement of stakeholders is needed in planning a city," says M. Bhuvanasundar, its chairman Coimbatore can also think of similar steps with rail connectivity, road network and proper parking facilities (multi-storeyed garage).
Apart from submitting its suggestions for the city's development, the chapter is also considering steps to create more awareness among public on its activities and works of its members.
In the earlier days, architects used to organise exhibitions of their creations, he points out.
This created more awareness among public and architects were involved in designing cities too.
He says that while most of the large-scale projects and promoters involve architects now, the awareness among individuals who go in for smaller projects, say a house of 1,000 sq ft, needs to be improved.
Mr. Bhuvanasundar adds that buildings designed by qualified personnel gives aesthetics and also ensure effective use of space and resources even in things such as placing of doors.
"It should suit the place, time and functionality." Sometimes when there is no proper planning, people end up spending more.
He suggests that while a building plan is submitted for approval, the Government should insist on involvement of all professionals such as engineers, architects, etc.
Awareness is needed among public that a building involves a team and that all should be involved in promoting it, he adds.
Source: The Hindu
Coimbatore Textile machinery expo in January
Fair Design India and Germany-based IMAG will organise a textile machinery exhibition, Texmac India 2007, from January 17 to 20 in New Delhi.
According to L. Shyam Sunder, Business Head of Fair Design India, the international fair will coincide with the two-day Asian Textile Conference, organised by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. Exhibitors are expected from Italy, Germany, Taiwan, Turkey, Korea, China, Japan and Belgium.
The Deputy Managing Director of IMAG, Nikolaus Wollmann, told presspersons here on Monday that the exhibition would have more than 100 companies participating from over ten countries. Delegations from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka had confirmed visit to the expo.
Spinning, weaving, processing, garment manufacturing machines and accessories, software related to textiles sector, testing and recycling equipment and transport and handling machinery would be displayed. "It is a specialised fair for India and its neighbouring countries."
Mr. Wollmann said the fair (www.texmacfairs.com) was supported by the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers' Association, the American Textile Machinery Association, the British Textile Machinery Association, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and the Belgian Textile Machinery Association.
Mr. Shyam Sunder added that business enquiries to be generated at the fair were expected to be not less than Rs. 60,000 crores to Rs. 70,000 crores since the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme was ending in March 2007 and the industry envisaged investment of Rs. 1.5 lakh crores in the sector by 2012.
The official travel agency for the event was Orbit Tours and Trade Fairs (0422-2303573, 2304207, 2304208).
K. Selvaraju, Secretary of the Southern India Mills' Association, said the Asian Textile Conference would have five business sessions covering subjects such as growth through value-addition, technology developments, international trade and capacity building. For details, log on to: www.atexcon.com
Source: The Hindu
According to L. Shyam Sunder, Business Head of Fair Design India, the international fair will coincide with the two-day Asian Textile Conference, organised by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. Exhibitors are expected from Italy, Germany, Taiwan, Turkey, Korea, China, Japan and Belgium.
The Deputy Managing Director of IMAG, Nikolaus Wollmann, told presspersons here on Monday that the exhibition would have more than 100 companies participating from over ten countries. Delegations from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka had confirmed visit to the expo.
Spinning, weaving, processing, garment manufacturing machines and accessories, software related to textiles sector, testing and recycling equipment and transport and handling machinery would be displayed. "It is a specialised fair for India and its neighbouring countries."
Mr. Wollmann said the fair (www.texmacfairs.com) was supported by the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers' Association, the American Textile Machinery Association, the British Textile Machinery Association, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and the Belgian Textile Machinery Association.
Mr. Shyam Sunder added that business enquiries to be generated at the fair were expected to be not less than Rs. 60,000 crores to Rs. 70,000 crores since the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme was ending in March 2007 and the industry envisaged investment of Rs. 1.5 lakh crores in the sector by 2012.
The official travel agency for the event was Orbit Tours and Trade Fairs (0422-2303573, 2304207, 2304208).
K. Selvaraju, Secretary of the Southern India Mills' Association, said the Asian Textile Conference would have five business sessions covering subjects such as growth through value-addition, technology developments, international trade and capacity building. For details, log on to: www.atexcon.com
Source: The Hindu
Landslips on Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam section
Traffic on the Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam section has been disrupted, following heavy landslips on a six km stretch between Kall in the landslips, an unconfirmed report said a lorry cleaner was killed, when the vehicle overturned at one of the hairpin bends, under the impact of landslip, police said.
Meanwhile, traffic has been diverted through Kothagiri, as the district administration expressed fears over a 30km-section of the ghat road being washed away by the rain.
Landslips have been reported in six places between Kallar in Coimbatore district and Barliar in the Nilgiris district, they said.
Senior district and police officials have rushed to the spot and to carry out rescue operations.
The Nilgiris Mountain Rail, the heritage train from Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam has already been suspended due to landslips on the track for the last one week.
Source: The Hindu
Meanwhile, traffic has been diverted through Kothagiri, as the district administration expressed fears over a 30km-section of the ghat road being washed away by the rain.
Landslips have been reported in six places between Kallar in Coimbatore district and Barliar in the Nilgiris district, they said.
Senior district and police officials have rushed to the spot and to carry out rescue operations.
The Nilgiris Mountain Rail, the heritage train from Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam has already been suspended due to landslips on the track for the last one week.
Source: The Hindu
Monday, November 13, 2006
Experimenting with Indian sweets
Cooking is an art and the students of the department of Catering Science and Hotel Management of SNR Sons College will certainly vouch for that. Chopping the tender flesh of the date fruit into little pieces, stirring huge cauldrons of boiling sugar syrup and mixing ghee and oil, all in a single flourish, they believe that innovation is an important aspect of the science of catering.
Just as an artist experiments with new ideas, remixing the shades on his palette, a chef too adds his or own touch to the dish, said R.Singaravelavan, Head of the Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, SNR Sons College.
The students were trying out various combinations of ingredients at a workshop on Indian Sweets organised by the college recently. Indian cuisine had a lot of sweets, many of which were not very common in South India.
Indian cuisine was also very much in demand in Western countries and it was one that gave vast scope for experimentation and innovation.
A workshop exclusively on sweets would give students an exposure to the sheer variety of sweets in traditional Indian cuisine and it would also give them an opportunity to specialise in them, Mr.Singaravelavan added. The four-day workshop, conducted by K.Chinnathampi, former chef at the ITC Park Sheraton, Chennai, included preparation of sweets including the techniques of packaging and pricing.
Source: The Hindu
Just as an artist experiments with new ideas, remixing the shades on his palette, a chef too adds his or own touch to the dish, said R.Singaravelavan, Head of the Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, SNR Sons College.
The students were trying out various combinations of ingredients at a workshop on Indian Sweets organised by the college recently. Indian cuisine had a lot of sweets, many of which were not very common in South India.
Indian cuisine was also very much in demand in Western countries and it was one that gave vast scope for experimentation and innovation.
A workshop exclusively on sweets would give students an exposure to the sheer variety of sweets in traditional Indian cuisine and it would also give them an opportunity to specialise in them, Mr.Singaravelavan added. The four-day workshop, conducted by K.Chinnathampi, former chef at the ITC Park Sheraton, Chennai, included preparation of sweets including the techniques of packaging and pricing.
Source: The Hindu
Coimbatore Chamber plea to Railway Ministry
The local chapter of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the Railway Ministry to include the Coimbatore-Dindigul gauge conversion project in the 2007-08 Railway budget.
Quoting reports in a section of the press, chamber president D Balasundaram, in a letter to Minister of State for Railways R Velu, expressed disappointment over omission of this project in the list of projects to be taken up by Southern Railway for 2007-08.
The project must have been left out by oversight since it was included in the 2006-07 budget, he said.
Source: Chennai Online
Quoting reports in a section of the press, chamber president D Balasundaram, in a letter to Minister of State for Railways R Velu, expressed disappointment over omission of this project in the list of projects to be taken up by Southern Railway for 2007-08.
The project must have been left out by oversight since it was included in the 2006-07 budget, he said.
Source: Chennai Online
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