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Business TCS Renews 1.5 Million Sq Ft Chennai Lease Worth ₹1,420 Crore Over 10 Years
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed its lease for nearly 1.5 million sq ft of office space at Chennai One IT SEZ in Thoraipakkam, committing an estimated ₹1,420 crore in rentals over 10 years, according to property analytics platform Propstack. The lease, effective November 1, 2025, covers 14.66 lakh sq ft across multiple towers in Blocks A and B, owned by IG3 Infra Ltd. The deal underscores TCS's long-term commitment to Chennai, one of its largest delivery and talent hubs for global IT services exports.
Commodities Chennai Company Slashes India's Popcorn Maize Imports, Doubles Domestic Output
Gourmet Popcornica Pvt. Ltd., a Chennai-based company, has slashed India's popcorn maize imports from 70% to 15% of demand over a decade. Domestic production more than doubled to 85,000 tonnes, grown by 17,500 farmers across nine states on 36,000 acres. The company employs 800 workers and is mechanizing cultivation to cut costs.
Business IndiQube Expands Chennai Footprint with 1.5 Lakh Sq Ft Office Lease in Perungudi
IndiQube Spaces Ltd has signed a 15-year lease for 151,462 sq ft of office space in Chennai's Perungudi locality at a monthly rent of ₹64 per sq ft, with total rental commitment estimated at ₹235 crore. The move underscores rising demand for flexible office solutions from enterprises and startups in Chennai's OMR corridor.
Commodities Gold Rates Dip Across India on June 11: Check City-Wise Prices
Gold prices in India declined on June 11, 2026, with 22-carat gold dropping by ₹295-300 per gram and 24-carat by ₹309-315 per gram across major cities. The rates for 8 grams also fell substantially. The data, courtesy of bankbazaar.com, shows uniform declines from Mumbai to Kolkata.
Trade India–Oman CEPA Boosts Seafood Exports from Chennai
India's first chilled fish consignment to Oman under the India–Oman CEPA was dispatched from Chennai on June 1, 2026. The agreement eliminates import duties on marine products, enhancing India's competitive edge in the Gulf region.