chennai facts
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An Introduction to
Chennai
&
Mahindra World City,
New Chennai
India’s most polluted and
unsafe city…
New Delhi
The city with the
highest traffic density
in India…
Bangalore
India’s most
expensive city…
Mumbai
The 2nd most industrialized city in India…
The 2nd largest recruiter in India…
The city with the 2nd longest beach in the world…
Chennai…What images does it bring to your mind?
Filter coffee? Silk Saris? Music Sabhas?
Come with us on a myth-exploding journey through Chennai
Myth # 1
Chennai is about filter coffee…
Today it’s also about
cappuccinos, mocha
cafes and mocktail
bars.
Idly-Sambar is on the
same menu as organic
food.
And Retail malls,
Entertainment Zones, and
the ECR all keep the city
rocking.
Besides Dublin, of course!
� Tamil is not compulsory in school
and college
� The largest number of English
medium schools in India are
located in Tamil Nadu.
� Kollywood’s super star Rajanikanth is a Maharashtrian
� Chennai is home to diverse Indian and international
communities.
Myth # 2
Chennai is about family businesses
Established business
houses rub shoulders
with new age
entrepreneurs.
And the Detroit of India now goes global.
“Let Tamil Nadu be a rival to Detroit in the future.”
PM Dr. Singh while announcing ARAI’s automobile testing
facility near Chennai.
� Capital of the third largest economy in India
� Third largest recipient of FDI in 2004
� 2nd largest Software Exporter
� 30% share of India’s Hardware exports
� 35% share of auto components
� 21% share of passenger cars
� 33% share of commercial vehicles production in India
� Sectors on a hiring trend includeIT, ITES , Telecom, Textiles &Garments, Hospitality, Healthcare
� Opportunities in support servicessuch as Education, Catering, Travel& Leisure, Transport & Logistics, …
� Compensation packages commensurate with best in theindustry
� Ford Motors , USA US$ 400 mn
� Hyundai Motors, South Korea US$ 850 mn
� St Gobain , France US$ 250 mn
� Nokia, Finland US$ 150 mn
� Xansa , UK US$ 47 mn
� Visteon , USA US$ 150 mn
� Mitsubishi, Japan US$ 50 mn
� ILGIN Auto parts US$ 10 mn
� Delphi, USA US$ 45 mn
2656 foreign companies have so far invested ~ US$ 6.80 billion in Chennai
Myth # 3
Chennai is just a town
World-class medical facilities at a fraction of Mumbai costs
Healthcare costs range between Rs 1250 to Rs 3000 for an A/C Room
International airport, 2 sea
ports and one of the finest
public transport systems in the
country – buses, suburban
trains, MRTS, call taxis
Five different boards of education
And no quotas systems too! � Students need not be domicilesof TN to gain admission
� Students eligible for admissionin Colleges with EC fromUniversity of Madras
� Reputed engineering andmedical colleges with scienceand arts colleges that are ratedamong the top ten in the country.
� Chennai has several residential
clusters
� Rentals range from Rs 8/- Rs 15/-
per sq ft (City) & start at Rs 4/- per
sq ft in the suburbs
� All residential clusters have access
to schools, healthcare services,
entertainment & recreation facilities
Chennai… An old city pulsing with new
energy - morning, noon and night.
But just a short drive away, is a brand new city …
Come, let’s explore…
A day in the life of a Mahindra World City
resident.
6.00 a.m.
Wake up to the
sound of chirping
birds.
� Over 300 acres of
residential infrastructure
� Sylvan County
The First Premium
Residential Enclave
� Offering a choice of
bungalows, apartments
and row houses
6.30 a.m.
Jog along the lake
breathing in fresh
clean air.
� A 1400-acres city
surrounded by
hills, forests and lakes
� And growing soon to
3000 + acres
8.00 a.m.
Drop child off at
school.
� School to be an integral part of the City
� To be promoted by the Mahindra Education
Trust
� will provide the finest standards in
education
9.00 a.m.
Prepare for a
video conference at
work.
� Top line telecom
facilities from 4
service providers
� Electricity substation
on site
� Abundant potable
water
11.00 a.m.
Receive client at
airport.
� Just 30 min from airport
� Located on NH 45
� Rail Station on site
1.30 p.m.
Lunch with wife in
the office next door.
� Home to some of the
best names in the
corporate world
� 4 Est. Employment over
50,000
6.30 p.m.
Pick up wife and kids atMall.
Food Court, Retail Outlets, Banks / ATMs
Apollo Medical Centre
� Doctor on call
� Pathology, Radiology,
Pharmacy
� Recovery Rooms
Ambulance services
10.00 p.m.
Take a walk
under a starlit
sky.
� 24 X 7 Security
� Private Sector
maintenance
� Emergency services
such as police station
& fire brigade close
at hand
Just another day in the City of Tomorrow… Today.
Thank You